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OMCA
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s OMCA golf tournament — everyone had a blast and the weather finally cooperated. We would like to give a special thanks to all of our sponsors for their support. Also to our amazing volunteers who helped things run smoothly. And finally a big thank you to all member companies that donated to the prize table — it made for some very lucky winners! Photos are up on our Facebook page — click Read More to see them.
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SooToday
Despite a busy forest fire season, Tourism Northern Ontario is reminding visitors that it is business as usual for tourism operators in Northern Ontario.
Although the affected areas in Northeastern Ontario only make up for one per cent of the region’s geography, tourism operators have noted challenges as a result of the perceived danger of the fires. Two large fires which started early this season have been sensationalized in local and provincial news outlets, creating an unclear picture for potential travellers.
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Cision
Keolis Canada and the City of Candiac, with the manufacturer NAVYA, financial support from the Québec Government, the collaboration of Propulsion Québec, the Cluster for Electric and Smart Transportation and the Technopôle IVÉO are pleased to officially announce the first long-term demonstration project of a 100 per cent electric autonomous shuttle on public roads in Canada. The NAVYA Autonom Shuttle will operate in mixed traffic, this is a first step towards integrating autonomous shuttles into shared transportation solutions, in addition to complement the existing transport offer.
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CBC News
After losing its licence in Quebec, Sinorama Holidays travel agency has ended its operations in Ontario.
The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) says Sinorama was placed under trusteeship on July 24 after an $11 million shortfall and voluntarily ceased its activities in Ontario on August 8, terminating its Ontario Travel Industry Act, 2002 registration.
The Markham-based travel agency, which was well known, specialized in small group tours to China.
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CTV News
Longtime marijuana advocate Neev Tapiero is ready for the cannabis-driven tourists to come, and he's not waiting for legalization to roll out the welcome mat.
The former dispensary owner anticipates an influx of visitors eager to try Canadian weed once recreational use is legalized Oct. 17, and is already courting foreign travellers through his Toronto-based tour company Canadian Kush Tours.
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From the home of Canada whisky to our booming craft beer scene, the Barrels Bottles & Brews Trail in Windsor Essex is a must see, do and taste! Explore our breweries and distilleries, taste our craft, and meet the makers!
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Global News
People travelling across the border and then coming home are being warned their cell phone isn't private. Border guards are allowed to look at the device. Global National's Robin Gill talks to Meghan McDermott of the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association to talk about the legalities of it.
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CBC News
When Greyhound Canada ends its bus service in the Western provinces, about 300 communities will be left without an intercity bus service.
The move, which goes into effect at the end of October, will create huge bus deserts — large rural areas disconnected from each other and from the rest of the country.
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Birchtown, the largest free Black settlement in the 1780’s, where people voted with their feet for freedom. Come experience the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre. Contact our organization any time of the year to arrange for a site tour.
For more information visit: www.blackloyalist.com
or call 1-877-354-0772.
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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 Radek Meljon today at 289-695-5394.
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Urban Toronto
Five months after Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) awarded it a contract for expanding Agincourt GO Station, EllisDon Transit Infrastructure (EDTI) has submitted its plans to the City of Toronto for site-plan approval. If the city approves the plans, it may issue a building permit and the project can proceed to construction.
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Cision
The governments of Canada and Quebec recognize that tourism infrastructure plays a key role in developing dynamic, prosperous communities and showcasing Canada's and Quebec's heritage.
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; and Serge Simard, Member of the National Assembly for Dubuc, and Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier for the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, recently announced that the governments of Canada and Quebec will each invest close to $134,000 for the installation of wastewater treatment equipment for washrooms of the Sainte-Rose-du-Nord wharf.
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Global News
A new online tool puts everything Edmonton has to offer right at your fingertips.
Edmonton Tourism partnered with Utrip, an artificial intelligence recommendation engine for travel, which allows users to tailor a dream vacation within minutes.
The technology uses traveller's interests and budget to sort through options including arts and culture, food and drink and "must-see" local spots.
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