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Don't miss Tuesday's session on how bus operators can help end human trafficking
OMCA
This free training event, happening this Tuesday from 10am-2pm, 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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Marketplace Registration Opens May 10th
OMCA
The time has finally come for us to put on our best business-casual attire, meet in the awesome city of Niagara Falls, and get back to business! On November 13-16, be part of the resurgence of the group travel industry. Many faces have changed over the past three years — reintroduce yourself at OMCA 2022 and be part of an industry-wide reunion! Registration opens May 10th — go to https://www.omca.com/events/2022-omca-marketplace/ for more details.
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Have you renewed your membership?
OMCA
2022 membership renewal invoices were sent on March 21st. If you haven’t seen yours, contact info@omca.com.
Not a member? What are waiting for! Now is the time to get involved and be at the forefront of group travel’s comeback. The connections and support that an OMCA membership offers will enhance your quality of business. Find out more at https://www.omca.com/join-omca/.
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
Great Northern Ontario Roadshow aims to bring boost to Gravenhurst's tourism sector
CTV News
On Saturday, a northern-based science centre brought a travelling show to cottage country as part of its effort to boost the struggling tourism sector.
The Great Northern Ontario Road Show is spearheaded by Science North, which is based in Sudbury. It's a travelling event that works with local vendors and business leaders in communities throughout northern Ontario, providing them with an opportunity to connect with clientele.
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Ontario moving ahead with twinning highway 11/17 between Thunder Bay and Nipigon
Government of Ontario
The Ontario government has awarded a contract to widen Highway 11/17 from two to four lanes between Thunder Bay and Nipigon. The project, which also includes building two new bridges over Pearl River, will improve road safety, reduce travel times and create hundreds of good-paying jobs in the North.
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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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Tourism industry in central Ontario gets boosts from feds
CTV News
Summer is just around the corner, and after two years of COVID-19 restrictions and limited international tourists, tourism operators in parts of Ontario are getting some help.
On Wednesday, the federal government announced an investment of $68.5 million through the Tourism Relief Fund for operators across southern Ontario.
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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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Stratford area businesses part of $68.5M tourism recovery effort
The Stratford Beacon Herald
Stratford-area tourism businesses hammered by losses during the pandemic will have access to a $5-million pool of recovery funds next week, the federal government has announced. The cash infusion is a modest chunk of the $65.8 million the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario is sending to Indigenous Tourism Ontario and 11 regional tourism organizations in the province.
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Discover Canada’s majestic and diverse natural world at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa. Experience world-class galleries featuring giant dinosaurs, iconic Canadian mammals, dazzling gems and minerals, live insects, Pacific tide pool creatures, a whale skeleton, and more! A special exhibition of live owls is included with admission.
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Cruise ship visits expected to put wind in Sault tourism's sails
Northern Ontario Business
The cruise ship season can’t come soon enough for travellers looking to explore everything the Great Lakes has to offer.
As the weather begins to improve, the Sault’s tourism industry anticipates ships arriving in the city filled with visitors.
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$27.9-million contract for Algonquin roadwork moving ahead
TimminsToday
A three-year contract to rebuild a downtown section of Algonquin Boulevard will cost $27.9 million.
R.M. Belanger Ltd. was awarded the contract at a special Timmins council meeting last night (April 8). The work includes fully reconstructing the water, sanitary and storm infrastructure, new curbs and sidewalks, and new asphalt and light standards.
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Durham Region selected to host 2023 Ontario Parasport Games
Durham Region
Durham Region will host the 2023 Ontario Parasport Games, building on the success and legacy of hosting these Games in 2019, and continuing growth of our inclusive, accessible, and adaptive sport opportunities.
The 2023 Durham Region Ontario Parasport Games will attract approximately 550 participants and result in an anticipated local economic impact of between $500,000 and $1 million. There will be 11 sport competitions at eight venues, along with an opening ceremony, and two dinners for participants.
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Inquire about Monday Afternoon New Horizons Senior Programs.
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