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OMCA
OTE is just around the corner — April 24-27, 2016. It promises to offer excellent education sessions and networking opportunities.
The deadline to receive early registration rates and reserve hotel accommodation at the Ontario Transportation Expo (OTE) is today, April 1.
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| Attention Business Owners — Special 90-Minute Session on Transitioning is one More Reason for Bus Operators to Register for this Year's OTE
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A special 90-minute session on Monday's program at this year's OTE is one that business owners won't want to miss. John Hotson, a marketing strategist with over 35 years of experience working in large and small organizations and founding partner of the Business Transition Alliance, will lead a discussion to help bus operators maximize the value of their business.
As business owners begin the inevitable process of transitioning their business…. whether that means selling the business outright, handing it off to family members or perhaps just stepping back and providing a guiding hand….they ultimately have to come to terms with what truly drives the value of their business. Identifying the things that build value and making that transferable to the next generation of owners can be a challenging undertaking.
During this session, scheduled for Monday April 25th at from 2:45 pm to 4:15 pm, John will review what drives value and helps a company align its behaviours and activities inside the company with the expectations and value perceptions outside the company — thereby increasing the value of the business from a prospective buyer's point of view.
Attending this session will help business owners learn how value drivers are rooted in organizational routines that include the management and maintenance of key assets, building recurring revenue streams and effective resource deployment to maximize cash flow. As John puts it, "Its sounds simple, and it is. But simple does not always equal easy."
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Government of Ontario
Metrolinx has completed improvements at the Aberfoyle GO Bus park and ride lot that will make it easier for customers throughout Wellington County and Guelph to take public transit.
To accommodate service growth in the Guelph area, Metrolinx has completed $5.4 million of improvements at this site, including upgrades to the park and ride lot, bus platforms, bus loop, and bus shelters. The project also included expanding the on-site storage garage which now accommodates 20 buses and features a bus wash bay and an indoor fueling lane.
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YongeStreet
Metrolinx is moving ahead with plans for a new 14-bay bus terminal for Kipling Station to improve the integration of GO Bus, GO Train, Mississauga Transit and TTC services at the hub.
The proposed GO and Mississauga MiWay terminal would be to the west of the site at Dundas Street West and Kipling, separate from the existing TTC bus terminal.
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Owen Sound Transportation Company (OSTC) is one of Ontario’s largest ferry operators with a highly experienced and dedicated staff providing state-of-the-art passenger, vehicle and cargo transportation services to northern and southwestern Ontario waterways.
Explore the Chi-Cheemaun and Manitoulin Island!
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Government of Ontario
Metrolinx has completed improvements to the Square One Bus Terminal that will make it easier for customers to take GO Transit.
The upgraded terminal now features a new station building to better serve customers and meet growing demand. The building includes three GO service windows, accessible public washrooms and a climate-controlled waiting area.
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CBC News
The provincial government is planning a new five-kilometre bypass around the community of Morriston, south of Guelph, to improve traffic flow between Guelph and Freelton.
Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca said the project will see Highway 401 widened from six lanes to 10 and it will include high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. As well, three new interchanges will be created and the existing Highway 6 interchange with the 401 will be improved.
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Experience a full range of international masters and the best in Canadian art at National Gallery of Canada. This fall featuring Monet: A Bridge to Modernity on view until 15 February 2016. Guided tours and activities available. A highlight of your visit to Ottawa. Contact Helene for more information at 613.990.1938.
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Tourism Sarnia-Lambton has moved to a new location in the Ontario Travel Information Centre
at the foot of the Blue Water Bridge in Sarnia/Point Edward. We invite tour operators to join us for a complimentary welcome reception with refreshments.
Contact Beverley to reserve your group at 1-800-265-0316.
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Montreal Gazette
Perhaps the most striking thing about the STM's newest bus-repair garage is that it doesn’t smell like one.
The iconic smell of diesel fumes that permeates most mechanics' garages is notably absent from the Stinson centre despite hundreds of buses driving through it all day.
That's because the air is recirculated once every 15 minutes, with fresh air pumped in from the outdoors. It's one of many innovations in the Société de transport de Montréal's Stinson Garage, on Stinson St. at the corner of Montpellier Blvd. near Highway 40 in St-Laurent.
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Travel Industry Today
Participating hotels in Toronto and Mississauga are adding an extra charge at check-out time; a fee that goes toward promoting the two cities as tourism destinations. The charge has been met with criticism for guests not being advised of the fee and not being told that it is technically voluntary.
The Greater Toronto Hotel Association (GTHA) has been administering a Destination Marketing Programme (since 2010) collecting fees for Tourism Toronto. In 2014 it reported collecting $17.5 million for the City of Toronto.
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Globe and Mail
With the federal government offering new money for transit, funding that is weighted towards big cities, this was one of the best weeks for Toronto residents in years. But a cloud hung over the celebrations, amid warnings that softening ridership figures could put a whole slate of ambitious plans at risk unless political pressure is maintained.
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Tourism Sarnia-Lambton invites tour operators to join us for a
complimentary welcome reception with refreshments at our new location.
Contact Beverley at 1-800-265-0316. MORE
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Blockbuster musicals and award-winning productions from around the world come to four Mirvish theatres in the heart of downtown Toronto. MORE
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Canadian Occupational Safety
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have confirmed that 2015 marked the third consecutive year that driver distraction exceeded all other categories as the cause of road deaths.
"If you are texting, talking on your cellphone or preoccupied with other activities while behind the wheel, you are not driving safely," said J.V.N. Hawkes, OPP commissioner.
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Niagara Falls Review
Dave Stuart is no longer the general manager of Niagara Falls Transit as part of a city decision to restructure the department.
Trent Dark, the city's director of human resources, said "Dave no longer is employed with the city as a result of that change," said Dark.
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Come see all that Casino Rama Resort has to offer. Whether you are coming for the day, need a place to stop for lunch or would like to stay overnight we can create a group package that will work for you. Contact our Sales & Charter Bus Team today at 1-888-817-7262.
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The Royal Canadian Mint offers Tour Operators the opportunity to bring a truly authentic
Canadian cultural experience to groups of all sizes throughout the year. Our tours provide
your group with the opportunity to experience the fascinating process of coin production from
both a technical and artistic point of view.
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Mississauga.com
After being roundly criticized by Mississauga's mayor, councillors and residents, Metrolinx appears ready to fix problems created by the construction of a bus station built right next to dozens of homes.
Less than 24 hours after a public scorning by city council — which charged that Metrolinx had completely ignored the impact on residents' quality of life — Metrolinx chair Robert Prichard visited the station near Highway 403 and Erin Mills Parkway.
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Financial Post
Finance Minister Bill Morneau recently said it may take more time for the country's economy to reap the benefits from a weaker Canadian dollar as domestic manufacturers adjust to its impact.
"Positive effects of the lower dollar may take longer to materialize, especially as our manufacturing sector adjusts after a longer period where the dollar was strong," Morneau said in a speech at an event sponsored by the Canadian Association of New York.
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To Landis Valley Village, the Largest Living History Pennsylvania Dutch Village in the country!
History comes alive with costumed interpretation in historic buildings and demonstrating craftsmen in a village that expands from 1700s to 1900s. Many tours offered including horse-drawn wagon rides, meals and Teas.
Find out more about Lancaster County
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Are you looking to promote your business? The OMCA Report is delivered to the inboxes of motor coach enthusiasts across Ontario!
To find out how to feature your company in the OMCA Report, contact Joseph Gonzales today at 289-695-5420.
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Hotel News Now
Independent hotels and millennials just may be a match made in heaven, thanks to the popularity of authentic, local experiences among today's travellers.
And while unique experiences aren't reserved for millennials alone, independent hoteliers are noticing that this valuable cohort is more and more tuned in to experiential travel, so they're offering specialized marketing in the form of themed promotions and other content designed to attract them.
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