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Daily Commercial News
Provincial representatives were on-hand recently to officially open Durham Region Transit's new Raleigh Bus Maintenance and Storage Facility. The state-of-the-art, 5,770-square-metre maintenance facility replaces the original maintenance area built in 1964 and has space to maintain and service 85 buses, states a release issued by the province.
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Daily Commercial News
Canada's Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (FBCL) has announced the completion of phase one of the new Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) integrated Traffic and Commercial Building for border operations at the Thousand Islands Bridge in Lansdowne, ON, east of Kingston. Announced in April 2013, the project was financed through the Gateways and Border Crossings Fund to expand and redesign the existing CBSA facility, notes a media statement issued recently.
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By Seth Sandronsky
 The U.S. Supreme Court decided unanimously to green-light parts of President Donald J. Trump's ban on travellers from six majority-Muslim nations. The executive order prevents people from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen from arriving stateside for 90 days — unless they have a "bona fide relationship with a person or entity in the United States." But what are the business impacts of this decision for the travel and tourism industry?
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Canadian Architect
Tourism in the Peterborough Area will receive a boost thanks to funding by the Government of Ontario for the redevelopment of The Canadian Canoe Museum. The larger museum will be able to display more pieces of importance to Canadian and world history.
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Canada Newswire
Celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary at the annual Redpath Waterfront Festival (RWF) presented by Billy Bishop Airport this Canada Day weekend, July 1-3. The waterfront will come to life with interactive shows and entertainment, food, drink, shopping, games and much more in two beautiful parks: Sherbourne Common and HTO Park.
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CBC News
An audacious art project is giving motorists in Quebec a better reason to pull over to a rest stop than a full bladder or an empty stomach: an appetite for art.
Throughout the summer, over a dozen sites along Highway 20 between Montreal and Quebec City are being taken over by contemporary artists. It's called Truck Stop, and it's one of Canada's most unique public art projects.
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Windsor Star
A property deal that will see governments on both sides of the border pay $48.4 million to the City of Detroit clears a major hurdle to construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
The deal announced includes property acquisition, job training and even environmental monitoring. It still requires final approval from Detroit's city council.
It is the culmination of months of tense negotiations between Detroit, the neighbourhood and bridge authority officials over city lands in the community of Delray — an industrial area in southwest Detroit where the Howe bridge will be located.
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Montreal Gazette
Montreal is preparing to receive a large influx of tourists this summer, in part due to the 375th anniversary celebrations.
Already, the Formula One Grand Prix brought in a huge number of tourists, although the data has not yet been compiled. Occupancy rate at downtown hotels reached almost 90 per cent.
Tourism growth for the city in 2017 is expected to be between 5.3 and 5.5 per cent based on last year's data. For Canada as a whole, growth will be about 3.7 per cent.
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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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Canadian Architect
CIBC Square, a transformative project by Ivanhoé Cambridge and Hines, has officially broken ground. Formerly known as Bay Park Centre, CIBC Square will feature two buildings and a one-acre elevated park over the rail corridor.
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National Post
At the port of entry in Cornwall, ON, some drivers are speeding through without clearing customs. Border officers are frustrated because policy forbids them from giving chase.
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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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Toronto Star
Ontario's ombudsman is investigating "weak links" to find out how drivers whose licences have been suspended or reinstated have missed important notifications from the Ministry of Transportation.
Mailing systems and computer problems are being considered as part of the investigation that began in May following a Toronto Star story about a Toronto man who learned his licence had been suspended since 2013, Paul Dubé said after issuing his annual report recently.
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Canada Newswire
School's almost out, but the last bell doesn't mean putting the brakes on learning. Stop the summer brain drain before it starts with a visit to the Ontario Science Centre, your source for summertime science fun. With new hands-on experiences, larger-than-life IMAX films and engaging programs, the Science Centre has something to keep inquisitive minds of all ages sharp this summer from July 1 to Sept. 4.
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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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By Bambi Majumdar
There is no doubt that Airbnb has disrupted the hospitality sector in a huge way. Airbnb likenesses have blossomed all over the world, with some continuing as small players and some integrating with larger brands. But it is not just in the realm of alternative accommodations that we see innovation happening. Hospitality innovation can be found in different options from brands at specific luxury price points.
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CBC News
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, otherwise known as Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, are visiting Wellington, ON, as part of their three-day royal tour of Canada.
Wellington is a small picturesque village in Prince Edward County, an island about two hours by car from downtown Toronto.
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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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