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OMCA via MTO
The Ministry of Transportation has announced that additional online services for the International Registration Plan (IRP) community will soon be available. Online services are free, simple, quick and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Starting Oct. 30, 2017, online users will be able to complete the following transactions:
- Add Vehicle
- Replace Vehicle
- Amend Vehicle with Fees
- Amend Vehicle without Fees
Online users will be informed of the additional services by email and other carriers will be sent a notification letter with their renewal package.
If you have any questions regarding this change please contact the IRP Program office at 416-235-3923 or 866-587-6770.
CBC News
The following live blog compiles tweets from the Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA), Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario (STEO) and Western Quebec School Board.
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The New York Times
Fees at 17 popular national parks may soon be rising sharply. The National Park Service recently announced a proposal to begin charging higher peak-season fees for five months per year at some of the country's most beloved parks, including Yosemite National Park, Yellowstone and Joshua Tree National Park.
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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
As Ontario awaits recreational cannabis legalization, industry figures are warning that unless regulations are loosened, Toronto could lose out on a mini tourism boom.
Abi Roach of Toronto's Hotbox Café, where visitors have brought their own cannabis since 2003, says some 40 to 50 per cent of her 100,000 yearly visits are from people based outside of Toronto or Canada.
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Government of Ontario
Ontario is making it easier for commuters and families to get around the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) by redeveloping Kipling Station into a major new transit hub that connects subway, regional rail, and inter-regional bus services within a single station.
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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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Durham Region is emerging as the choice overnight stopover for tour operators travelling through Ontario. Passengers are able to spend less time combating traffic and more time exploring Durham and Toronto’s top tourist attractions. Departure and arrival is made simple with easy access to Highway 401 and 407 Express.
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National Post
An underwater commuter traffic tunnel between Detroit and Windsor, ON, has reopened after being shut down for more than a week as part of a nearly $22 million renovation project.
The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel was back open as scheduled after closing Oct. 20.
Crews are replacing the concrete ceiling and making other infrastructure improvements.
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The Suburban
During a recent cocktail party that took place under the massive crystal chandelier that continues to define Les Cours Mont-Royal as a luxury shopping stop in the downtown core, the best and the rest drank flutes full of good champagne in order to celebrate Atout France — the 70 year-old tourism development agency that did so much to develop French tourism as we know it today.
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Do you have you mother's dimples? Or your father's hairline? What is it about us that makes us us? And how much of it actually sets us apart from not only other human beings but from every other living thing on Earth? Genome: Unlocking Life's Code begins to unravel the mystery behind the complete set of instructions needed for every living thing on Earth to grow and function: the genome. At Science North until January 7th, 2018
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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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Niagara Falls Review
City council's investment in marketing efforts "continues to drive results" for tourism businesses in Niagara Falls, says Jon Jackson, executive director for Niagara Falls Tourism.
Jackson addressed councillors recently about the summer marketing campaign the agency recently concluded.
In January, council approved $300,000 in matching funds towards the campaign. The $300,000 came from the municipality's casino-hosting reserve fund, and helped promote activities to attract more visitors to the city.
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Daily Commercial News
The transportation authority for Laval, QC, the Societe de transport de Laval (STL), has announced the commissioning of new dedicated bus infrastructure including new stops and a new one-kilometre reserved central lane corridor. The new stops are set up at the centre of Le Corbusier Boulevard between Albert-Duquesne and du Souvenir Boulevard. STL buses serving 11 routes in total will use the new reserved corridor exclusively, noted a media statement.
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CTV News
Good news for bicyclists wanting to cross the Windsor-Detroit border.
Transit Windsor will soon be offering bike rack service on the tunnel bus.
Bike racks will be operational on the tunnel buses crossing between Windsor and Detroit. The new service will provide cyclists with a safe and convenient way to explore what each city has to offer.
“With all the trails on both sides of the border, including our own beautiful riverfront, we’re sure this service will be a hit with cyclists,” said Transit Windsor executive director Pat Delmore.
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