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OMCA
This is a reminder that all Marketplace fees, including registration and pre-purchased Party with a Purpose tickets, must be paid in full by Oct. 25.
CityNews
Shortly after three-and-a-half year old Zaiden was dropped off at the wrong bus stop and had to turn to a stranger for help, his distraught parents are raising concerns over the experience of school bus drivers on our roads.
CityNews has confirmed the driver in question was taken off the job for retraining but Sharp Bus Lines, the company involved, would not say for how long. However, Carlos Oberoi, the toddler's father, claims he was told by bus company employee that the driver was suspended for just one day and was then put on a new route.
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Toronto Star
Efforts to roll out Presto fare-card readers on the TTC's bus fleet are being hampered by the devices malfunctioning in high numbers, the Star has learned.
Since May, the TTC has been outfitting its buses with the readers, which allow customers to pay their fare with a tap of a prepaid card. So far, about two-thirds of the transit commission's 1,900 buses have the devices.
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680 News
They're popular all across Europe and now roundabouts are starting to make their way to Ontario.
The city of Clarington is among a growing number of municipalities adding two-lane roundabouts to their city streets.
"The biggest reason for the roundabouts is safety," Ron Albright, Clarington's assistant director of engineering services, explained.
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Windsor Star
Border wait times across southern Ontario are expected to be lengthy during this Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
The Canada Border Services Agency has unveiled a new app — CanBorder — which drivers can use to check the latest border wait times. Services under the app such as "Near Me" and "Favourites" make it easy to find and access information on ports of entry that are nearby, the agency said.
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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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Metro News
Looks like Metrolinx's message on manners is getting through.
Six months after launching its online etiquette campaign targeting customers who display inappropriate behaviour while on GO trains and buses, the transit corporation says etiquette fails are down across the board.
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North Bay Nugget
The Ontario Provincial Police will be focusing their attention on deadly behaviours that are leading to preventable deaths on the province's highways as part of a nation-wide campaign over the Thanksgiving long weekend.
Operation Impact is an annual traffic safety initiative where Canadian police partners target the four main driving behaviours that continue to cost significant loss of life: alcohol/drugs, speed, inattentiveness and failure to use seat belts.
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Explore Four Points by Sheraton Kingston located steps away from Kingston’s many historic sites including 1000 Islands, Fort Henry and more. We have what matters most like comfortable beds, delicious breakfast, fast & free WiFi, and great local beer with Best Brews™.
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Barrie Examiner
Barrie residents and commuters are seeing changes on Highway 400 through Barrie and south of the city, and more changes are on the way.
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is partnering with the City of Barrie on the bridge replacement at Highway 400 and McKay Road to ensure provincial and municipal long-term needs are met, according to MTO spokeswoman Astrid Poei.
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DurhamRegion.com
Pickering residents and the mayor are disappointed the pedestrian bridge in Pickering still isn't complete, more than four years after it opened.
The bridge that connects the Pickering GO station on one side of Hwy. 401 to the Pickering Town Centre and downtown area on the north side of the highway has been open since February 2012, but esthetic work still needs to be completed.
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InsideToronto.com
For Kate Porter, a simple trip on GO Transit is fraught with difficulty.
Porter relies on public transit, taking it at least once a week. Entering Mimico station is a particular challenge for Porter, requiring her to pass through a tunnel and traverse sets of steep stairs to access the train platform. A frequent GO rider to Burlington and Barrie, Porter will often have luggage and a stroller, plus her 2-month-old daughter in tow. It can make for a nervous trip to the platform.
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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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The Windsor Square
WindsorEats has been nominated as a finalist for three provincial tourism awards. The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario, the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation, and the Culinary Tourism Alliance announced the finalists for the 2016 Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence.
The awards are a celebration of success and an opportunity to recognize those who have made significant contributions to Ontario's tourism industry.
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Global News
Ontario Provincial Police say this year, for the first time since distracted driving laws were introduced in Ontario in 2009, the number of deaths related to distracted driving are set to far exceed the number of deaths related to impaired driving.
As of mid-August, the OPP had investigated 38 deaths related to inattentive drivers — double the 19 deaths involving an impaired driver.
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The Learning Begins Here at Niagara Parks! Experience exciting educational workshops including tree planting at Niagara Parks! Book three nature & heritage attractions and receive your lunch FREE! Contact Jennifer Thomas for more information: (905) 356-2241
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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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