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Owen Sound Sun Times
More Canadians are expected to leave their passports at home this summer and hit the road in Canada as the weak loonie and low gas prices prompt a deeper exploration of their own country.
Canada's major tourism destinations are expecting a banner year as Canadians pursue staycations and more travellers from the U.S. and abroad visit the Great White North.
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Hamilton Spectator
The Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) is the oldest intercity divided highway in North America and perhaps the most prominent highway development in Ontario's history.
It dates to the Great Depression, when the Ontario government financed its building to help stimulate the economy. Traffic volumes between Toronto and Hamilton had begun to overwhelm King's Highway 2 and King's Highway 5. The initial plan was to expand Highway 2 to bring some relief, but eventually a whole new highway corridor was planned.
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Globe and Mail
Major public assets like airports, ports and highways would offer some the most intriguing opportunities for private investment should stakes in such assets ever go on the block, says one of the country's biggest potential investors.
The federal Liberals are considering a system that could see Ottawa — as well as other levels of government — sell infrastructure assets under their jurisdiction.
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Windsor Star
Every time I hear that a life has been claimed on one of the province's highways, it is a tough day for me as Ontario's Transportation Minister, and we at the Ministry of Transportation redouble our ongoing efforts to make Ontario's roads safer.
We have invested billions to expand our highways, to repair them, to make them wider and longer, to provide for more passing lanes and to make sure that they remain amongst the safest in North America.
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CBC News
Ontario's climate change plan, which will provide billions of dollars in subsidies and incentives to businesses and homeowners, was greeted with cautious optimism recently by environmentalists and businesses.
The province will spend up to $8.3 billion on a range of programs to encourage people and companies to switch to more energy-efficient heating systems, buy electric or hybrid cars, convert big trucks to natural gas, add more bio-fuel to gasoline, and help the agriculture and industrial sectors adopt low-carbon technologies.
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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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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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Government of Ontario
Ontario is committing more than $1 billion toward the City of Ottawa's Light Rail Transit (LRT) expansion project to help grow the economy, reduce travel times and connect people to jobs.
Premier Kathleen Wynne announced the investment in Ottawa. The funding represents the largest provincial transit investment in Ottawa's history. New, modern light rail vehicles on tracks separated from regular traffic will offer fast, efficient service and improve travel for people across the region.
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Globe and Mail
Ontario's Liberal government still insists last year's Pan Am Games came in under budget, even though the province’s Auditor-General recently released a report that concludes the event cost an extra $342 million and takes issue with $5.3 million in bonuses paid out to senior staff.
"While the Games unfolded successfully and the legacy of infrastructure remains ... [it came] at significantly higher cost to Ontario taxpayers than originally planned," Ontario Auditor-General Bonnie Lysyk told reporters after releasing her audit of the $2.5 billion event.
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London Free Press
The deadline to submit an intent to bid for the 2019 world junior hockey tournament recently passed.
Hockey Canada will not reveal the names of the interested cities or the number of them. Taking a page straight from David Branch's Memorial Cup hosting handbook, they are leaving it up to the centres to self-identify, if they choose.
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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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Orillia Packet & Times
What makes Orillia a unique tourist destination?
A study by the city hopes to answer that question and strengthen its assets to attract more tourism to increase economic development, explained Dan Landry, manager of economic development, city of Orillia.
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Niagara Falls Review
Niagara Falls should consider levying a new tax on hotel rooms to fund tourism initiatives and take the burden of local ratepayers, says Mayor Jim Diodati.
"Niagara Falls, N.Y. charges a bed tax in their hotels, and that's how they fund their tourism," said Diodati. "Niagara Falls (ON) should definitely have a look at that — if it's allowed, if it's to be used to market the destination and fund Niagara Falls Tourism, which is the city's marketing agency for tourism."
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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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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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CBC News
Tourism officials and politicians are thinking beyond the full event calendar in 2017 for Canada's 150th birthday celebrations, and are looking at how to boost the city's tourism industry in the years that follow.
"We know that we're going to do very well in 2017," mayor Jim Watson told a crowd of 250 attending a tourism summit held recently at the Shaw Centre, and hosted by the City of Ottawa and Ottawa Tourism.
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Hotel News Now
A change as simple as cutting an apple into slices can have profound effects on an industry. What are the simple tweaks that could propel the hotel industry forward?
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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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Sault Star
The Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Travel Information Centre marked Tourism Week by offering visitors advice as they ponder summer vacations.
"The theme of this year's week and the summer campaign is, Ontario's best road trips," said Angela Romano, team leader at the Queen Street West centre.
"We have lots of resources here for people to plan a great summer road trip."
In addition to a variety of brochures including a glossy publication that outlines routes and identifies sites the Ontariotravel.net website has 16 featured itineraries people can peruse to plan and customize trips.
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