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OMCA
With all eyes on the skies, we lucked out and had a great day for our 46th Annual OMCA Golf Tournament in Niagara Falls! We hope everybody enjoyed the surprisingly good weather and great company. Thank you to all of our golfers, members and guests, volunteers and sponsors who participated in making our 46th Annual Golf Tournament another great summer event.
Thanks to the support we received, whether you were a sponsor or raffle ticket buyer (or both!), we raised $2,145 through the sales of our raffle tickets and the putting contest. The funds will go to the Mary Lynn Higgins Youth Fund, which provides opportunities for disadvantaged youth to join their classmates on school trips.
Thank you also to our sponsors for helping us make it all happen this year:
Caesars Windsor, Can-Ar Coach, Casino Rama Resort, Crestline Coach Ltd., Duty Free Americas, Fallsview Casino, Greyhound Bus Lines, The Magnes Group Inc, Motor Coach Industries (MCI), Niagara Falls Tourism, Niagara Parks Commission, Pacific Western Transportation, Prevost, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, Sight & Sound Theatres, Sound Insurance Services, Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), Turning Stone Resort Casino and Wajax.
Thank you again for joining us this week; we look forward to seeing you all next year!
OMCA
Registered delegates for the 2016 Marketplace in Niagara Falls, ON, can now access the online passport, MyOMCA. Delegates can view company information, search the attendee database, invoices, and more.
Click here to access the 2016 MyOMCA event passport!
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.
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The Ontario Government is looking to improve inter-city bus and transportation options. Your input can assist the Liberal Government in improving transportation options by bus in Northwestern Ontario. You can make your comments either online or in writing to the Ministry of Transportation.
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Government of Ontario
The province has officially opened the second segment of Durham Region Transit (DRT) bus-only lanes and announced funding for the next phase of work for the proposed Durham-Scarborough bus rapid transit (BRT) project to improve public transit.
As part of the government's Moving Ontario Forward plan, Ontario is also providing approximately $10 million to Metrolinx to work with Durham Region to advance planning, design and engineering work for the proposed BRT route between Oshawa and Scarborough.
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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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Tourism London is happy to announce that the City of London has been selected by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport to host the 2018 Ontario Summer Games, scheduled to take place August 2018. An official announcement will be made tonight at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2016 Ontario Summer Games in Mississauga, ON.
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Toronto Star
The Toronto region is in the midst of what politicians are billing as a "transit renaissance," which will see a major build of badly needed public transportation across the GTHA for the first time in decades.
But according to a new report, unless governments find more funding to pay for those planned lines, the money will run out before the renaissance is even halfway completed.
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Hamilton Spectator
You may have seen it pop up in your Facebook feed and thought: "That's interesting." The video that's gone viral, of small, self driving, electric buses now in operation in Arizona and Maryland, has been seen by more than a million people.
The Olli Bus, as it is called, is the latest product from a company known as Local Motors, a privately-owned company that is taking a unique look at solving transportation challenges.
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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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RT&S
Metrolinx and Ontario announced improvements to the Toronto's Dufferin St. Bridge to take place as part of the GO Regional Express Rail (RER) program.
With funding from the Moving Ontario Forward plan, Metrolinx plans to expand the bridge at Queen St. W. in Toronto to make way for the additional track needed for the Barrie GO corridor outlined in the GO RER program.
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CBC News
Ontario's Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca says he finally gets it — a two-lane stretch of Highway 3 is a deadly stretch of road that needs his attention.
Del Duca recently took his long-awaited tour of Highway 3.
"I've seen it first-hand. I get it. I've heard it loud and clear. I'm asking for just a little bit more patience," Del Duca told Windsor Morning host Peter Duck. "It definitely had a very strong impact on me."
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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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Ottawa Citizen
There is no momentum to use the historic Prince of Wales Bridge in Ottawa for any mode of transportation.
With the threat of closing the bridge to unsanctioned recreational use, it could be years until a pedestrian, cyclist, bus or train traverses the crossing.
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Hotel News Now
A lot of talk, marketing and emphasis in the hotel industry are on personal service and experience. According to accepted mantra, today's hotel guests — and especially coveted millennial travellers — choose hotels for the experiences they receive, not for the furniture and drapery fabrics in the guestroom.
A sometimes-overlooked element in that experience delivery happens at the front desk, or even earlier in the arrival process, such as at the front door or in the airport shuttle van.
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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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