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.ASSOCIATION NEWS
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
COVID-19 cases down across the Americas, but Canadian numbers trending up
CBC News
COVID-19 cases and deaths are declining in the Americas, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said on Wednesday, with infections last week dropping 2.3 per cent and deaths falling 15.2 per cent from the prior week — but in Canada, the number of people in hospital due to the virus is on the rise.
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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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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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Ontario providing $4 million to retrofit school buses with Eight Lamp Amber-Red Warning System
North Bay Nugget
Bus operators will have access to more than $4 million to help off-set costs for retrofitting Ontario school buses with the Eight Lamp Amber-Red Warning System. “I am very happy that Ontario has actioned my private members’ bill, the Safer School Buses Act, and is providing operators with funding for this important safety feature that will help prevent tragic accidents that too often involve our school-aged children,” said Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Mike Harris.
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Connecting the East: A draft transportation plan for eastern Ontario
Government of Ontario
Eastern Ontario is a thriving region in our province. It is home to the nation’s capital and one of the nation’s most significant trade corridors, popular tourist destinations, and a diverse economy. However, people and businesses in the region today are facing numerous transportation challenges.
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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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OVTA announces 2022 Tourism Award finalists
County of Renfrew
The Ottawa Valley Tourist Association (OVTA) is excited to announce the finalists for the 2022 Ottawa Valley Tourism Awards.
Established in 2013, the Ottawa Valley Tourism Awards are awarded to individuals, organizations and events that recognize the importance of working together for the growth of the local tourism industry, as well as offering exceptional visitor experiences.
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OC Transpo to keep mask mandate in place for 'foreseeable future'
CTV News
OC Transpo will keep its mask mandate in place even after the province lifts its masking requirements on public transit, the city’s transit chief said Wednesday.
The province lifted masking rules in most places last month, but they remain in place on public transit.
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Science North brings touring roadshow to Garden River on Earth Day
SooToday
Science North will bring its Great Northern Ontario Roadshow to the Garden River First Nation Recreation Centre on Earth Day, states a release issued by Science North.
The public is invited to explore “the tremendous private and public tourist attractions, and natural wonders located throughout the north” this Friday from 4 to 8 p.m.
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Broadway, to Radio City Music Hall and around the World – FPP is Where Special Happens!”
Inquire about Monday Afternoon New Horizons Senior Programs.
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'Treacherous' potholes wreaking havoc on northern Ontario roads
CBC News
A snowy spring in northern Ontario is wreaking havoc on many roads throughout the region, with the latest edition of an annual survey showing people want their voices heard.
CAA this week wrapped up its "worst roads" campaign in Ontario, which had a 16 per cent increase in participation compared to previous years.
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