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OMCA
Dave Carroll, who has been a cornerstone of OMCA and Motor Coach Canada, is officially retired as of June 29, 2016. After some 16 years of making the bus industry a better place to work for all of us, Dave is moving on to the next phase of life, being able to spend more time with his wife and family, and travelling the world. There's no doubt that we're all going to miss Dave a lot, but we all wish him well in his well-deserved retirement.
In his place, we have been able to find an outstanding individual to step in and take on the almost impossible task of taking on Dave's role within the organization.
Jennifer Fox is the newest addition to OMCA, as Director of Regulatory Affairs, and for the past ten years she has been working for the Ontario Trucking Association and the Canadian Trucking Alliance, primarily dealing with border issues. She brings to the table not only a good understanding of commercial vehicle operations as well as association management, but a tremendous amount of enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment to providing service for members.
Jennifer may be reached at jennifer@omca.com or 416-229-6622 x230.
OMCA
OMCA members attending this event can make room reservations at the Best Western Cairn Croft Hotel:
• Online: By using this booking code: http://goo.gl/32vb8y
• Or by calling 1-800-263-2551 and quoting reference number #4794 or OMCA Golf Tournament block of rooms
Reservations must be made by July 22, 2016 to guarantee the negotiated group rate. Rooms booked after the cut-off date or before or after contracted dates outlined online could be subject to higher rates or no availability.
OMCA
If you haven't already done so, get yourself signed up to golf with OMCA this summer! Spaces are limited — click here to register today!
• 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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Globe and Mail
A new poll finds that while most Canadians have lived or travelled abroad, the majority see their homeland as a top vacation destination.
A survey conducted by Ipsos Reid for Historica Canada says 68 per cent of participants agreed that "Canada has something for everyone, so why go anywhere else."
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Government of Ontario
Ontario is making major improvements to highways, roads and bridges in Southwestern Ontario that will create or sustain more than 21,000 construction jobs across the province and make travel easier for families and businesses.
There are 10 new construction projects in Southwestern Ontario underway this season.
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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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CBC News
One of the four new GO Transit stations officially announced for Toronto's east end will be a hub for transit and employment in the area, Mayor John Tory said.
Tory said the East Harbour station, to be located at the Don Yard and Unilever area between Cherry Street and Eastern Avenue, near the Don Valley Parkway and Lake Shore Boulevard, will be important because it will connect to the proposed Downtown Relief Line, and provide transit for employees who will work at new businesses expected to locate at the site in the future.
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Globe and Mail
Canadian hedge fund West Face Capital is pushing SNC-Lavalin Group to sell its stake in Ontario's 407 toll highway, a move that could fetch the engineering and construction company more than $5 billion, according to two sources familiar with the process.
West Face is an SNC shareholder but has not disclosed the size of its holding. SNC owns about 17 per cent of the 407, which many investors see as a non-core asset.
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Toronto Star
For the past few years, Suzanne Beldycki has relied on a school bus to take her three young children to class each morning at precisely 7:57 a.m. and bring them home at 3:30 p.m.
But as the school year turned to summer vacation, she had no idea her kids would be without a lift come September.
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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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Government of Ontario
Ontario is planning to bring new weekday GO rail service between the future Confederation GO Station in Hamilton and the Niagara Region starting in 2021, with service to Niagara Falls by 2023.
Subject to a final agreement with CN Rail, Metrolinx will start the consultations, planning and design work required to implement the service.
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CP24
New high-occupancy toll lanes will open along a stretch of the Queen Elizabeth Way in the fall as part of a pilot project aimed at improving traffic flow, Transportation Minister Stephen Del Duca has announced.
The lanes, which replace existing high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, will be placed between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington.
Vehicles with two or more occupants will still be allowed to travel in the lanes for free but now single drivers will have the option of purchasing a permit to use them.
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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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Government of Ontario
Ontario is continuing to invest in highway infrastructure in the Northwest, supporting economic growth and creating jobs.
Through the Northern Highways Program, the province has awarded contracts totaling $26 million for projects.
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CBC News
When it comes to taking public transit in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, the farther you ride the more you should pay, Mayor John Tory says.
Tory made the comments on the same day the board of the regional transit agency, Metrolinx, was looking at options for a new, more integrated fare structure that would help pay for the expansion of public transt in the GTHA.
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Cruise aboard Sunset Cruises Peerless II and see what Muskoka is all about.
Enjoy the sights of the stunningly rugged and beautiful Canadian Shield
on the Muskoka lakes.
Muskoka Lakes Museum is located adjacent to our dock in historic Port Carling,
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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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Hotel News Now
Hoteliers are beginning to create a presence on Snapchat by posting unique content and crafting filters for brands and companies, which can sometimes require spending more money to produce high-quality content for users, sources said.
Innovation and trends author Michael Tchong said hoteliers need to be prepared and have realistic expectations when it comes to investing in Snapchat.
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The Huffington Post
Leading cities like New York, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Hong Kong and Shanghai have all focused on improving "people moving" for some time now, realizing that their airports have become the centre of their region's connectivity. In a world where business is increasingly conducted between mega-regions, getting to and from the airport quickly is an economic advantage.
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Tire Business
In the absence of any national or provincial rules about tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), the Ontario Tire Dealers Association (OTDA) has issued an advisory for all tire dealerships that TPMS must always remain functional after tire service.
"We strongly suggest that a TPMS system should never be deactivated or rendered ineffective after any tire repair, replacements, rotations, installation of new wheels or any service whereby the TPMS system can be affected," the OTDA said in its notice.
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Hotel News Now
Social media remains an important piece of the hotel sales-and-marketing puzzle. However, social media platforms have proven to be more than a way to market hotels — they have become a way to build a hotel's reputation.
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