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MuskokaRegion.com via Huntsville Forester
School vehicle occupants, according to the Ministry of Transportation, were 45 times less likely to be in an injury collision than car and truck occupants.
And, noted the ministry, school bus drivers were less likely to be at fault in a collision than all other drivers.
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The Washington Post
Nowadays, businesses and employees can do just about anything virtually. Unparalleled advances in messaging and video software have empowered more than 40 per cent of American workers to work remotely at least some of the time — and one in three employees now spend a whopping 80 per cent of their work hours outside the office. Companies that employ thousands have abandoned their physical flagships for virtual offices connecting employees around the globe.
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Government of Ontario
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Michigan Governor Rick Snyder recently released a joint statement following their meeting in Detroit:
"Even in a period of rapid economic change and uncertainty over the future of our trade, Ontario and Michigan continue to share a productive partnership. Today, we signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will see Ontario and Michigan work together to create more jobs and economic growth, foster a more competitive business climate, promote and encourage co-operation in tourism, and protect our shared resources for future generations."
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TBNewswatch
A spokesperson for major hotel operators in Thunder Bay says it will be "a very positive thing for the community" if the city goes ahead with implementing a proposed Municipal Accommodation Tax.
Thunder Bay city council recently authorized the civic administration to consult with hospitality industry stakeholders and report back to council on options for the tax, along with the necessary by-law.
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North Bay Nugget
Ontario Provincial Police will be focusing on speeding vehicles during school bus hours and those drivers not obeying the red lights on school buses.
The program will run until May 18 and will include increased police presence around highway bus routes.
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Experience one of the worlds largest distilleries nestled along the shore of the Detroit River. Explore the J.P Wiser's Distillery Experience where you can learn (and taste) about their 150 years of distilling experience, including their aged to perfection J.P Wiser's whisky.
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Government of Ontario
Ontario has begun construction on the expansion of Highway 427 through York Region, to help improve traffic flow, create jobs and support economic growth.
Kathryn McGarry, Minister of Transportation, and Steven Del Duca, MPP for Vaughan, were recently in Vaughan to break ground on the Highway 427 expansion. The highway will be extended by 6.6 kilometres from Highway 7 to Major Mackenzie Drive, and widened to eight lanes from Finch Avenue to Highway 7.
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Urban Toronto
Back in February, it was announced that Toronto architecture firm DTAH had been awarded the contract to design Celebration Common, a 20-acre flexible green space planned as part of the ongoing Ontario Place revitalization project. Daiene Vernile — Ontario's Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport — was recently at Ontario Place to announce plans for this new public space, to be known as Celebration Common, offering the public a first glimpse at the park's design by DTAH.
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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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By Linchi Kwok
With the purposes of winning new customers and keeping the existing ones happy, hotels are making continuous efforts to reinvent their loyalty programs. For example, hotel giants Hilton and Marriott also updated their loyalty programs earlier this month. These new upgrades are good news for frequent travelers. Hilton operates 14 brands in the global market, ranging from upper midscale to luxury hotels, and it is now offering more perks to its elite members.
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By Bambi Majumdar
In this age of rapid disruption, it is no surprise that the concept of luxury hotels has changed as well. At one end, we have customized luxury suites for families with children. At the other, we have a new generation of luxury airport hotels coming up. They offer such an incredible experience that they are attracting more than transit passengers as guests. Singapore is leading this trend with its Shangri-La Hotel. It promises to take the luxury family experience to another level.
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