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OMCA
We kindly ask that all members log on to My Association to update your company profiles (specifically Publish) — this information is available to all OMCA members and we want to ensure that all information is current. (Note that we will publish the Primary Contact's email with the respective company profile, for better member-to-member communications.)
We will be sending out a guide to help you make your updates, if you haven't done so already.
Members registered for this year's 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 2018 memberships are fully paid and renewed will be included in this year's Membership Directory.
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OMCA
As noted in the article above, fully paid membership renewals are required to be included in this year's OMCA Membership Directory.
To make your renewal online, log on to My Association with your member ID and password, and select Membership from the yellow menu on the left. On the next page, select Pay Balance (red text, upper-right of your screen) to view and pay your outstanding invoice(s) accordingly. Payment can also be made via cheque, payable to OMCA at 320 North Queen Street, Suite 210, Toronto, ON, M9C 5K4, Canada.
Please note that companies that have neither renewed nor given notice of intention to renew will be suspended as of June 8. For questions or assistance, please contact info@omca.com or 416-229-6622.
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Great Canadian
Retired drivers, managers, owners, staff, tour operators, directors and current employees are welcome! Come one, come all — it's time we all got together! Bring pictures, memorabilia and stories, and join us on Saturday, June 23 for food, refreshments, fun and door prizes. Click Read More for additional details and to RSVP.
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TICO
Take notice that the Annual General Meeting of the members of the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (“TICO”) will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the Corporate Event Centre, 5110 Creekbank Road, Mississauga, ON.
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Niagara This Week
School buses will probably always be that loud shade of yellow they’ve been as long as anyone can remember, but they’re also going green — as in environmentally friendly.
For generations, the big vehicles have guzzled diesel fuel like it’s going out of style, spewing smelly exhaust out the back end. But newer technology that’s changing all that was on display at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls on May 16, at what was described as the largest student transportation conference in Canada.
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From the home of Canada whisky to our booming craft beer scene, the Barrels Bottles & Brews Trail in Windsor Essex is a must see, do and taste! Explore our breweries and distilleries, taste our craft, and meet the makers!
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CTV News
Airbnb’s tagline promise to “belong anywhere” will come with a premium price tag for visitors to Ottawa this summer.
Starting in August, a four per cent accommodation tax will be added to all Ottawa listings by the popular home rental company. It’s the first tax of its kind in Ontario, but one that was already implemented for Ottawa hotels and motels in January. It’s also one of some 350 tax agreements the online rental service already has with governments around the world, including in Quebec and British Columbia.
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North Bay Nugget
Gary and Nav Bath moved their family from Milton to Mattawa last summer. They’re among the half dozen or so “Southern” families who’ve moved North and are now running tourist operations in the Mattawa area.
The Baths are the new owners of The Welcome Inn, located on Highway 17 just west of Mattawa.
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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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CBC News
The summer months are a busy time for tourists coming to Sudbury. They're also an opportunity to change visitors' perception of the city.
There are a number of major events and attractions planned for this summer, including marking the 40th anniversary of the city's re-greening efforts.
The tourism industry is thriving says Meredith Armstrong, manager of tourism and culture.
In 2014, 1.2 million tourists visited Sudbury and spent $250 million.
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London Free Press
A plan for more transportation options between Sarnia and London has received financial backing from the province.
Just shy of $1.5 million is coming from the Ministry of Transportation for a five-year "land-based transportation program," the municipalities of Sarnia, Strathroy-Caradoc and London announced recently.
Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley made the case locally in February to expand intercity bus options by applying for Community Transportation Grant cash.
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Global News
There may be little the government can do to prevent American border guards from asking Canadians about past marijuana use, but there might be something travellers can do — try to stay under the radar. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale was recently asked by members of the House of Commons public safety committee whether the government has succeeded in securing any deal with the Americans not to bar Canadians who admit to smoking pot once it is legal.
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