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OMCA
The 2018 Ontario Transportation Expo (OTE) promises to offer excellent education sessions and networking opportunities. Get the latest information on key industry topics that affect your operations and discover new tools to improve your organization. OTE is the place to expand your professional network and elevate your business.
Registration for members of OMCA, OPTA and OSBA will open in January.
OMCA
OMCA would like to advise members when obtaining new PRP plates, the "PRP" lettering on the far left side of the plate need not be present for the plate to be compliant. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has confirmed that the cab card and permit are the proof of the IRP registration; as long as these documents are in the vehicle there is no risk of fine in Canada or the U.S. for this specific issue.
OMCA
Members of OMCA are looking forward to the 2017 OMCA Marketplace in Toronto and we are seeking donations for our 20th Annual Silent Auction!
The auction is a great opportunity to promote your services and to give back to the tourism community at the same time. The Silent Auction is always fun and is known for great STUFF! You can donate products that represent your region or company, trips for individuals or groups to use your services, or an item that will entice people to bid on/purchase to help the cause.
To make a donation online, go to https://omca.wufoo.com/forms/20th-annual-omca-silent-auction-donation-form-2017/
Silent Auction proceeds fund future internships and/or scholarships for students in tourism to encourage and support the next generation of travel professionals.
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City of Toronto
The demolition of the York-Bay-Yonge ramp is now complete. Work started on April 17 and has been completed ahead of schedule. We appreciate the patience of residents and businesses in the neighbourhood during this work.
With the old ramp now demolished, the contractor has moved forward to complete the construction of the new ramp. Last year, four of the five piers (or bridge support structure) for the new ramp were built. To complete the construction of the new ramp, the contractor will be adding new girders (steel beams) to form the shape of the new ramp; when those pieces have been installed, the contractor will then install rebar and fill the form with concrete and install the de-icing mechanisms and lastly add asphalt.
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Government of Ontario
Ontario is celebrating the start of construction of a new bus terminal in Toronto that will give commuters and families from across the province easier, more seamless access to transit options, helping them get where they need to go faster.
Steven Del Duca, Minister of Transportation, recently attended a groundbreaking event at the new site of CIBC Square, a project developed in partnership with Ivanhoé Cambridge and Hines.
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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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The Huffington Post
Toronto is a great city to hang out in during the summer — but it is, unquestionably, a city, with all the associated noise, crowds and concrete.
So in honour of Canada 150, a nearby park is giving city-dwellers a chance to get away from all of that urbanity for free on summer weekends.
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Government of Ontario
Ontario is celebrating the opening of a new bus maintenance facility in Durham Region, which will support more bus rapid transit (BRT) and make commuting faster and more convenient for local families.
Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca was in Oshawa recently with Durham Regional Chair Roger Anderson, Oshawa Mayor John Henry, and Durham MPP Granville Anderson to officially open Durham Region Transit's new Raleigh Bus Maintenance and Storage Facility.
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National Observer
Ottawa is committing $1.28 billion toward a major Montreal rail project that will connect the city to its suburbs and to its international airport, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said recently.
At the outset, the funds will come in the form of a grant via Ottawa's infrastructure-funding agreement with Quebec, Trudeau said.
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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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Global News
Canadians are buckling down on last-minute travel plans for the upcoming Canada Day long weekend, and where they're choosing to travel may not be where you think.
Being Canada's big 150th birthday bash, one might think the travel destination of choice for Canadians would be Ottawa — Canada's capital city that is promising the biggest party in the country. However, according to travel website Kayak, last-minute travellers are choosing to visit Toronto and Vancouver — not Ottawa.
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Barrie Examiner
For the first time in almost a decade, professional tour-level golf is returning to Barrie.
Mackenzie Tour-PGA Tour Canada has stated that the Ontario Championship will take place Sept. 7-10 at National Pines Golf Club in Barrie.
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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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CBC News
The province announced it wants to help drivers move quicker on Highway 400 by widening a 10 kilometre stretch between Vaughan and King Township from six to eight lanes.
The lanes would be added between Major Mackenzie Drive and King Road to improve the traffic during peak hours.
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Hotel News Now
With multiple events planned throughout the year to celebrate its 150th anniversary of Confederation, Canada is expected to draw an increased number of inbound visitors who should continue to buoy its hotel industry throughout the rest of the year, according to a quarterly forecast report from Hotel News Now parent company STR and Tourism Economics.
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Art Gallery of Sudbury has a collection of contemporary and historical works of art, including a selection by Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven. The Gallery offers a Plein Air excursion to learn on site painting and drawing techniques at a favourite painting spot of A.Y. Jackson of the Group of Seven.
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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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Ottawa Start
For the past 27 years, local emergency services have joined OC Transpo's Transecure Committee to recognize OC Transpo employees who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to help those in need. This recognition is part of the Transecure Program, which is a community watch program on wheels. These employees have demonstrated the ability to act quickly in serious — and sometimes life-threatening — situations, and have shown outstanding compassion and concern for Ottawa residents.
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Global News
Transports Quebec recently announced that the Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge on Highway 40 connecting Vaudreuil-Dorion and Senneville will be undergoing repairs from June 26 until the winter of 2018.
The beams under the westbound lanes of the bridge will be the focus of the repairs.
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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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CBC News
A grey, drab staff parking lot located at the eastern end of Ontario Place has been transformed into a new public waterfront park and trail that is made up of three hectares of green space.
The transformation is part of the rejuvenation of Ontario Place, which was closed to the public five years ago due to dwindling admissions.
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Niagara Falls Review
Canada's dominant leisure destination has also become the best meeting destination, says Noel Buckley, president and general manager of the Scotiabank Convention Centre.
"We are the dominant leisure destination in Canada, generating more international demand than any other leisure destination in the country," Buckley recently told Niagara Falls city council as he updated politicians on how the Stanley Avenue facility is performing.
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Government of Ontario
Ontario is unveiling a new tourist route that will guide visitors on a path closely aligned to explorer Samuel de Champlain's historic journey through Ontario.
Marie-France Lalonde, Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs, was at the International Pavilion in Ottawa recently to make the announcement on behalf of Eleanor McMahon, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. The Route Champlain will stretch over 1,500 kilometres and will shine the spotlight on Francophone culture and heritage.
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Canada Newswire
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) is celebrating a very successful 2016/17 fiscal year by confirming that it hosted 569 events and generated over $500 million for the City of Toronto and the Province of Ontario in total direct spending economic impact from April 2016 to April 2017. Based on the Ontario Tourism Regional Economic Impact Model (TREIM), the MTCC also sustained 5749 jobs in the city and generated $163 million in taxes.
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Hotel News Now
A recent discussion among hotel executives at the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference shared some interesting thoughts on how, when and why to invest in more technology.
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CBC News
For over two decades, First Story Toronto tours have brought people closer to areas that are rich in our city's Indigenous history.
It started back in 1995 as a project within the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto called the "Toronto Native Community History Project."
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