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OMCA
Congratulations to the Meadowmere Resort as the winner of this year’s supplier draw! This company was randomly selected from the 154 suppliers that had registered before July 31st proving that it pays to register early. Meadowmere Resort will receive a complimentary registration to the 2020 Marketplace in Niagara Falls, ON! It is not too late to register for this year’s marketplace, however, so get your registrations in now if you haven’t already.
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OMCA
September 5th marks the day that all registered delegates can request appointments with those companies that they would like to meet with at the 2019 Marketplace. Mark that day on your calendars because getting your requests in early will assist you in getting the appointment schedule you are hoping for. If you aren’t already registered, be sure to do so before September!
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Tourism HR Canada
In June 2019, the unemployment rate in the tourism sector was at 4.8 per cent, which is 0.3 percentage points higher than the rate reported in June 2018, but lower than the previous month (May 2019), when the unemployment rate stood at 5.4 per cent.
At 4.8 per cent, tourism’s unemployment rate was below Canada’s seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate of 5.2 per cent.
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OttawaMatters
The Ontario government has injected some life back into TD Ottawa Jazz Festival, after the event had been denied a Celebrate Ontario Funding grant.
Celebrate Ontario funding was used to provided $13 million to more than 250 festivals across the province. It's money that the jazz festival has counted on for the last 13 years, but this year the festival learned it would not be receiving the money just three-weeks before the 2019 event was set to kick off.
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Cision via Natural Resources Canada
Reducing pollution from transportation is essential as Canada works to fight climate change, support healthy communities and invest in clean economic growth. The Government of Canada is encouraging the widespread adoption of electric vehicles by supporting innovative projects that provide more options to drive clean, including by making investments in electric, hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles.
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The home of Canada’s largest casino resort, Canadian whisky, Canada’s best pizza, 18 wineries, Canada’s Southernmost point and more.
Discover more about what your group can do in Windsor Essex at visitwindsoressex.com/groups .
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CTV News
Questions remain over why two school buses carrying children attending a Brossard day camp burst into flames following a car accident on a highway near St-Eustache.
According to Andre Southiere, owner of school bus company Autobus Rive-Sud, while there had been speculation the fire had been caused by a propane fuel tank, investigators believe it may have been due to an electrical problem with one of the buses’ alternators.
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Mass Transit
The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) has invited Motor Coach Industries’ D45 CRT LE transit coach to join the council’s rally and march to Washington, D.C, which is part of its July 22-25 Annual Conference on Independent Living.
The 1.5-mile march draws more than 1,000 people with disabilities, disability advocates and allies, members of Congress, and government officials.
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Unique River Cruises, custom tours, and unforgettable experiences. CroisiEurope pioneered the River Cruise and Small Ship world and offers the widest selection of River Cruises in the industry. Beyond the perennial favorites on the Romantic Rhine or Danube Capitals, look for small group Canal Barges in France, the Elbe River from Prague to Berlin, Italy’s Canal Bianco, and the Hungarian Tokaj Wine Region. We are here to create the perfect cruise-tour for your clientele.
800 768 7232
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Lunch, Sightseeing and Dining Cruises aboard the largest cruise ship in the Kawarthas. Our Captain provides historic commentary as we navigate our way amongst Stoney Lakes 1128 Islands. We are conveniently located just 2 hours north of Toronto. Welcome Aboard!
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Hamilton Spectator via Waterloo Region Record
Ontario is still spending money to launch a new Highway 7, despite delaying construction and putting the project under review with no published plan to complete it.
On the bank of the Grand River, a drilling machine bored into the earth recently to dig a groundwater monitoring well where two highway bridges are proposed to span the river.
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Seaway News
Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry MPP Jim McDonell recently announced that the City of Cornwall would receive $18.2 million over 10 years for Cornwall Transit to purchase new buses.
The money is being provided through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), a funding programming partnership between the federal, provincial and municipal governments.
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Our Tobermory boat tour features the spectacular sights surrounding Tobermory in Fathom Five National Marine Park, including Flowerpot Island and The Grotto!
Book In Person:
53 Bay St. S. Tobermory
7405 HWY 6, Tobermory
Phone:
519-596-2626
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Shoulder seasons at Hillman Michigan's Thunder Bay Resort & Mackinac Island's
Bicycle Street Inn
One of America's Top Attractions!
ABA Best of the Best!
Thunder Bay Resort's award winning Elk Viewing Dinner Ride is a perfect destination for one or two night stays, with spacious onsite lodging and nearby attractions.
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Skift
When it comes to serving travellers with disabilities, hospitality is taking small steps in the right direction, but disruption is scarce. Hotels could even take a cue from airports on this — and leverage a huge market that’s there for the taking.
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By Lark Gould
The results of a recently released annual survey paint a picture of rapidly changing priorities among travellers, driven by growing concerns over safety, more conscious travel values, and the quick adoption of new platforms in the sharing economy. The research hails from the 29th annual MMGY Travel Intelligence report: The 2019 Portrait of American Travelers survey. Here are some highlights from the latest edition of the travel survey.
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A perfect add-in to your Niagara US trip!
Group Friendly Tours | Wineries | Brewery | Underground Railroad | Cobblestone Homes | Birds of Prey Demonstrations | Haunted Ghost Tours | Star Search with local Astronomers | Lakeside Dining | War of 1812 Weaponry Demos | Custom Itineraries Contact Wilson Tourism: 716 830 4151 Email: WilsonTourism@aol.com |
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Your Company's Ad Here!
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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Simcoe Reformer
The average Ontarian’s driving record varies wildly depending on the city they live in, according to study conducted by InsuranceHotline.com.
The study found the top Ontario city for worst drivers is Orangeville.
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CBC News
The Ontario government is starting construction for two rail tunnels under Highway 401 and Highway 409 to make way for added GO train service along the Kitchener corridor.
The tunnels are approximately 175 metres long and are being built under 21 live lanes on both highways. They are meant to accommodate additional tracks and signaling.
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