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.ASSOCIATION NEWS
2022 Renewal Checks: Note our new address
OMCA
With 2022 invoices now available to members in the online member portal, we would like to remind our members (and their accounting departments) that our mailing address has changed. Please update your records to ensure your payment is properly received.
OMCA’s New Address:
290 North Queen St, Suite 112
Toronto, ON M9C 5L2
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OMCA Co-Hosts Event on Ending Human Trafficking through Local Partnerships: April 19th, 10:00-2:00
OMCA
This training event is ideal for coach operators, safety managers, supervisors, and directors. A half-day summit hosted by the Ontario Office of the Attorney General, the TAT Canada Committee, the Ontario Motor Coach Association, and Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT). The event brings together key trucking, truck stop, bus, and energy industry stakeholders, with local, provincial, and federal law enforcement and government agencies to work together to close loopholes to traffickers. The training will feature a Human Trafficking 101 presentation by the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General, information on training resources for trucking, truck stop, bus (charter, transit and school), energy companies, a presentation by a survivor-leader/field trainer and a law enforcement panel. The law enforcement panel will delve deeper into trends officers are seeing locally, share case studies, discuss victim-centred approaches and offer recommendations for industry partners wanting to get involved. There will be time at the end of the meeting for Q&A and discussion. This is a closed meeting. If you would like to attend, please register now.
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Is your Tourism Reopening Profile up to date?
OMCA
The world seems to be reopening all around us and restrictions are changing regularly. OMCA Suppliers are reminded to revisit their Tourism Reopening Profile to ensure that tour operators have the necessary information to plan a group tour to your establishment. Reopening does not equal recovery – we must work together to rebuild the group travel industry one booking at a time! Log in to the Tourism Reopening Portal and update your profile today.
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Ontario Transportation Expo Registration Now Open
OMCA
For the first time since 2019, the Ontario Transportation Expo is finally happening. The conference will be held at the Delta Marriott Toronto Airport Hotel July 17th - 20th with the Trade Show across the street at the Toronto Congress Centre on July 19th. There have been many changes over these tumultuous years and now is the time to reintroduce yourself, reintroduce your services, and reintroduce your staff to the Ontario busing industry! Don’t miss your chance to be at the forefront of the revitalization of the passenger transportation industry. Registration is now open — more information at www.ote.ca!
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
'Open for tourism again': Canada eyes recovery as COVID-19 travel rules ease
Global News
With Canada further easing COVID-19 restrictions at its borders, travel experts are seeing a surge in demand for international trips, but summer bookings for Europe are modest amid concerns about the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Starting April 1, fully vaccinated travellers will not be required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test upon entering Canada. The federal government had already eliminated the pre-arrival PCR test requirement last month, allowing travellers to show a rapid antigen test instead.
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The Ottawa VIP Program offers tour operators $50 per room night at a qualifying hotel, when accompanied by a paid admission to an eligible attraction. There are no minimum room night requirements. Hotels and attractions must be paid by the tour operator and proof of payment is required for the funding. Travel must be completed by October 15, 2022.
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Ontario investing in national and international amateur sport events
Government of Ontario
The Ontario government is investing almost $1.5 million through its 2022-23 Sport Hosting Program – Intake I to support 15 national and five international amateur sport events in Ontario. These events will help boost local economies, increase tourism and help athletes train and develop their skills right here at home.
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After conservation efforts reintroduced Saskatchewan bison to their traditional lands in 2019, they helped archaeologists uncover 1,000-year-old petroglyphs and the tool used to carve them.
This historic find uncovers a new chapter in the story of the Northern Plains Indigenous People who have gathered on this land for over 6,000 years.
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Story of school bus driver shortages is not a new one
Toronto Star
Bus driver shortages have become increasingly common, not just in Grey and Bruce counties or in Ontario but across North America.
The original demographic of bus drivers was retired people and stay-at-home parents.
There are fewer stay-at-home parents than there once was. Retired people still figure large among drivers.
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Sudbury's tourism, entertainment sectors plan a 'return to normal'
Sudbury Star
Sudbury’s tourism and arts and entertainment sectors are poised for a comeback this summer after two difficult years of the COVID-19 pandemic. With many COVID-19 restrictions lifting across the province on March 21, including mask mandates and capacity limits, local festivals and arenas are stacking their lineups and attractions are preparing to throw open their doors to the public.
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Virtual reality for bus drivers rolls across Ontario to test skills
CBC News
Some Ontario school bus drivers and other emergency vehicle operators are putting their skills to the test using a high-tech simulator that puts aggressive drivers in their path and even has deer leap out into the road.
The virtual training tool takes drivers through all types of weather, into tunnels and tight corners. It also gets them close to other potential safety hazards.
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