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OMCA
The second quarterly licence status check for year 2016 was done on Wednesday. The driver licence status for 48,600 drivers was checked against the MTO driver database and a report was provided to each subscriber identifying drivers with a licence discrepancy. Subscribers could then contact drivers whose licences have been downgraded or suspended to preempt any possibility of a driver getting involved in an accident or incident while holding an improper or suspended licence. As with past status checks many subscribers were surprised by their results, thankful that our system caught these problems before anything happened. The status check report also flags drivers with a "Code W" medical condition that prohibits them from driving a bus or truck in the U.S. The next Quarterly Status Check will be Thursday August 25, 2016. To subscribe to this service, go to www.omca.com.
MyKawartha.com
The Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) has dismissed charges filed by the Trillium Lakelands District School Board against District 15 of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF/FEESO).
OSSTF/FEESO teachers in Trillium Lakelands have been without a local contract for more than 20 months and have been engaged in strike action in the form of a selective withdrawal of services for the past six months in support of their efforts to negotiate a fair agreement.
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Marketwired
Following an assessment of all the road nominations submitted for its annual Worst Roads campaign, CAA North & East Ontario (CAA NEO) is announcing what the Top 10 Worst Roads in Ontario are. At the top of the list is County Road 49 in Prince Edward County, which marks the first time that the road has appeared on CAA's provincial Top 10 list.
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InsideToronto.com
There are now at least two million Presto users making use of the re-loadable fare card according to Metrolinx.
In a statement, the provincial transit planning agency said in the last 12 months alone 500,000 transit riders in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) and Ottawa began making use of Presto.
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Government of Ontario
Ontario is providing more than $1.6 million to 23 arts and culture organizations, helping them market and promote unique events and exhibits this spring and summer.
Michael Coteau, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, made the announcement in Ottawa at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, one of the sites participating in Doors Open this year. The Ontario Heritage Trust received $175,000 for Doors Open Ontario, a program that enables residents and visitors to discover first-hand some of Ontario's most intriguing heritage sites.
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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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Toronto Star
Bombardier is hoping to get its Toronto streetcar contract back on track and prevent delays at two other Ontario transit projects by shifting production among four sites in Ontario, Quebec and Mexico.
The company will relieve pressure in Thunder Bay by shifting light rail projects for Metrolinx in Greater Toronto and the Kitchener-Waterloo region to its facility in Kingston.
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CBC News
Ontario's Ministry of Transportation is reviewing the possibility of twinning the deadly two-lane stretch of Highway 3 between Essex and Leamington for twinning as funding becomes available, it said in a recent statement.
Until then, it's reviewing the possibility of widening a five-kilometre stretch of the road in Essex.
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Come see all that Casino Rama Resort has to offer. Whether you are coming for the day, need a place to stop for lunch or would like to stay overnight we can create a group package that will work for you. Contact our Sales & Charter Bus Team today at 1-888-817-7262.
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Tourism Sarnia-Lambton has moved to a new location in the Ontario Travel Information Centre
at the foot of the Blue Water Bridge in Sarnia/Point Edward. We invite tour operators to join us for a complimentary welcome reception with refreshments.
Contact Beverley to reserve your group at 1-800-265-0316.
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AM980
It appears London isn't the only city in Ontario having a hard time making a decision on the future of their rapid transit system.
Hamilton councillors are reconsidering a $1 billion offer from the province for a light rail transit system.
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The Chronicle Journal
A long-promised highway twinning in Northwestern Ontario has received unanimous support in the Ontario legislature.
The motion from NDP Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell calls for the expansion and four-lane widening of Highway 17 from the Manitoba border to the City of Kenora by 2020.
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Toronto Star
Ontario is considering the idea of putting signs on highways to alert drivers about upcoming areas where they can safely pull over to text or check their emails.
All three parties voted in favour on second reading of a private member's bill from Progressive Conservative Vic Fedeli to create so-called safe texting zones.
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Experience the best visual art in the country at this top attraction in the heart of Canada’s capital. For more information gallery.ca
613.990.1938 MORE
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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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Metro News
Just when you thought your commute couldn't get any worse, the province has announced four more years of highway construction.
Ottawa-area MPs Bob Chiarelli, John Fraser and Madeleine Meilleur recently revealed a long list of projects on Highway 417, which will start this fall and continue into 2020.
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Government of Ontario
Michael Coteau, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport and David Zimmer, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, will make an announcement about supporting the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG), alongside the federal Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, Carla Qualtrough.
This multi-sport competition for Indigenous youth is the largest sporting and cultural gathering of Indigenous peoples in North America. It is being hosted in Ontario for the first time next summer.
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Your adventure begins at Niagara Parks with the Niagara Falls Adventure Pass, including admission to four top attractions, optional two-day access on the WEGO bus transportation system, and over $100 in bonus coupons. Buy now and save on your Niagara Falls visit. Contact Jennifer Thomas
for more information: (905) 356-2241 ext. 2213
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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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Western Gazette
Support for a hybrid rapid transit system is growing in London after Ward 4 city councillor Jesse Helmer's petition garnered hundreds of signatures since May 6th when it was first posted on his website.
"We hit 500 signatures in the first 48 hours and then in the next week we've hit just over 1000," said Helmer. "It's still gaining 100 a day."
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blogTO
Did you know that the TTC once operated double decker buses? If you answered "no" to that question, it's likely because Toronto has done a poor job of commemorating its transit history. To its credit, the TTC does run vintage streetcars in the summer, but the Commission just doesn't have enough cash to showcase its rich history.
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To Landis Valley Village, the Largest Living History Pennsylvania Dutch Village in the country!
History comes alive with costumed interpretation in historic buildings and demonstrating craftsmen in a village that expands from 1700s to 1900s. Many tours offered including horse-drawn wagon rides, meals and Teas.
Find out more about Lancaster County
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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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Cornwall Seaway News
It's time to take the challenge — the Cornwall & Area Active Transportation Challenge, that is.
From June 5 to 11, residents and workplaces are invited to participate in the 3rd annual Cornwall & Area Active Transportation Challenge (part of the national Commuter Challenge).
The weeklong event encourages residents and workplaces from Cornwall and area to use active and sustainable forms of transportation to get where they need to be.
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