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Government of Ontario
Infrastructure remains at the core of Ontario's economic plan and is a central way in which the government is helping people with their everyday lives. After decades of underinvestment by all orders of government, Ontario's transit systems, roads and bridges, hospitals and schools, and water infrastructure fell into disrepair. Public infrastructure hadn't kept up with yesterday's growth and was not supporting tomorrow's growth.
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Toronto Star
Should the TTC double down on its troubled streetcar order, or abandon plans to increase the size of its fleet and buy new buses instead?
It's a question the transit agency is grappling with and will likely have to answer in the coming months.
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Government of Ontario
Over the next few years, Ontario is increasing some driver and vehicle licence fees.
The revenue generated from the fee changes will help support the maintenance of provincial roads, highways and bridges. Even with the increase, Ontario drivers are still paying lower fees than many other provinces in Canada.
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YorkRegion.com
Festival and event organizers are encouraged to apply for Celebrate Ontario 2017 funding.
This provincial grant program supported 200 festivals and events last year. Organizers of existing large festivals and events can apply for multi-year funding now, which can help provide improved experiences for visitors and, hopefully, attract more tourists.
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CTV News
Transport Canada has for more than a year expressed concerns over maintenance and repairs on the Ambassador Bridge with the Canadian Transit Company, the private company that owns the cross-border suspension bridge between Windsor and Detroit — the busiest border crossing in the country.
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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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Experience 1800s – 1900s Pennsylvania Dutch Christmas traditions and folklore of these early settlers. Tour the decorated village with cookies in the windows and an upside down tree in the Tavern. Enjoy a holiday meal in our 1856 Historic Tavern followed by a vignette with the famous character “Der Belsnickel” A unique tour you won’t soon forget!
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Global News
The Ontario government recently launched a high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes pilot project on the QEW in Burlington and Oakville.
The current high-occupancy vehicle lanes between Guelph Line and Trafalgar Road will be converted to HOT lanes allowing single occupant vehicles with permits to use the lanes.
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CP24
Ontario ombudsman Paul Dubé is appointing staff members to examine the widespread shortage of school bus drivers affecting hundreds of students.
Recent school bus driver shortages in Toronto, York Region and Hamilton have affected over 1,000 children and their parents, who have been forced to find alternative transportation for their kids.
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Niagara Fall Reviews
It has been a great summer for many tourism operators in Niagara Falls and they are hoping it will continue into the new year.
"For the first time we've seen this perfect storm," said Wayne Thomson, chairman of Niagara Falls Tourism.
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Discover more than 150 remarkable works by this modern indigenous master.
Alex Janvier, Untitled, 1986, NGC, Ottawa. Photo © NGC
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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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Tnooz
It is often the case today that a tour operator of less than 10 people feels like it simply does not have the capacity to hire someone to manage its technology system. The truth of it is there is an "all hands on deck" need for the entire team to be focused on selling product and therefore senior players don't see, or have the time to explore, the value in hiring someone based on their technical skills.
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What do you do when you have less than 12 months to plan an enormous music and art festival?
That's the question Rui Pimenta and Layne Hinton of Art Spin bike tours faced when they got the green light to host In/Future on Ontario Place's largely abandoned West Island.
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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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Hotel News Now
Hotel industry tech experts anticipate hotel companies will invest more in mobile application capabilities and bandwidth speeds in 2017, and guests will continue to give out personal data, which could aid hoteliers.
Ron Hardin, VP of technology at Davidson Hotels & Resorts, said the need for faster bandwidth speeds will grow as more and more guests start bringing multiple devices and streaming video in their rooms.
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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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Tropicana Atlantic City is a 24-hour gaming destination located on the beach and Boardwalk. Featuring 2,079 hotel rooms and home of The Quarter, a 200,000 square foot entertainment complex, Tropicana is the premier resort in Atlantic City. With 24 restaurants, 25 shops, 18 bars and lounges, 2 pools, and a spa, Tropicana was highlighted as one of the “Coolest Casinos in the World” by PopSugar.
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