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OMCA
If you haven't already registered, there is still space available for July 8 P.R.I.D.E. Recertification Program. Register by Wednesday, June 14 to take part.
Click here for the registration form.
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CNN
President Donald Trump won't stop tweeting about his travel ban. That's bad news for the U.S. tourism industry.
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Canada Newswire
A cold front is moving into Southern Ontario thanks to the presence of a 20,000 year old iceberg. To celebrate Canada's 150th, Canada's own Iceberg Vodka is transferring one of Newfoundland's floating giants from the Atlantic Ocean to a specialty Ice-Bus that will travel across Ontario en route to Ottawa.
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Plastics News
North America's largest bus manufacturer likes one of its composites suppliers so much it bought the business. The purchase also will help it meet Buy America content rules to soon take force.
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Global News
Ontario transit agency Metrolinx is looking into the possibility of instituting random drug and alcohol tests for it workers in light of recent episodes with the TTC.
A spokesperson for the crown company, which operates Go Transit and the Union-Pearson express, revealed the existence of a committee which is studying the viability of such a move.
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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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CBC News
First the bad news: even if everything goes according to plan, the Blackfriars Bridge will vanish this fall.
The City of London has issued a tender to have the bridge removed from the spot where it has spanned the Thames River since 1875. For the first time since the Confederation era, there will be no link between Blackfriars and Talbot streets.
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Hotel News Now
It should come as no surprise that successful hotel management professionals tend to be good at managing the myriad details and complex operational issues that go into running a hotel.
But making a hotel popular and profitable — and sustaining that success over time — requires more than just a knack for logistics. It requires a cohesive and coordinated group of talented personnel that communicates well, works together efficiently and shares a common set of values.
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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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Toronto Star
The TTC has unveiled plans to enhance its network of express bus routes, which the agency says will significantly improve transit service without the major infrastructure investments required for new subway or light rail lines.
TTC chair Josh Colle and agency CEO Andy Byford unveiled the plan recently at a news conference at Lawrence West station. Colle said that while big transit projects like subway extensions get most of the attention, 60 per cent of people who currently take the TTC ride the bus.
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By Bambi Majumdar
As much as hoteliers hate Airbnb, the latter has brought some much-needed disruption for the industry. As a result, the $1.1 trillion American hotel industry is in the middle of a major shift. In the last few years, hotel and lodging companies have come up with individual strategies to beat this hitherto-unknown competition — some effective and some not so much. But now they have regrouped, and traditional hoteliers are ready to go to war with Airbnb.
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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!
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Insauga
Metrolinx is now looking into Wi-Fi access for all GO trains and buses.
The company has put forth an expression of interest for a customer Wi-Fi partnership program. Potential partners that would be able to equip vehicles with Wi-Fi have until June 22, 2017, at midnight to bid on the proposal.
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Global News
Ontario Provincial Police say drivers are taking too many risks as aggressive driving-related deaths on provincially patrolled roads have skyrocketed this year.
"We're up about 80 per cent compared to the same period last year," Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said in a Periscope video on Twitter.
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In interactive way to think outside the box! Time is of the essence once you enter the puzzle room. With the help of your group and using your skills and intuition can you escape before the time runs out? Don’t miss out on this brand new engaging and immersive experience.
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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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Canada Newswire
The governments of Canada, Ontario and Toronto are making investments to create jobs and grow the middle class, while building a foundation for a strong, sustainable economic future. Investing in public infrastructure supports efficient and affordable transit services that help Canadians get to and from work, school and other activities safely and on time.
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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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