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OMCA
Registration for the 46th Annual OMCA Golf Tournament will launch this upcoming Monday, May 2 — click here for all the details! Register early and meet us at Legends on the Niagara on Aug. 16. Members will receive an email notification with the registration link on Monday.
OHS Canada
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is planning to implement a program of random alcohol and drug testing for bus, subway and streetcar operators by the end of the year, CEO Andy Byford announced in a letter sent to all employees.
Although the TTC added random testing to its "fitness for duty" policy in 2011, funding for such a program was not approved until March of this year, Byford stated in the announcement.
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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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CBC News
A CBC News investigation into Canada's top 25 most accident-prone railway crossings has found wide-spread design flaws across the country. Some of the most dangerous railway crossings in Canada lack automated gate arms, protective pedestrian gates, advance warning signs, bells and flashing lights. Other deficiencies include poor sightlines for drivers, confusing road signs and overgrown bush.
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Brampton Guardian
Brampton Transit is one of eight municipal transportation agencies jumping aboard a large-scale zero-emission bus trial getting financial backing from the provincial government.
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne was at a Brampton Transit depot recently to announce her government is providing $10 million over four years to the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) to help develop next generation transportation technologies focused on reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
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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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Daily Commercial News
Ontario is providing $20 million in 2016-17 to 23 municipalities across the province through its Connecting Links program, it was announced recently. The program funds upgrades to municipal roads or bridges that connect two ends of a provincial highway through a community, or near a border crossing.
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Globe and Mail
Like so many North Americans who travel in Asia, John Tory was wowed by the urban transportation systems he saw there. And as mayor of Toronto, he has the power to push for bringing some of their ideas to Toronto, including a look at the private operation of transit.
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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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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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Toronto Sun
Are you itching to drive 130 km/h legally?
The Ontario government is being urged to make honest drivers of most of us and begin raising highway speed maximums up to 130 km/h from the current limit of 100 km/h.
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Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa festival fans need not fret over the reduced level of funding earmarked for the city's events in the latest round of Celebrate Ontario grants, says Sean Wilson, president of Ottawa Festivals, the not-for-profit organization that represents 100 festivals and special events in the region.
While it appears as though Ottawa's share of the $15 million provincial program is down by $1.2 million this year, Wilson points out it's largely because three big events are not scheduled to take place in Ottawa in 2016.
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Toronto Star
The days of paying a flat fare to ride the TTC could be coming to an end. In a bid to break down barriers between GTA transit operators, Metrolinx is examining three proposals for an integrated regional fare system that could charge riders according to how far they travel, and which transit mode they use.
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Hamilton Spectator
A $1 billion light rail transit line is on track to turn the former City Motor Hotel in Hamilton into a public transit hub instead of a commercial and condo development.
The city expropriated and quickly knocked down the notorious east city landmark in 2013 in response to community complaints about chronic crime, prostitution and drug use at the rundown Queenston Street hotel.
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Experience the best visual art in the country at this top attraction in the heart of Canada’s capital. For more information gallery.ca
613.990.1938 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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Northern Ontario Business
Notorious for its crater-sized potholes and heavy traffic, Algonquin Boulevard in Timmins — which doubles as provincial Highway 101 — will finally get some relief this summer with the start of a $95.5 million reconstruction project.
In February, engineering firm AECOM presented city council with a preliminary design study that details the work that needs to be done on the 21.2-kilometre stretch of road, along which about 25,000 vehicles travel daily.
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Globe and Mail
A sense of inevitability has set in around the introduction of automated vehicles (AVs).
Some automation, such as automatic emergency braking and lane-departure correction, is already available on many cars. Tesla's Model S even offers a fairly advanced auto-pilot feature.
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Sudbury.com
The province is providing funding for festivals and events in Sudbury with a goal of attracting tourists, stimulating the economy and creating jobs.
Through the Celebrate Ontario 2016 program, the government is providing funding to eight local festivals "that showcase Ontario's culture, heritage and diversity, while also enhancing visitor experiences and increasing attendance," the province said in a news release.
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Your adventure begins at Niagara Parks with the Niagara Falls Adventure Pass, including admission to four top attractions, optional two-day access on the WEGO bus transportation system, and over $100 in bonus coupons. Buy now and save on your Niagara Falls visit. Contact Jennifer Thomas
for more information: (905) 371-3006
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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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Globe and Mail
Bombardier's troubles producing streetcars for the TTC are causing mounting concern at Metrolinx, which needs the manufacturer to come through on a $770 million vehicle order in time to open two new Toronto transit lines.
Light-rail projects along Eglinton and Finch Avenues are due to open in 2021. But there is increasing alarm at Metrolinx that this timeline could be threatened by delays getting vehicles.
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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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Hotel News Now
One of the most popular topics of both hotel industry conferences and hotel trade publication articles these days is how to capture more direct bookings and redirect market share from online travel agencies and other third parties in order to reduce the costs of customer acquisition.
Much has been written about how to improve search engine optimization and the website visitor experience as a means of accomplishing this. Yet one often overlooked way of encouraging direct bookings is to make sure your hotel's phone number and email address is posted prominently on your website.
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