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Government of Ontario
As part of Ontario's commitment to facilitate new and innovative travel options, the province is seeking input on how to improve public transportation between communities.
This summer, Ontario will be engaging with industry, stakeholders, communities and Indigenous peoples across the province about how to modernize bus services in the province.
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Daily Commercial News
On June 23, Ontario's Ministry of Transportation announced changes to high occupancy vehicle lanes taking effect Sept. 15, 2016. The changes are part of a pilot aimed to improve travel options in Ontario. Under the pilot, a section of the QEW will be designated as high occupancy toll lanes (HOT), meaning traffic travelling between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington using the HOT lanes will be required to pay fees. This change will not apply to vehicles with more than one occupant, meaning there is no change to the high occupancy lanes for motor coaches. The pilot simply allows single occupant vehicles to purchase a permit to use the lane at a cost of $180 for three months.
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TICO
ATTENTION: ALL TICO REGISTRANTS:
The following information may affect your TICO Registration under the
Travel
Industry Act, 2002. As you may be aware, the Ontario Government approved
amendments to Ontario Regulation
26/05,
which included an exemption for
individuals/companies exclusively selling one day tours. This exemption came
into force on July 1, 2016.
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London Free Press
Motorists and tourist operators are finally getting a break this summer.
Gasoline prices aren't seeing the usual mid-summer spike with the average price down more than 20 cents/litre compared to the same time last year.
The low gas prices may be rubbing off on the tourist industry.
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Toronto Star
The TTC board has endorsed a policy that would require kids as young as six to carry Presto cards.
At a recent meeting, TTC commissioners voted to approve a slew of new measures that will affect the agency's youngest riders and are aimed in part at preventing fare evasion.
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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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Globe and Mail
Ontario is building nearly 500 electric vehicle charging stations across the province with hopes they will encourage more residents to use electric vehicles.
The provincial government says the network of public stations will help address "range anxiety" among electric car drivers who may be concerned about the distance their vehicles can travel compared to traditional vehicles.
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CBC News
Ontario Place, the province's iconic park on the Toronto waterfront, remains closed for the fifth straight summer and its promised revitalization is occurring more slowly than originally promised.
When the provincial government announced in February 2012 that it was shutting down the park, it set Canada's 150th birthday, July 1, 2017, as the target date for reopening.
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The Weather Network
As hot and humid weather continues in southern Ontario, heat warnings are in place to stress the potential risks of dangerously warm weather.
But for some — namely, the hundreds of thousands of weekday boarders that use public transit in the GTA — extreme heat can have an impact even when inside of an air-conditioned train carriage.
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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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CBC News
A change in funding from Ottawa means Trius Transit is getting six-year-old buses from Calgary instead of 10 new vehicles, according to owner Mike Cassidy.
He said the allocation of the federal government's transit program used to be based on population but has been changed to ridership within the provinces instead.
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Government of Ontario
Ontario is investing $16,950 to support Volleyball Canada's 2016 Men's National Team Challenge Cup and Youth National Development Program in Kingston, through its Sport Hosting Program, to support the growth of athletes and contribute to the local economy.
Over 300 athletes and coaches, representing nine provincial/territorial regions, are in Kingston for the Men's National Team Challenge Cup.
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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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2016 marks 100 years for one of our most beloved attractions, the Whirlpool Aero Car! Riders of this historic attraction enjoy panoramic views of both the swirling waters below & surrounding gorge scenery, soaring 3,500 feet across the Canadian side of the Niagara River! Contact Jennifer Thomas for more information: (905) 356-2241
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CBC News
Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca will drive the deadly stretch of Highway 3, between Essex and Leamington, next month, he said in an email to CBC News.
Del Duca's public promise comes hours after Essex NDP MPP Taras Natyshak claimed to have personally invited the minister to take a ride on the busy highway.
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Skift
Choosing the world's best tourism websites is more difficult in 2016 than it was the last time we picked our favorites in late 2013, but that's not because there are so many better online experiences today in the destination marketing world.
It's more challenging because tourism bureaus are all simplifying their websites on the front-end. The best sites are adopting a similar full-width modular design, flat architecture, and streamlined navigation structure due to the demand for speed and efficiency on mobile.
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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
There's recently been two separate pieces of research essentially showing that many Americans are leaving their paid vacation days on the table. A study called "Project: Time Off" showed that 55 per cent of Americans had unused vacation days in 2015, the highest number in the history of the research.
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