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OMCA
We're just 11 days away from the 46th Annual OMCA Golf Tournament at Legends on the Niagara!
If you registered with incomplete twosomes, threesomes and/or foursomes, please submit and confirm the names of all the golfers in your group(s) by Tuesday, Aug. 9 — contact Laura Huether at laura@omca.com.
OMCA
We are asking all of our member companies to forward any nominations that they may have to the OMCA office by Friday, Sept. 23. The categories for nomination are: Driver Excellence, Employee Excellence, Supplier Member Award of Distinction, Products & Services Member Award of Distinction, Lifetime Achievement, Mary Morton Award, Hall of Fame, Heroism, and Volunteer Award of Distinction. This is a great opportunity to show your appreciation to outstanding individuals in the industry. Awards will be presented at the All-Delegate Lunch & Industry Awards Presentation during the OMCA Marketplace on Monday, Oct. 31, 2016.
Click here to view and download the nomination criteria and forms.
OMCA via Winnipeg Free Press
It is with sadness that we pass along the news that Roger Fiola, one of our past, long-time OMCA members, has passed away.
Besides Roger's family, his life was as well defined by his many friends too numerous to name but who likewise are feeling this deep knowingness of loss. Anyone who knew him knew what a little rascal he could be and how he had many passions: racing cars, making people laugh, the great urge to always lend a hand, watching sports, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, quading and music to name a few but let's be honest, socializing with friends was his fave! An informal wake was held at Ste. Anne Hotel on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016.
See full version in the Winnipeg Free Press on Aug. 4, 2016.
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OMCA
Subscribers to OMCA's Driver Licence Check service are reminded the next licence status check will occur on Thursday, Aug. 25, and to be sure to update driver rosters on the system. The cut-off time for any last-minute changes to the driver roster is 5:00 p.m. that day.
Rozi Humphrey is the new contact for the Driver Licence Status Check; for any inquiries or assistance, she can be reached at rozi@omca.com or 416-229-6622 x0.
Globe and Mail
More U.S. tourists are vacationing in Canada to take advantage of the low Canadian dollar, says a recent report. Lyle Stein, Managing Director, Vestcap Investment Management discusses the impact on the Canadian economy.
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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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CP24
Service was suspended along a six-station stretch of Line 1 for about 90 minutes recently, but a decision that was quietly made by the TTC more than a year ago meant that there were no shuttle buses ordered.
Though the TTC often brings in shuttle buses to transport stranded riders during extended service disruptions such as the one that occurred recently, it turns out that a new policy was put in place about 18 months ago to not dispatch shuttle buses when the interruption occurs in the downtown core and is not expected to last for more than two hours.
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Government of Ontario
Permit applications for Canada's first High-Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes can be submitted online at Ontario.ca/HOTLanes from Aug. 1 to Aug. 21. HOT lanes improve traffic flow, maximize highway capacity, and help to manage congestion.
The pilot project begins Sept. 15, 2016, when the existing High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on the QEW will be designated as HOT lanes.
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Niagara Falls Review
Niagara's three border mayors plan to write a letter calling on the federal government to address the traffic backups that have been a frequent problem at bridges into Canada this summer.
"We're all feeling the pain. It's very frustrating," said Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati, adding counterpart mayors in the U.S. are equally frustrated.
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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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Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton city councillors are resurrecting calls for cash to support a long-planned web of rapid transit corridors to compliment and feed LRT.
Just where that cash will come from remains uncertain, however.
The city's master transportation plan in 2007 envisioned a so-called BLAST network to connect the lower city east-to-west, link the airport to the harbour north to south, send express buses whizzing to Waterdown and across the Mountain.
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InsideHalton.com
Construction could get underway as early as next year to add upwards of 900 new parking spots at the Aldershot GO Station. "This parking lot is maxed out and I have received complaints about illegal parking on nearby streets," Councillor Rick Craven wrote in his July newsletter.
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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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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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Montreal Gazette
Bombardier Transportation recently announced that Ontario's regional transit agency, Metrolinx, has exercised options to purchase 125 new commuter double-deck rail cars.
Metrolinx is the Ontario transportation agency for the Greater Toronto area and Hamilton.
The order is valued at about $428 million.
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The Wellington Advertiser
When the Ontario Good Roads Association met in 1999 for its annual convention, the downloading of provincial highways to local municipalities was surely a major topic of discussion.
The construction of the provincial highway network, with high standards of construction and consistent maintenance, occupied the energies of a generation of activists. The loss of much of the network could result in a patchwork system, as well as great additional burdens on property taxes.
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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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National Post
Credit card companies disagree strongly about what the best rewards card for Canadians who like to travel is, but they all agree on one thing: you need to do your research and pick the card that's best for you. There are widely varying styles of cards, with different ways of choosing your travel and earning points and also varying fees. It's a complicated field with dozens of options.
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