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OMCA
Thank you to all of our delegates, members, sponsors and industry associates who attended and participated in the 2016 OMCA Marketplace in Niagara Falls, Ontario, this past week.
Thank you for your support in helping to make this show the success that it is, and we hope to see you all at next year's show in Toronto!
We'll have updates from this year's conference in next week's edition of OMCA Report, so stay tuned!
CityNews
A Toronto school bus driver strike has been averted.
A tentative agreement was reached between the union representing drivers and operator First Student.
If a strike or lockout had occurred, parents of some 18,000 children would have had to come up with alternate transportation.
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Canada Newswire
In an arena far removed from international hockey, Canada has scored a hat trick — with three cities listed among the world's most reputable, and Toronto as the highest-rated city in North America.
According to the Reputation Institute's 2016 City RepTrak, the world's largest annual survey of city reputations, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver are all in the global the top 10, making Canada the only country with more than one city on the exclusive list. Toronto was also the number one city in the world in one key dimension of reputation: the best city in which to live.
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Northern Ontario Business
Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) has launched an investigation related to last January's failure of the Nipigon River Bridge.
"As a regulator, it's our responsibility to investigate any possible engineering practice deficiencies related to the failure and determine if engineering work was carried out by appropriately licensed people and companies," said PEO registrar Gerard McDonald, P. Eng, in a release.
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Government of Ontario
Ontario has opened the next round of permit applications and renewals for Canada's first High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes, which provide another travel option for commuters and help manage congestion.
The HOT lanes are on 16.5 kilometres of the QEW in both directions, from Trafalgar Rd. in Oakville to Guelph Line in Burlington. Vehicles with two or more occupants, or green licence plates, can still travel in the lanes for free, while drivers of single-occupant vehicles can apply to purchase a permit.
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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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Windsor Star
It has taken 15 years to get to this point, but those working on the new publicly-owned Gordie Howe International Bridge are still ahead in the race to start construction on the first new span across the Detroit River since 1930. Their competition: Matty Moroun, the billionaire owner of the Ambassador Bridge, who spent nearly two decades assembling the land needed to construct a new six-lane span over the Detroit River, next to his existing 87-year-old crossing.
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Canada Newswire
Four billion automated vehicles will be registered to drive worldwide by 2050 if current ownership trends continue, says a report released recently. That means Ontario needs to aggressively prepare for more traffic congestion, new transportation options and a shift in the role of car ownership.
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Sarnia & Lambton County will be celebrating Canada’s birthday in true Canadian style.
We invite you to join us on the new Red & White Birthday tour themed in our nation’s patriotic colours.
Tour highlights include; Canadian art, wine, floral gardens, live theatre and even some Moose!
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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™.
Submit an RFP and enjoy exclusive offers for OMCA members.
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Toronto Star
The NDP is raising alarm bells after discovering that Ontario Place lands could be sold off under a little-known section in an upcoming bill meant to cut government red tape.
And while the tourism and culture minister cannot explain why it's included in Bill 27 — the Burden Reduction Act — she was firm the government has no intention of getting rid of property at the cherished waterfront site.
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Ottawa Business Journal
With the number of Airbnb rentals in Ottawa proliferating, the city's hoteliers association says it's increasing pressure on government officials to introduce licensing requirements for the short-term rental of private residences. Airbnb, which allows homeowners to rent out a room, condo or house to guests by the night, has long been a cause for concern for Ottawa hotels who fear they can be undercut by private individuals who don't pay commercial taxes.
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Bay Today
Tourism North Bay has hired its new Director of Tourism.
He's Stephen Hollingshead and will start work Dec. 5, 2016.
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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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Globe and Mail
With the pending arrival of autonomous vehicles, are the insurance industry's days numbered?
It would seem that way. Self-driving cars have the potential to save lives and save consumers money in premiums — and experts say the industry must change drastically and be creative with its products to survive.
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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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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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