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OMCA
The Ontario Government has moved forward
with changes to the Travel Industry Act.
Effective July 1, 2016, the act has been changed to:
Exempt businesses that exclusively offer one-day tours from the requirements of the
Act.
Change the security deposit and working capital requirements to provide some
flexibility for lower risk businesses that are closely tied to government (essentially
DMOs).
Align the filing deadline for regular claims and trip completion claims at six months.
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OMCA
Parkinson Coach Lines patriarch George Edward Murray passed away peacefully at his home in Wasaga on Saturday, June 11, with family by his side.
George had a lifetime in the bus industry — he started as an apprentice mechanic at 14 with his dad's company Roseland Coach Lines. In 1955 George and his brother Roy bought Parkinson Coach Lines, which had just one bus. They built the business securing school contracts, original Brampton Town Bus Service and a thriving Seniors Tour Charter business from the 70s to late 90s. Health issues forced his retirement in 2000 where George continued to serve and volunteer at the Seniors Community of Wasaga Beach. George will be lovingly remembered by his children Jamie & Lynn Matthews-Murray, his four grandchildren — Scott and David Murray, Taylor and MacKenzie Matthews, and all his extended family and friends in Wasaga.
Pictures online at www.chattersonfuneralhome.com; donations would be accepted to the Collingwood General & Marine Dialysis Unit.
OMCA
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• Sponsorships available
An array of sponsorships is available, including golfer awards, refreshments and more. Take this opportunity to put your company name on display, with exposure to your target market. For more details, view our sponsorship options online or contact Laura Huether at laura@omca.com.
• Make a difference and donate today
OMCA will be donating all proceeds from the golf dinner raffle to the Mary Lynn Higgins Youth Fund (MLHYF), a great organization that provides opportunities for underprivileged youth to join in on class trips. We are asking our members to join us once again by making a donation(s) valued at $100 or more — contact us to make your donation.
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CBC News
There will be two more morning and afternoon GO trains during peak travel times between Kitchener and Toronto starting this fall, Premier Kathleen Wynne announced recently.
The province is also adding a new all-day express bus service between Kitchener and the Bramalea GO station in Brampton starting in September.
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CTV News
According to a new outlook report, it will be a strong overall year for tourism in Canada.
A favourable exchange rate coupled with low gas prices are expected to drive up domestic tourism as well as attract more visits from the U.S. and overseas compared to the year previous, predicts the Conference Board of Canada's Canadian Tourism Research Institute.
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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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Toronto Star
It's a small task that millions of people perform every day, by dropping coins in a fare box, flashing a transfer to a bus operator, or tapping a Presto card at the subway turnstile.
But with plans afoot to change how, and how much, transit riders in the Toronto region pay for public transit, the fate of that simple gesture is looking very complicated.
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CBC News
The cities within Waterloo region, along with neighbouring Guelph, will compete against three other Ontario communities to be able to host the 2021 Canada Summer Games.
The other communities include Niagara region, City of Ottawa and City of Greater Sudbury.
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Government of Ontario
Ontario is investing $16.76 million towards Ontario athletes and sporting events, helping athletes reach the highest levels of international competition and supporting the ongoing operation of key sporting venues.
Michael Coteau, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, made the announcement today at the Diving Canada 2016 Olympic Diving Trials/National Championships in Toronto.
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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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Pembroke Daily Observer
Two tourism operators from the Ottawa Valley region of Ontario's Highlands were recognized by Attractions Ontario recently for their efforts towards improving Ontario's tourism industry.
Claudia Van Wijk of both Madawaska Kanu Centre and OWL Rafting, and Margaret Maloney, previous owner of RiverRun Rafting, have made waves on the Ottawa River and received prestigious awards as a result.
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Hotel News Now
Spending power, fear of missing out, social media and multiculturalism are a few facets of the future influence Generation Z will have on the hotel industry.
Fredrik Korallus, CEO at Generator Hostels, said Generator is already serving members of Gen Z — the age group comprised of people born in 1998 and later — on a daily basis as well as millennials.
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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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Skift
The number of people who say they've used a travel agent to book a trip has rebounded slightly in recent years, and increased interest from millennials in agents may have contributed.
In the last year, 22 per cent of Americans from households earning more than $50,000 booked travel through a travel agent, an increase from 14 per cent just three years ago, according to new research from the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA). Millennials are more likely to use an agent than any demographic group of older travelers, surprisingly.
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Mississauga.com
The City of Mississauga is embracing its diversity by examining the option of adding more holiday messages to its MiWay buses.
A recent staff report was presented to general committee recommending that only service-related messages appear on bus signs. Mayor Bonnie Crombie requested the report after a resident asked if MiWay buses could display "Happy Hanukkah" during the Jewish holiday.
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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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International Railway Journal
The Canadian province of Ontario is to provide $205 million to help advance work for the Yonge North subway extension and the proposed Relief Line which is designed to help relieve congestion on Toronto Transit Commission's (TTC) Yonge Line.
The funds are part of the Moving Ontario Forward initiative which calls for investment of $31.5 billion in public transport and infrastructure projects, of which about $16 billion will be invested in rapid transit projects in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area.
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CBC News
Sixteen pedestrians have been killed on Toronto streets in 2016.
That's 16 more people than John Tory would like. His aim is to bring those pedestrian fatalities to a halt, with zero by 2021.
But Toronto has some ground to make up when it comes to pedestrian safety measures. Cities across Europe, North America and the Caribbean are already working toward complete pedestrian safety with Vision Zero, a Swedish program to eliminate road deaths.
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