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OMCA
Earlier this week the Ontario Auditor General released her annual report, part of which dealt with the shortcomings she found in the area of commercial vehicle enforcement and safety. While the focus of the report is on trucks, buses are commercial vehicles and therefore also included in the blanket criticisms.
Much of the report deals with the lack of inspections and audits being done. It is also critical of the licencing and training system, particularly the lack of mandatory training in all classes of licences and the DCP program’s inherent conflict of interest in allowing participating commercial operators to issue licences to their own drivers.
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OMCA
The results are in! In a recent survey of the 2019 OMCA Marketplace attendees, 30% of respondents voted chocolate (or variations including mint chocolate and peanut butter chocolate) as their favourite ice cream flavour. Also in the top 5 ice cream flavours are Vanilla and Pralines & Cream. Thank you to all of our delegates that participated in our follow up Marketplace survey — your input really helps us to keep improving Marketplace.
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CVSA
Starting Dec. 17, 2019, all motor carriers and drivers subject to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) electronic logging devices (ELD) final rule must use an ELD. This deadline also pertains to grandfathered automatic onboard recording devices (AOBRDs), which will no longer be allowed under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to provide records of duty status as a substitute to a required ELD. Motor carriers utilizing an AOBRD must have a fully operational ELD installed by Dec. 17, 2019.
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Toronto Sun
Commercial truck drivers with a medical marijuana licence are allowed to operate their vehicles with the drug in their system in Ontario as long as they’re not legally impaired, the auditor general’s annual report says.
The United States has no such exemption, nor does Transport Canada for flight crews and controllers, nor Metrolinx for its train and bus operators, Bonnie Lysyk reports.
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CTV News
Canada's Minister of Economic Development, Melanie Joly, is on a fact-finding tour of the country, hearing from various people and groups.
Joly was recently in Sudbury focusing on funding opportunities where Ottawa can help support business ventures.
Joly is also the federal minister in charge of tourism, and sees good things in that area for northern Ontario.
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The home of Canada’s largest casino resort, Canadian whisky, Canada’s best pizza, 18 wineries, Canada’s Southernmost point and more.
Discover more about what your group can do in Windsor Essex at visitwindsoressex.com/groups .
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Truck News
Ontario is making a significant economic investment in the province’s highway system by widening 18 kilometers of Highway 401 from Mississauga to Milton.
Kinga Surma, associate minister of transportation, announced last week the province will invest $640 million to widen the highway from the Credit River in Mississauga to Regional Road 25 in Milton.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford's promise to build an Eglinton Crosstown West extension with direct access to Pearson Airport is now one step closer to coming true, thanks to a massive financial boost from the airport's owner and operator.
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) announced late last week that it will be putting $40 million toward advancing "the technical work necessary to extend the Eglinton Crosstown West from Renforth to the airport," in partnership with Metrolinx.
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Cruise with CroisiEurope from Montreal to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
Over 11 Days Travel up the St. Lawrence River from Montreal to Quebec City, Cruise the Saguenay Fjord, See the Beautiful Landscapes of the Magdalen Islands, and go whale watching.
For More Information Visit:
www.CroisiEuropeRiverCruises.com
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Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada - in the heart of downtown Toronto next to the CN Tower. Immerse yourself in a world of 20,000 aquatic animals and discover your own underwater adventure featuring North America’s longest underwater viewing tunnel. Open 365 from 9:00am - 11:00pm. Ripley’s Aquarium is fully accessible.
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Global News
The Ontario government is now allowing municipalities to install automated speed enforcement cameras on local roads in an effort to improve road safety.
“The province has filed enabling regulations under the Safer School Zones Act that will give municipalities the ability to adopt new and enhanced tools to promote safety in school zones and community safety zones,” Barbara Mottram, a spokesperson for Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney, told Global News in a recent statement.
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Every day, over 5,000 years of art comes alive at The Met, revealing both new ideas and unexpected connections across time and cultures. See an exhibition, watch a performance, or attend a workshop. There are many ways to experience The Met.
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Government of Ontario
Ontario's government is supporting tourism in Northern Ontario by investing in the Mount Evergreen Ski area in Kenora.
Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, announced an investment of $22,500 for the facility to hire a consultant to develop a sustainable, four-season destination business plan.
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From May through August, the University opens its residences to tour groups, conference guests, sports teams, and vacationers visiting the region. Conveniently located downtown and within walking distance of major attractions, the residences allow you to enjoy your stay in Canada’s capital with ease.
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Your Company's Ad Here!
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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InsideHalton.com
Burlington council has pushed back a five-year business plan for Burlington Transit until next year. Critics requested the plan be more ambitious and responsive.
“We should use 2020 to plan a complete transition of Burlington transit to a 100 per cent electric service, and finally use 2020 to plan the implementation of on-demand services to the underserved,” said Coun. Paul Sharman.
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The National Comedy Center is the United States’ official cultural institution and museum dedicated to presenting the vital story of comedy and preserving its heritage for future generations, as formally designated by the U.S. Congress in 2019.
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CBC News
The city of Sudbury is considering replacing its fleet of buses with new ones that feature a protective barrier for the driver.
The plan would see the entire fleet updated by 2030 with funds from the federal government's Infrastructure Canada program.
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Bring your Group to discover our world-class dining, retail and arts scene! Tickets are on sale now for Theatre Collingwood’s 2020 Season of exciting performances. MORE
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DurhamRegion.com
Durham Region is using more than half of the $19.7 million in federal gas tax money received this year to buy electric buses.
Durham will buy eight electric buses at an estimated cost of $1.15 million each.
Four chargers are also being bought at a cost of $225,000 each.
The new buses will be on the road in 2021, and a preliminary trial will be completed in 2022.
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