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.ASSOCIATION NEWS
Hidden Gems of New York State: We Want Your Story
OMCA
OMCA will be featuring a Hidden Gems compilation article in our next publication of the Road Explorer magazine, with a focus on the state of New York. But we don't just want any story about New York, we want the first-hand experiences of tourism experts — our members! What is your favourite New York experience that few others know about? Send us your short story of a hidden gem in New York state. Selected stories will be published in Summer 2022 Road Explorer magazine! Whether it's an area you live in or one that you loved visiting, if you think more people should know about it, tell us why! Selected stories will give credit to the member company that submitted the story — Submit Your Story Now!
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OTE Sponsorships are Selling Fast
OMCA
The first Ontario Transportation Expo in 3 years is the ideal place to get your company premium exposure. Many names and faces have changed during the pandemic, and you can seize the opportunity to be at the forefront of the industry-wide re-introduction! Most remaining sponsorship opportunities include a speaking opportunity in front of a captive audience, as well as recognition across all OTE communications, publications, and onsite visuals. Visit https://ote.ca/sponsorship/ to find the right sponsorship for you.
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
Northern Ontario tourism initiatives land $3.8M in federal funding
Northern Ontario Business
A pair of Northern Ontario tourism organizations is receiving $3.8 million in federal funding to help boost the sector.
Of the funding, $2,162,756 will go to Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO) for two projects, and $1.7 million will go to Science North in Sudbury for two projects.
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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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Strike action threatened by 500 Toronto school bus drivers
Global News
School bus drivers that serve special needs students at Toronto schools could strike next week if negotiations stall.
Drivers at Stock Transportation voted to support strike action if the company is unable to reach a tentative agreement by 12:01 a.m. on May 6. The last scheduled day of negotiations is April 27.
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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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Tourism events popping up around Eastern Ontario
Ottawa Business Journal
Tourism plans are getting underway in Eastern Ontario after many events were cancelled during the pandemic years.
The Ontario Festival of Small Halls will offer intimate live music concerts in small communities across eastern Ontario in May in a bid to attract long-awaited tourism throughout the region.
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Canada draws over a million tourists in a week for first time since COVID-19 pandemic
Global News
Canada attracted more than one million travellers in a week for the first time since the pandemic, government data showed on Friday, as easing of COVID-19 border restrictions encouraged visitors back into the country.
As Canada heads into its peak summer holiday season, tour operators are betting the revival seen in the first week of April would gather pace. Tourism was among the worst sectors to be hit by the pandemic.
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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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GO Transit bus service resumes at Union Station after protest by striking workers
Seaway News
GO Transit says bus service at Toronto’s Union Station has resumed after a protest by striking workers saw some lines delayed and others rerouted to other transit hubs.
Ninety-five workers with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers went on strike a week ago and started holding daily pickets over the weekend.
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Eight of Sudbury's roads make CAA's worst roads list
Sudbury.com
Eight roads in Greater Sudbury have made list of the top 20 worst roads in northern and eastern Ontario, according to preliminary information released this week by CAA.
CAA’s Worst Roads survey has wrapped up, with very few surprises, said a news release. CAA said it surpassed last year’s vote count and there are a few new roads named to the list.
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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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