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OMCA
The Ministry of Transportation has announced that P.R.I.D.E is an approved course provider to deliver the fleet SA recertification course. MTO has begun issuing letters to SAs that must recertify in order to retain their signing authority privileges. Some SAs are required to certify as early as January 2016. System generated notifications are sent out to both RAs and SAs who are required to complete their recertification course in the early to mid-part of 2016. SAs who fail to complete the recertification course by the due date will be suspended and will not be eligible to train and test drivers under the DCP program.
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| Agincourt Mall in Scarborough now allowing coaches to pick up/drop off passengers on mall property
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OMCA
The Agincourt Mall (between Birchmount Rd. and Kennedy Rd, north of Sheppard Ave.) is under new management and they have decided to allow motor coaches to use the north side of their parking lot (behind the Walmart store) to pick up and drop off passengers. The previous mall owner did not allow this — coaches (many of which are casino buses) had to load and unload passengers on Bonis Avenue, which generated some complaints from local residents. Coach and Tour Operators are encouraged to use this area of the mall by entering off of Bonis Ave. and leaving via Kennedy Road. Buses should refrain from loading or unloading on Bonis Avenue.
OMCA
New Flyer Industries recently announced it is purchasing Motor Coach Industries (MCI) from KPS Capital Partners for $455 million dollars. Click here for more information.
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There is no better way to visit Atlantic City - by yourself or with a group - than by bus or motor coach. Hop on one with companies and you'll receive front-dorr service to Resorts Casino Hotel.
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Timmins Press
When the Ontario Liberals cancelled the only passenger train linking the Timmins area to Southern Ontario, the government at the time said it was doing it because it duplicated services offered by existing bus lines.
As a consolation for the lost passenger train service, the Liberals promised it would enhance the inter-city bus service offered throughout the North.
Now just three years later, the Liberals are severely reducing Ontario Northland's motor coach service throughout this region.
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CBC News
The northern Ontario transportation strategy promised by the provincial Liberals four years ago is on its way soon, according to the Minister of Northern Development and Mines.
Michael Gravelle met with northern leaders recently in Thunder Bay, and said a study looking at transportation needs for "roads, rail, air, even lakes and rivers" will be released soon, after "extensive consultation."
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The National Gallery is proud to be the permanent home of the world’s most comprehensive collection of Canadian art, inviting all Canadians, and visitors from around the world, to experience the best Canada has to offer in visual art.
Please contact group reservations for further information.
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It’s finally here the impressive Masterworks from the Beaverbrook is an uncompromising exhibition of 75 exceptional paintings spanning four centuries of European and Canadian art.
Plan your group tour to the Alix Art Gallery in Sarnia, Ontario to see up close these exquisite paintings from October 2, 2015 through February 7, 2016.
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Government of Ontario
Ontario recently opened a new interchange at Highway 401 and Wonderland Road, making it easier for goods and people to get in and out of the City of London.
The new interchange includes four new ramps and two new bridges, as well as local road improvements. The project was funded in part by a provincial investment of $17.8 million, which created or sustained approximately 180 construction jobs.
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Toronto Star
Ontario's two-tier bargaining system — two times the headache?
Just ask frustrated parents, who thought the threat of strikes was over once province-wide deals with teacher unions and CUPE support staff were announced, only to find out that local job action is still possible and is indeed happening in some schools.
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Globe and Mail
Ontario's elementary teachers will receive $600,000 in additional professional development funding, raises and more vigilance from the province to make sure school boards are adhering to class size caps, The Globe and Mail has learned.
These are among the terms of the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario's tentative agreement.
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Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton's Supercrawl has been awarded the 2015 Ontario Tourism Event of the Year award.
The award, sponsored by the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario, was announced at the closing of the Ontario Tourism Summit in Toronto.
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