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OMCA
Possible awards to be won include: Driver’s Excellence Award, Employee Excellence Award, Hall of Fame Award, Heroism Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, Mary Morton Award, Products and Services Member Award of Distinction, Supplier Member Award of Distinction, and Volunteer Award of Distinction. These awards are granted only if someone has shown great aptitude in the respective field, which can only be made known through a nomination. For descriptions of the awards and nomination forms, visit our website. NOMINATE NOW
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Bring your cow boy hat — and bring your appetite! Get ready to kick up your boots at the Tourism Windsor Essex opening reception at the Bull & Barrel in downtown Windsor. Chow down on home style locally sourced smokehouse cooking paired with local wines, beers & spirits (we are the home of Canadian whisky!). Dance until your feet hurt with line dancing lessons and take a ride on Fu Manchu (the mechanical bull) — or escape for a quiet drink around the fireplace with acoustic jams on Windsor’s largest patio!
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Be sure to get your donation in to get extra exposure to hundreds of delegates at the 2018 Marketplace. Whether or not you are able to attend this year, donations are a great way to put some excitement around your name. Proceeds go to the development fund, helping students in Travel & Tourism get their start in the motor coach industry.
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Globe and Mail
The head coach of the Humboldt Broncos says his Saskatchewan junior hockey team will push for seat-belt use on team buses after a deadly crash in the spring.
In a statement, the Broncos said their coaches, players and staff will buckle up not only when travelling to games but also in their day-to-day lives.
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Cision
Destination Canada, Canada's national tourism marketing organization, recently welcomed two exciting new members to the Canadian Signature Experiences collection from across Canada.
The Canadian Signature Experiences is a curated collection of over 200 extraordinary and authentically Canadian travel experiences. As diverse as the country itself, these unique experiences are offered from coast to coast to coast and provide an introduction to the best Canada — and Canadians — has to offer.
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Thrilling Games; A luxurious Four Diamond hotel; Headline entertainment and delectable dining options – it’s all here at one spectacular location! Call today and ask about our group packages 1-800-521-0855. Take a virtual visit at CaesarsWindsor.com. PlaySmart. Must be 19 years or older.
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Leisure Group Travel
In the world of group tourism, a woman behind the wheel, desk, podium or major industry marketing decisions isn’t considered a pioneer. She is simply a leader in an industry that recognizes talent over gender and rewards hard work.
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CBC News
A small city in eastern Ontario is running an experiment that could one day have a big impact on public transit operators across North America.
Belleville Transit has launched a new service allowing customers to summon a bus to their nearest bus stop — and the ride won't take the scenic route to their destination.
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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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Friday, November 30, 2018 in Markham ON
Meet with more than 50 operators during
Marketplace + Networking and
Gastronomic Chinese Luncheon.
All in a friendly atmosphere!
Register now!
vielmarketing.com/tradeshows/chineseluncheon
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London Free Press
City hall’s sudden move to temporarily halt London’s bus rapid transit project to weigh the value of any heritage buildings in its way might suggest unseen intervention by Ontario’s new Tory government, one observer says.
“I wouldn’t be very surprised if this reflects an effort by the new provincial government to try to explore ways of putting the brakes on, or reopening, this project,” Martin Horak, a political scientist at Western University, said.
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Soo Today
International Bridge customers paying Canadian currency will see the toll rate adjusted due to the current value of the Canadian dollar. The changes, effective Monday, Oct. 1, are a result of the mandated exchange review conducted by bridge officials twice each year. The U.S. fare will remain unchanged at $3.50.
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CBC News
Huntsville town council is looking at implementing a tourism tax.
The tax would take the form of a fee tacked onto hotel stays, and other overnight accommodations.
Town officials estimate the tax could generate $750,000 per year.
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windsoriteDOTca
The new Gordie Howe International Bridge will cost $5.7 billion. This figure includes $3.8 billion for the design and construction of the project, financing costs, and $1.9 billion will be allocated for the operation-maintenance phase including financing.
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CBC News
People who engage in legal cannabis activities in Canada when pot becomes legal next month should not have to fear crossing the border into the United States, says U.S. immigration lawyer Julie Kruger.
Kruger was responding to a warning from a top official at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency that anyone showing signs of drug activity, including people who work or invest in the cannabis industry, could be slapped with a lifetime ban from the U.S.
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CBC News
At just 14 years old, Jen Wild watched her good pal and bus buddy get struck by a pick-up truck that passed her stopped school bus.
It took the 6-year-old boy three years to regain his mobility.
Wild, who now has a daughter only one year older than the crash victim, fears history could one day repeat itself.
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By Bambi Majumdar
Every year, we usually plan a big trip during the holidays. It’s always to somewhere exotic, different and fun. It’s the same with many people. The wanderlust in our population is strong, and travel numbers prove that every year. Yet, trends like staycations and local tourism are on the rise. They caught my eye as I was Googling for things to do in and around town, since we are staying home with our new puppy. But why should a staycation be boring? Many people have had the same thoughts, and there are companies and websites dedicated to making local tourism a great experience.
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