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OMCA
For 26 years the Professional Instructor in Driver Education (P.R.I.D.E) Program has provided a one-of-a-kind program that teaches fleet driver instructors how to train new and seasoned drivers through the use of non-lecture adult education principles and techniques. For many years, the registration fee for this program sustained minimal increases, or was not changed at all year-over-year. However, as with many things in day-to-day living, costs for this program have increased and it is necessary at this time for the P.R.I.D.E. Program to align with expenses, improvements and new innovations such as the P.R.I.D.E. Recertification Program. Effective for registrations with the July 10-15, 2016 program and going forward, the registration fee will be $2,595 + HST per person. Click here to access the registration form. For more information, view our P.R.I.D.E. Program brochure or contact info@osba.on.ca or 416.695.9965 Ext. 6.
OMCA
Party with a Purpose is an exciting new initiative, presented by the OMCA Development Fund Committee, to further raise funds for tourism student scholarships. On the Tuesday evening dine-around, make plans to complete your evening from 8:30pm to midnight at Doc Magilligan's Restaurant & Irish Pub in the Best Western Cairn Croft Hotel. Dance to a live band and enjoy networking with your friends and colleagues.
Advance tickets are $40.00 per delegate, all inclusive (2 standard drinks per person, light munchies and entertainment). Tickets may be purchased through the registration site or by contacting OMCA at info@omca.com or 416-229-6622. Attendees must be registered delegates for the 2016 OMCA Marketplace. Shuttle transportation will be provided for the return to the Hilton Hotel & Suites Niagara Falls/Fallsview. We hope to see you all there!
OMCA
All OMCA members are invited and encouraged to make a donation to the Silent Auction. Donation ideas include but are not limited to individual gift items, hotel stays, basket arrangements, shopping trips, vacation packages. Group donations are also very welcome — get together with your local DMO or other tourism partners and showcase your city and business!
This is a wonderful opportunity to get your name out there and to help give back to the industry. All proceeds from the Silent Auction go towards the OMCA Development Fund, supporting research, education, training and skill development for individuals and organizations connected to the tourism and motor coach industry.
Click here to fill out a donation form or visit our website for more information on how you can make a difference today.
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Toronto Star
Metrolinx officials say the province is still negotiating with the developer of a new business park and regional bus terminal at Union Station that was announced about 18 months ago.
Quebec's Ivanhoé Cambridge plans to build two office towers and an elevated green space near Union Station.
The development will incorporate a bus depot on what is now a parking lot south of the rail tracks on Bay St.
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CBC News
A northwestern Ontario lobby group says it wants changes in how inter-community bus service in the region is funded.
Common Voice Northwest has submitted a proposal to the province for a new system it says would offer better service to more areas.
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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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Toronto Star
The $3.4 billion included in last month's federal budget for transit infrastructure will begin rolling out to municipalities this year, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced as he expanded on his government's plan to invest the money.
The prime minister didn't specify how much individual communities would receive, but he did say Ontario in particular could expect to receive about half the money — $1.5 billion.
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CBC News
Local sport tourism officials are contemplating making a bid to bring the 2021 Canada Summer Games to Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Guelph.
"The support so far has been very positive," said Sherry Doiron, manager of sport tourism at the Regional Sport Tourism Office, which services the four cities.
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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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Government of Ontario
Ontario is providing $20 million in 2016-17 to municipalities across the province through the Connecting Links program to make roads and bridges safer, create economic growth, and create or sustain jobs.
Premier Kathleen Wynne announced this funding in Barrie with Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca.
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Breaking Travel News
Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation has appointed leading travel and tourism representation firm Hills Balfour to spearhead and manage its trade relations, consumer marketing and PR strategy in the U.K. and Ireland, following a competitive pitch.
Hills Balfour will be responsible for promoting Ontario's diversity, cities, activities and culture to further increase awareness of the destination within the U.K. and Ireland; boosting leisure tourism.
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McCoy Bus Service
• 1995 Prevost H3-45 Series 60 (12.7 lt), Allison B500 56 Passenger
• 1994 Prevost H3-45 Series 60 (12.7 lt), Allison B500 56 Passenger
• 2011 Ford E450 Starcraft 25 Passenger Mini Bus
• 2009 International FE Commercial 40 Passenger Shuttle Bus
• 2009 International HC Defender Platinum 28 Passenger Midsize Bus with Lavatory
For details, see the attached PDF or contact Shawn Geary at McCoy Bus Service: Shawn@gomccoy.com 613-532-2290.
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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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Financial Post
AECOM, a premier, fully integrated global infrastructure firm, recently announced that it has been selected to provide technical advisory services on the Hurontario Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Mississauga and Brampton, Canada, and the Hamilton LRT project in Hamilton, Canada, for Metrolinx, an agency of the Government of Ontario.
The seven-year contract has a $100 million aggregate maximum value.
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Ottawa Business Journal
Some of Ottawa's most buzzworthy tourism companies and hottest festivals are among the nominees at the 2016 Ottawa Tourism Awards later this month. The awards, which are co-ordinated by Ottawa Tourism to celebrate outstanding organizations and events in Ottawa and the surrounding region, will be handed out at the Ottawa Marriott.
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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 in Ottawa offers the opportunity to bring a truly and authentic Canadian cultural experience to groups of all sizes throughout the year. Our tours are offered in both English and French and provide your group the opportunity to experience the fascinating process of coin production.
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InsideToronto.com
Low ridership numbers could compel Metrolinx to end a joint fare integration program between the TTC and GO Transit.
The program was originally announced as an incentive for TTC Metropass holders to make use of speedier GO train service by paying a discounted rate for travel at the regional transit service's Danforth, Exhibition and Union stations.
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CBC News
CBC News has learned Transport Canada does not routinely warn the public about all railway crossings that appear in its database of the country's 500 "highest risk" crossings.
CBC has obtained a list from 2014 generated by special software designed to predict potential accident "hot spots" — information not often shared with the public or local communities.
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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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Ottawa Sun
Ontario's transportation minister wants "fiscally sustainable" deals between Metrolinx and municipalities using Presto smart cards.
But a spokesperson for Steven Del Duca also said the minister is not considering severing the Presto requirement from agreements that send provincial gas tax money to Presto partners, including the City of Ottawa.
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Canada Newswire
Crumbling pavement, bumper-to-bumper traffic and poorly timed stop lights are just some of the reasons to nominate a street in the annual CAA Worst Roads Campaign.
"While winter in many parts of the province was not as harsh as other years, road and infrastructure maintenance continues to be an important issue for Ontarians," said Caroline Grech, Government Relations, CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO).
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Toronto Star
Durham Region politicians and cyclists say the province needs to lay a little more asphalt in the name of safe cycling around its $1.2 billion Highway 407 East expansion.
Queen's Park talks a good line about encouraging cycling in Ontario, but it isn't spending the money to put bike lanes on the side of roads approaching the bridges and interchanges on the new highway.
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