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OMCA via TIAO
The recently introduced Ontario Budget proposes to give the City of Toronto and other municipalities the ability to bring in hotel taxes, or destination marketing fees (DMFs). The City of Toronto Act, 2006 (COTA) gives broad, permissive authority for the City to levy its own taxes.
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OMCA
We kindly ask that all members log on to My Association to update your company profiles (specifically what will show under Publish) — this information is available to all OMCA members and we want to ensure that all information is current. We will be sending out periodic reminders and guides to make your updates.
Members registered for Marketplace have had an opportunity to review their membership profiles during the registration process; these members are encouraged to review their profiles again, prior to the deadline, to ensure all information is up to date.
Please note that only those companies whose 2017 memberships are fully paid and renewed will be included in this year's Membership Directory.
Click READ MORE to review and/or edit your information through My Association.
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OMCA
In case you missed it, registration is now open for this year's 47th Annual OMCA Golf Tournament at Legends on the Niagara on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Click here to register now!
• Sponsorships are available; contact Laura Huether at laura@omca.com for details
• Book your room at the Best Western Cairn Croft Hotel — click to book now or call directly at 1-800-263-2551 and quote the "OMCA Golf Tournament Block"
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City of Toronto
The City's contractor is making
excellent progress on the demolition work of the York-Bay-Yonge off
ramp that started on Monday, April 17. The removal operations are currently ahead of schedule as they
approach the intersection at Lower Simcoe Street.
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Toronto Sun
When a motorist blows by a school bus with flashing lights, the photo taken by onboard technology should be allowed in court to help convict the driver, PC MPP Michael Harris says.
An amendment to a photo radar bill that would make these photos admissible in court recently went before an Ontario government committee, Harris said in a recent statement.
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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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By Suzanne Mason
 With the unofficial start of summer travel about a month away, attention continues to shine upon the travel industry as both the U.S. and European Union focus legislation aimed at their respective travel visa policies. Tighter policies have been placed upon the U.S. travel industry since the change in White House administration at the beginning of the year. Meanwhile, the European Union is also introducing tighter restrictions upon their visa waiver program.
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Sault Online
Tourism Sault Ste. Marie along with local police announced another major event to be hosted in Sault Ste. Marie.
The city will play host to the 2019 Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Games that is expected to inject $1 million into the community.
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Sarnia & Lambton County will be celebrating Canada’s birthday in true Canadian style.
We invite you to join us on the new Red & White Birthday tour themed in our nation’s patriotic colours.
Tour highlights include; Canadian art, wine, floral gardens, live theatre and even some Moose!
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Explore Four Points by Sheraton hotels across Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick & Nova Scotia for OMCA group blocks. We have what matters most like comfortable beds, delicious breakfast, fast & free WiFi, and great local beer with Best Brews™. Submit an RFP and enjoy exclusive offers for OMCA members.
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Globe and Mail
This coming August, Toronto will play host to the mother of all conventions: the gathering of the American Society of Association Executives.
Every person attending the meeting is responsible for planning their own meeting of thousands of people. And while a convention of convention planners may not exactly sound like a party, for those in the tourism economy, it is a big deal.
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Canada Newswire
As part of Ontario's 150th anniversary festivities, Ontario Place welcomes guests to enjoy the Culinary Ontario festival. Taking place Victoria Day weekend, the free admission event will offer a gourmet celebration highlighting Ontario's diverse culinary culture amidst a variety of activities, entertainment and locally sourced products.
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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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Celebrate Canada’s 150th with a Unique Getaway Package to beautiful Muskoka and enjoy our exciting All-Canadian Summer season with plays & concerts all Summer long! MORE
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City of Mississauga
Recently, members of Council approved the appointment of Diane Kalenchuk and former Mississauga mayor, Hazel McCallion as volunteer Co-Chairs for the 2018 Ontario 55+ Summer Games Host Committee. In addition, Council also approved Ward 2 Councillor, Karen Ras and Ward 9 Councillor, Pat Saito as Host Committee members for the Games.
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Canada Newswire
The Region of Waterloo has launched phase 1 of its bidding process to select the private developer who will build the large mixed-use transit hub on Victoria and King Street in Kitchener. This high profile project is predicted to change the way people think about Waterloo Region.
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101 Inventions That Changed the World – opens March 2017. Discover. Play. Create. An amazing immersive multimedia experience. Some inventions were driven by necessity while others were discovered purely by accident, but what they all share is a significant and lasting impact on the course of history.
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July 15-16 with a free 2 day festival, at the historical site in Birchtown Nova Scotia, featuring African Nova Scotian artists, musicians and playwrights. For more information visit our Website or like our page on Facebook.
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Cornwall Standard-Freeholder
For three years now, the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus has hosted a meeting with MPs to discuss issues priorities and partnership opportunities.
SDG Warden Jim Bancroft attended the meeting and said they went there with two specific issues.
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City News
New York's tourism industry is worried U.S. President Donald Trump's "America First" policies are turning off Canadian visitors, and they're heading north to woo Canucks and their tourism dollars.
The head of New York City's official tourism organization, NYC & Company, minces no words in admitting he's keen "to counter a little bit of the negative rhetoric that is coming out of Washington."
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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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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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London Free Press
Bus rapid transit is a system of high-frequency public transit buses designed to carry more people more quickly across London. It's focused on moving riders in and out of downtown, largely, but it would extend north (to Masonville Place mall), east (to Fanshawe College), west (to Oxford/Wonderland roads) and south (to White Oaks Mall).
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