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| Office closure for Victoria Day, May 21
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OMCA
Please note that the OMCA office will be closed on Monday, May 21 for Victoria Day, and will reopen on Tuesday, May 22. We wish you all a safe and happy long weekend!
OMCA
Summer is fast approaching and we're gearing up to host our 48th Annual OMCA Golf Tournament at Legends on the Niagara on Tuesday, August 14. We'd love to see all of you at the tournament, so sign up today — as a single, foursome, or anything in between. Click here to register now and to view event details, hotel information, sponsorship opportunities, and more.
OMCA
The Technician Apprenticeship Program opportunity is given to two deserving technicians (per year) currently doing their apprenticeships, each of whom will each get a full week, all expenses paid (except salary), of specialized training at either MCI's or Prevost's state-of-the-art training facilities. Accommodations, travel expenses, meals, and more will all be covered by MCI or Prevost, and the winning technicians will get the educational opportunity of a lifetime.
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Radio Canada International
Members of Montreal's tourism industry were recently given a one-day training program on how to "effectively welcome Chinese tourists and cater to their preferences." The program was offered by Tourisme Montréal, a private, non-profit that works to promote both business and recreational travel to the city.
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The Manitoulin Expositor
The new Ontario Northland bus service on Manitoulin Island got an enthusiastic review from Central Manitoulin Mayor Richard Stephens this week. Mayor Stephens utilized the services of the bus line to travel to the recent Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) conference in Parry Sound.
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Caesars Windsor - Canada's largest casino resort property - celebrates 10 years of entertainment in Windsor! From the thrill of the slots and table games to the thrill of the entertainment on the Colosseum stage, Caesars Windsor offers non-stop action and exclusive group offers!
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CBC News
The natural beauty and tourism potential of Thunder Bay and the surrounding region is being promoted at an event for international travel experience buyers in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Paul Pepe, Thunder Bay's tourism manager, said he travelled to Nova Scotia to take part in Rendez-vous Canada, an event co-sponsored by Destination Canada and the Tourism Industry Association of Canada.
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Orangeville.com via Orangeville Banner
Orangeville Transit's third new public bus will be in operation within the next week.
The town now has a new 30-foot low-floor bus for each of its three bus routes. Another bus will be ordered next year when the transit service moves to a four-route system. The growth and modernization of Orangeville Transit reflects the growing demand for the service and represents a significant investment for the town.
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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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Belleville Intelligencer
Belleville's history is hitting the road this year with a new feature geared toward tourism and special events.
The Historical Trolley Bus is a premium service that will be used to access points of interest during the summer months and provide transit during special events year round.
The trolley bus will service Belleville's waterfront, parks and other key areas of interest in the city, specifically addressing the needs of visitors to the area.
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Cision
For its 19th edition, the largest francophone comedy festival in the world, the "ComediHa! Fest-Québec", in collaboration with TELUS and Loto-Québec, will bring together more than 450 artists and artisans, stars and up-and-coming talents, with a vivacious offering of all things funny. At this laugh and humor's global hub, it's through a humorous journey that combines over 20 unusual venues, two temporary festive and interactive villages inspired by the Edinburgh Fringe, and many attractions, activities, fun urban furniture, animation, a new gourmet zone "MiHa!M-Québec" and over 300 shows and hands on activities that festival-goers will be able to "See the funny side of life", indoors and outdoors.
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London Free Press
It will be a weekend of “lights, camera, action” for movie lovers soon in Toronto.
Visitors can experience the city’s fascination with film and the creative arts and involvement on May 26 and 27 during Doors Open Toronto.
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By Linchi Kwok
Hotels have been trying very hard to stop the growth of Airbnb, but still, Airbnb has remained as the supersized rival of hotels. Despite the fact that more destinations are now tightening up the regulations for short-term residential rentals, Airbnb turns out to be an even stronger competitor in the market. Guess what? When it is impossible to get rid of Airbnb, hotels enter the room-sharing business.
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