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| Niagara Falls Bridge Commission announces bridge toll increase
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OMCA
The Niagara Falls Bridge Commission (NFBC) has announced toll price changes effective May 1, 2016. NFBC says the increase is due an average exchange rate of $1.3732 for the period of January 2016 - March 2016. The rates have moved the 2-axle bus rate to $14.00 (US $10.25) and the 3-axle bus rate to $18.75 (US $ 13.75).
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OTE is just around the corner — April 24-27, 2016. OTE 2016 promises to offer excellent
education sessions and networking opportunities. Get the latest information on key industry
topics that affect your operations and discover new tools to improve your organization. OTE is
the place to expand your professional network and elevate your business.
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Mark your calendars, the OMCA Golf Tournament is scheduled for Tuesday August 16 at Legends on the Niagara in Niagara Falls, ON. Registration opens online on Monday May 2. More information on the tournament can be found on our website: http://www.omca.com/event/golf-tournament/
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Toronto Star
The TTC and Metrolinx will finally sit down to a historic joint board meeting at the end of the month — a practice the chair of the TTC says should be at least an annual event.
The two transit agencies will meet in the Metrolinx board office at Union Station. The agenda is still being decided. It will be posted before the meeting, which will be open to the public.
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Niagara This Week
A new feature for the Ontario Power Generation Winter Festival of Lights (WFOL) has shone extra bright for the annual seasonal illumination event.
WFOL was recognized earlier this month at the Digital Signage Expo APEX Awards in Las Vegas for its Spirit of Niagara Sound and Light Show on the Oakes Hotel. The show topped a field of 16 nominees and was awarded a gold designation in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation category.
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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!
For more information
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Toronto Sun
Ontario's transportation minister is cracking down on Metrolinx, ordering a sweeping review of the troubled transit agency.
The Toronto Sun has learned Steven Del Duca informed Metrolinx chairman Rob Prichard of the probe, writing that he wants to improve "oversight and accountability" of the agency.
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Bayshore Broadcasting
The City of Orillia will be putting in a bid for the 2018 Ontario Winter Games.
Council Committee also agreed to allow the City to notify the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport about their intentions to bid on the games in 2020.
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Experience the best visual art in the country at this top attraction in the heart of Canada’s capital. Upcoming special exhibitions include Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun and Picasso! For more information gallery.ca
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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Global News
The 2016 version of Ontario's month-long worst roads campaign kicks off for yet another round of voting.
"We want to know the worst road you have driven on in Ontario. Whether the issue is congestion, potholes, road signs, traffic lights or pedestrian and cycling safety, we want to hear from you," said Caroline Grech, Government Relations, CAA South Central Ontario.
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Daily Commercial News
The province officially announced on March 29 its plans to improve traffic flow on Highway 6 between Freelton and Guelph. The project, which adds a new five kilometre route that passes through the community of Morriston, will provide an improved connection to Highway 401 and the Hanlon Expressway in Guelph.
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Toronto Sun
People visiting Niagara Falls are stumped about a mysterious charge that keeps appearing on their bills.
As they sit in a lobby overlooking Fallsview Boulevard, there it is on their Starbucks bill, an extra amount on top of the already inflated price they paid for coffee in the tourist district. On a $14 bill is an extra $1.18 for something called a TIF. On other bills it's called a PF. Or DMP. Or a DMDF. Or DMF.
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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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Hotel News Now
Are there any new hotel brands not focused on millennials?
For decades hotel companies have used traditional demographics to develop brands, products and marketing messages. And lately it's been all about millennials, as evidenced by the number of new hotel brands targeting them such as Moxy, Vib, Glo and Tru — can Blä be far behind?
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Ontario is providing Aylmer with $3 million to make upgrades to Highway 3.
The Ministry of Transportation announced the project will include reconstruction of Talbot St. West from Myrtle St. to Holland Ave. on the town's Highway 3 connecting link.
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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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The Manitoulin Expositor
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) announced it has reached a tentative agreement with DeAngelo Brothers Services (DBi) to continue its road maintenance contract (which includes Manitoulin) until at least the fall of 2017, this following the November announcement that DBi would cease to hold the contract that was due to expire in 2023.
It was reported that, in 2014, DBi had been fined hundreds of thousands of dollars by the MTO for failing to meets its contractual obligations with the province.
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CTV News
The province recently announced millions of dollars in funding for a number of southern Ontario infrastructure projects — including $2.2 million for a bridge in Fergus.
The St. David Street bridge has been in need of refurbishment for years.
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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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