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OMCA
On May 7th, the Ontario Government announced that after receiving countless complaints about the
changes they recently made to the Employment Standards Act (ESA) it will conduct a review of the public
holiday pay system under Part X of the ESA. The review will be conducted in 2018 by the Ministry of
Labour.
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Global News
Sporadic school bus driver strikes have become a common thing in recent months, but May 15 could bring a much bigger one than the last. About 110,000 students across 32 school boards could be affected, including the Lester B. Pearson, English Montreal, and Riverside school boards. See below for a complete list. The CSN-affiliated unions representing 2,170 bus drivers announced Tuesday that members will walk off the job for the first of six general strike days May 15.
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Owen Sound Times
The wheels are now officially in motion towards Owen Sound's plan to offer daily bus service between the Scenic City and Guelph.
The city recently announced that the Ministry of Transportation has approved its grant application for $1.44 million to support the proposed inter-community bus project.
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London Free Press
A divided city and a looming election didn't deter London city council from going full speed ahead on the largest infrastructure project in the city's history, its bus rapid transit proposal.
Politicians voted overwhelmingly in favour of staying the course on the $500 million project, effectively launching them into election season with full endorsement of the contentious proposal on their records.
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The Whig
The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) is considering lowering speed limits on the 401 and other 400-series highways during bad weather, according to a report by a working group on highway safety.
The lower speed limits are one of the key recommendations of a committee of top ministry officials, municipal leaders, Transport Canada, OPP and the trucking industry, which was formed in response to a hazardous material spill on the 401 in March 2017.
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Let Windsor River Cruises take you to two nations in two hours! Sail the Detroit River on a sight seeing cruise - or spend the evening on the water with a dinner cruise taking you along the Windsor waterfront, Lake St. Clair and the Detroit skyline!
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SooToday.com
Sudbury MPP Glenn Thibeault channeled his inner Luke Skywalker on May the 4th as he announced $1 million in funding support for the THINK project, a major renewal of visitor experiences on level 4 of Science North and at six Northern Ontario THINK hubs on behalf of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC).
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CBC News
The Franklin Boulevard bridge over Highway 401 will be reinstalled with active transportation pathways for pedestrians as well as cyclists — and the province is picking up the tab.
Cambridge MPP Kathryn McGarry recently announced the province's second cycling strategy plan, #CycleON Action Plan 2.0, in conjunction with updates about the bridge.
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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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From dinosaurs to mummies, Indigenous objects to Chinese architecture, and meteorites to precious jewels. The ROM invites you to explore art, culture, and nature through six million objects in our remarkable galleries and fascinating exhibitions. Book your group experience for guided tours, dining, shopping and more!
groupsales@rom.on.ca
416.586.5801x2
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Global News
Going on vacation is supposed to be a time to unwind and relax, but what happens if the experience you get is anything but relaxing?
We all have those little annoyances that can get on our nerves so much that they put a damper on our travels. But what exactly are the most popular among Canadians, and how do these preferences reflect on Canadian travellers?
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Simcoe.com via Midland Mirror
Midland and Penetanguishene residents will soon be able to take a bus down to Barrie.
The County of Simcoe is on the verge of unveiling a LINX bus system route from north Simcoe down to the Barrie, with a soft launch planned for early August.
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Cision
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) recently announced that it gave Toronto's economy a boost by generating a record-breaking $594 million in direct spending economic impact during its 2017/18 fiscal year. This is the biggest contribution to Toronto in the facility's history.
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Globe and Mail
Ontario is the only province allowing driverless cars to be tested on public roads — and there are no limits to where they can go, or when.
“Ontario’s pilot framework does not limit AVs to select roadways or highways,” said Bob Nichols, Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) spokesman, in an email. “All existing HTA rules of the road/laws, including speed limits and penalties, will apply to the driver/vehicle owner – there are no exceptions.”
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