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OMCA
This year's Ontario Transportation Expo (OTE) Conference and Trade Show was well attended,
with delegates and exhibitors hailing from all across North America, and reaching as
far as Europe.
Attendees and members of OMCA,
OPTA,
and OSBA
enjoyed a wide variety of business sessions
addressing current issues and hot topics, including
cannabis legalization,
benchmarking,
green
transit,
driver retention in the school bus industry (DRP), and
commercial vehicle
safety
enforcement.
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OMCA
This is another reminder that we will be hosting our annual golf tournament on Tuesday, August 14 at Legends on the Niagara. Registration opens in just over two weeks from now, on Tuesday, May 15.
Cision
Investing in public infrastructure supports efficient, affordable and sustainable transit services that help Canadians and their families get to work, school and appointments on time and back home safely at the end of a long day.
The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Kathryn McGarry, Ontario Minister of Transportation; His Worship John Tory, Mayor of the City of Toronto; and Councillor Josh Colle, Chair of the Toronto Transit Commission, recentlyannounced the purchase of 1,043 new buses and the revitalization of 695 current buses as part of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Bus Purchase and Bus Rebuild project.
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CBC News
Mayor John Tory got a firsthand look at three different types of "all-electric eBuses" recently as part of TTC plans to green its fleet.
The fully electric buses, which have zero emissions and no diesel components, are manufactured by three companies, BYD, New Flyer and Proterra. The TTC is expecting to get 30 in all, 10 from each manufacturer, for a total cost of $50 million by March 2019. The federal and provincial governments are contributing funds.
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Toronto Star
Aside from their green-and-white livery, the three buses sitting at the TTC's Hillcrest Yard recently didn’t look much different than the rest of the commission's fleet. But the vehicles could represent the start of a green revolution for the country's largest transit agency.
The trio are so-called "battery electric" buses, which are powered solely by lithium-ion batteries. The TTC is planning to buy 30 of the vehicles this year, marking its first ever purchase of the technology.
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Explore the 100 mile coastline of Windsor Essex and our 18 EPIC Wineries nestled along the meandering historic Route 50 - including Canada's largest estate winery, Pelee Island Winery!
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Global news
Several provinces are looking at roundabouts — a relatively simple and inexpensive solution — to improve highway safety. Fletcher Kent reports.
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Government of Ontario
Ontario is helping communities create jobs and boost economic growth by supporting projects that will revitalize, expand and increase accessibility in the province's Northern tourism sector.
Bill Mauro, MPP for Thunder Bay-Atikokan, was in Thunder Bay today on behalf of Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development and Mines, to announce new provincial funding for tourism projects across the North. These investments are being delivered through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC).
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Birchtown, the largest free Black settlement in the 1780’s, where people voted with their feet for freedom. Come experience the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre. Contact our organization any time of the year to arrange for a site tour.
For more information visit: www.blackloyalist.com
or call 1-877-354-0772.
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Canada's largest museum of art, culture, and nature takes you on an epic journey from 4.5 billion years ago to today.
Over 30,000 spectacular objects. One immersive experience you'll never forget.
Guided tours, dining, and more. Book your group today!
groupsales@rom.on.ca
416.586.5801x2
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CBC News
The Quebec government and Eeyou Istchee Tourism are investing more than $400,000 to improve support for local tourism entrepreneurs and increase services and activities for visitors in the James Bay region.
The announcement was made Monday in Oujé-Bougoumou, Que., by Robin McGinley, executive director of Eeyou Istchee Tourism and Jean Boucher, MP for the region of Ungava.
"It's important to continue to invest in tourism, because it's really in its infancy," said McGinley.
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Global News
The mayor of Windsor, ON, is warning that a thickening of the Canada-U.S. border is probably inevitable when marijuana becomes legal this summer, and his city is bracing for longer waits and even potential trade impacts.
Testifying recently before the Senate committee that is currently studying the bill to legalize the drug, Mayor Drew Dilkens said his city, in particular, has a lot to lose if processing times at the border start to increase.
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By Katherine Radin
In 2017, the Canadian tourism industry made waves with its Canada 150 campaign. Touting 150 years of Canadian culture and tradition, the industry reaped the benefits by attracting millions of visitors from around the globe. As the statistics have poured in, it has become clear that the future of Canadian tourism will continue to be bright for its 151st year and beyond. Here are three ways the tourism industry will be evolving this year, as well as in the years to come.
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