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Toronto Sun
The Ontario Liberal government is tightening its grip on the troubled transit agency Metrolinx.
Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca says that new spending and oversight rules have been put in place following a sweeping review of the provincial agency, which operates GO Transit and works to plan and co-ordinate transit in the GTA and Hamilton.
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TIME
Five children were killed and more than 20 injured following a school bus crash in Chattanooga, TN. Here's everything you need to know about the incident.
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Toronto Star
Toronto Mayor John Tory is set to endorse a controversial introduction of road tolls on the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway to raise $300 million a year for his cash-starved government, the Star has learned.
Tory will make the daring declaration shortly after the release of city staff reports recommending highway tolling, along with other so-called revenue tools including a new tax on hotel stays.
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SooToday.com
After an engaging three days at the Northern Ontario Tourism Summit, the Regional Tourism Organization 13, also known as Tourism Northern Ontario (TNO), announced the development of a bold new pan-Northern plan aimed at increasing the number of tourists who visit the region.
Tourism Northern Ontario is the province's largest regional tourism organization — and is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.
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Hamilton Community News
The consortium set up by Hamilton's public and Catholic boards to transport students to school chose not to impose any financial penalties on bus operators for September's spate of late buses even though their contracts allowed for it.
Hamilton public board treasurer Stacey Zucker said an unusually high number of driver resignations the week before the start of the school year left the four operators scrambling to cover routes.
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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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SooToday.com
The Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority (SSMBA) board of directors, the bi-national body which supervises operations of the International Bridge, recently heard reports on bridge inspections and remaining plaza work at the board's regular meeting.
The SSMBA board reviewed and officially accepted the results of the annual bridge inspection and fracture critical inspection.
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Northumberland Today
Northumberland County staff will propose a county economic development and tourism master plan to county council next month, says tourism manager Eileen Lum.
The anticipated release comes on the heels of a joint statement by the chambers of Northumberland and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce identifying a massive loss of tourism revenues compared to other countries.
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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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Globe and Mail
The average person living in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) spends about 65 minutes commuting each day, and all that gridlock costs the region up to $11 billion per year, according to a C.D. Howe Institute study.
The most common cure thrown around is road tolls, but a new study suggests they may not be the answer.
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Government of Ontario
Ontario is improving access to Amherst Island by reconstructing the docks for the island's ferry service, creating jobs and improving service for local residents and visitors.
The province is converting existing side-loading ramps to end-loading ramps to accommodate the Frontenac ll and the new Amherst Island ferry.
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CBC News
Toronto Mayor John Tory recently announced his support for road tolls in the city.
The charges will apply to drivers on the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway.
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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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Canadian Manufacturing
The London Transit Commission has placed an order for more than two dozen new buses with Manitoba-based bus manufacturer New Flyer Industries.
The contract includes 27 of the company's 40-foot Xcelsior models, as well as a single 60-foot Xcelsior. Both models run on the manufacturer's clean diesel platform.
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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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