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The Ontario Transportation Expo is One Week Away!
OMCA
Get registered. Get ready. Get reacquainted with Ontario’s busing industry and its worldwide suppliers at the largest conference and trade show of its kind in Canada. Still not registered for this epic event? What are you waiting for! Trade show admission is free for bus operators, but the conference sessions and networking is worth the investment. Find out more at https://ote.ca/
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Cape May MAC
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Visit Cheyenne.
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Update from the OMCA President
OMCA
Earlier this month Premier Doug Ford announced his new cabinet. OMCA welcomes Neil Lumsden MPP for Hamilton East—Stoney Creek as the new Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport and welcomes back Caroline Mulroney as the reappointed Minister of Transportation and Francophone Affairs. We like to also recognize the reappointment of Monte McNaughton, who returns as the Minister of Labour, Training, and Skills Development in an expanded role which includes the immigration file.
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Travel 180 feet beneath the historic Niagara Parks Power Station to explore the 2,200-foot-long tunnel that leads to the edge of the Niagara River. Make your way to an observation deck where you’ll get a never-before-seen view of the magnificent Niagara Falls!
Book your group tour with us today: groups@niagaraparks.com
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These Ontario cities and towns are now paying people to visit
CTV News
A few Ontario cities and towns are now offering to pay tourists to encourage them to stay overnight this summer.
As more COVID-19 restrictions ease, tourism in Ontario is finally picking up speed, and now some cities and towns are offering benefits and rebates for people who visit.
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After conservation efforts reintroduced Saskatchewan bison to their traditional lands in 2019, they helped archaeologists uncover 1,000-year-old petroglyphs and the tool used to carve them.
This historic find uncovers a new chapter in the story of the Northern Plains Indigenous People who have gathered on this land for over 6,000 years.
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Northeastern Ontario offers a variety of places to explore
CTV News
Whether you’re looking for a change of pace, a breath of fresh air or a glimpse into nature, northern Ontario has an outdoor oasis waiting to be discovered.
"There’s a whole world up here to explore," said Trevor Beard, the executive director for Northeastern Ontario Tourism.
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Explore magnificent scenery, outstanding dining, craft beverage and farm market trails, outdoor adventure steeped in our nation's rich history, and so much more! Rediscover your inspiration in Gettysburg and Adams County, Pennsylvania.
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Ontario mandates new amber-red light warning system on school buses
Global News
It’s the first week of summer break for most elementary and secondary students across the province, which means school buses, for the most part, will be parked for the next two months.
But when they hit the road again in September, they’ll feature a new eight amber-red light warning system.
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Why more Canadians are adding Indigenous stops to their summer road trips
CBC News
Summer vacation season is upon us and the president and CEO of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) says a growing number of people want to include learning about Indigenous history and culture into their trips.
Keith Henry explained why in an interview on CBC Kitchener-Waterloo's The Morning Edition with host Craig Norris.
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London community and tourism projects receive $3.7 million in funding
Global News
The government of Canada is investing over $3.7 million towards 10 community infrastructure and tourism projects in the London, Ont., region.
Helena Jaczek, the minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) made the announcement at London Children’s Museum Tuesday afternoon.
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Broadway, to Radio City Music Hall and around the World – FPP is Where Special Happens!”
Inquire about Monday Afternoon New Horizons Senior Programs.
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Transit studies on eco-friendly buses in Brampton and Burlington get federal funding boost
Insauga
Brampton and Burlington’s electrified and hydrogen-fueled vehicles will help the rubber meet the road for studies on the impact of eco-friendly transit vehicles. Brampton North MP Ruby Sahota announced $175,000 in funding on Tuesday (July 5) through the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) to support a study on Brampton Transit’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet ridership demand.
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From landmark sights and monuments, to national museums, Indigenous culture, festivals and celebrations–Ottawa immerses visitors in the inspiring stories of our amazing country.
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