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OMCA
The Provincial Government recently announced that it will be introducing road safety legislation in advance of the legalization of cannabis products next July. The new legislation will specifically address the issue of commercial drivers.
According to the province, there will be a "zero tolerance" policy for commercial drivers when it comes to detecting alcohol or drugs in their system. The federal government is in the process of establishing screening devices with appropriate thresholds for detecting the presence of drug use, but once approved by the federal law, any commercial driver found to have used cannabis will be subject to the following penalties:
For all occurrences, the driver's licence will be suspended for 3 days, plus the following monetary penalties: $250 for the first occurrence, $350 for the second occurrence, and $450 for the third and subsequent occurrences. Other penalties, such as mandatory education or treatment programs, may also apply for repeat offenders.
This means employers will have more ability to insist that their drivers not use cannabis products as a condition of employment. While it may be legal in the general public, it will be clearly illegal to have any drugs in your system, regardless of any arguments about actual impairment, under the proposed provincial law.
As with many things related to the issue of cannabis legalization, there will continue to be unanswered questions and policy will evolve (e.g. will a driver's pot conviction impact CVOR, if so, how?) but in general this announcement strengthens the hand of employers in telling drivers they cannot use, and as such is likely good news.
Hamilton Spectator
The school bus delays due to driver shortages have worsened for both Hamilton school boards — and a resolution isn't expected until mid-October, according to public board chair Todd White.
"There's no denying we're incredibly disappointed with the October resolution date," White said. "It's unacceptable."
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BayToday
Although the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) North Bay Detachment local traffic initiative Start Safe has ended, officers will continue throughout the school year closely monitoring the bus routes. During the campaign, officers issued 25 Provincial Offence Notices (PON) for speeding (during bus hours), two PON's for fail to stop for school bus lights and one Summons for stunt driving.
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CTV News
President and CEO of the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel says the border crossing will be closed completely for 10 days in October for repairs and upgrades.
Neal Belitsky says the tunnel closure will start Oct. 20 at 8:30 p.m. It will reopen on Oct. 30 at 5:30 a.m..
The original plan was to schedule a number closures during nights and weekends. They still have night closures planned in November.
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CBC News
The federal government is lending support to the ongoing effort to twin Highway 11-17 between Thunder Bay and Nipigon in northwestern Ontario. Ottawa recently announced it would contribute $83 million towards work to twin three sections of the highway.
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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, this is a "must see" while visiting Muskoka.
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Government of Ontario
Ontario plans to crack down on careless and distracted driving with tough new rules and penalties that would help improve road safety and keep the most vulnerable road users — including pedestrians and cyclists — safe.
Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca and Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Eleanor McMahon, were in Toronto recently to announce the tough new road-safety measures. They were joined by Han Dong, MPP for Trinity-Spadina.
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SooToday
The results are in, and they're amazing! More than 1.5 million viewers watched the Sault Ste. Marie episode of The Amazing Race Canada earlier this month. In terms of promotional value, this represents over $1.18 million of ad coverage for the community in the Ontario market alone.
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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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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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Toronto Life
The already-crowded landscape of Toronto hotels is about to get even more stacked in the coming months. New properties include a tower from the city's biggest nightlife impresario, a waterfront complex with more than 400 rooms and a sprawling athletics facility, and major makeovers of downtown towers. Here are four fresh overnight destinations, ranging from just opened to just over the horizon.
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Global News
The Toronto-Montreal travel corridor has been identified as one of the strongest candidates for a hyperloop system that could cut the travel time between the cities from five hours to just 39 minutes.
The route is the only Canadian winner among 10 international entries chosen in a competition sponsored by Los Angeles-based Hyperloop One and now will be studied to determine commercial viability.
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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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Founded in 1992 by experienced Paramedics to fill a gap they found in the public's training and preparedness for emergencies. MORE
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Fortune
A 40-foot electric bus from Proterra travelled 1,101.2 miles at low speed without recharging, cruising to a new electric vehicle range record, the California manufacturer said recently.
Bus and truck companies are beginning to launch electric models, typically for light- and medium-duty tasks. The new technology often carries a high price, though, and a major challenge is creating vehicles with acceptable range at a competitive price.
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Art Gallery of Sudbury has a collection of contemporary and historical works of art, including a selection by Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven. The Gallery offers a Plein Air excursion to learn on site painting and drawing techniques at a favourite painting spot of A.Y. Jackson of the Group of Seven.
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July 15-16 with a free 2 day festival, at the historical site in Birchtown Nova Scotia, featuring African Nova Scotian artists, musicians and playwrights. For more information visit our Website or like our page on Facebook.
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