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OMCA
OMCA would like to remind all coach operators that Electronic Logs will be mandatory in the U.S. as of Dec. 18, 2017 (deadline to comply is Dec. 17). To help you prepare, we are providing two documents for you to download:
The Canada Gazette has not yet been published with details of Canada's ELD mandate; however, it is expected soon.
Groups Today
The National Park Service (NPS) recently proposed fee increases to help generate revenue for improvements to infrastructure. While the travel industry has consistently advocated for more funding of the United States' national parks, several concerns have arisen surrounding the new proposal.
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Sudbury Star
The Ontario Northland Transportation Commission will increase bus service in the Northeast and will work in collaboration with existing private carriers to introduce service to communities in the Northwest, the provincial government recently announced.
Liberal MPPs Michael Gravelle, minister of Northern Development and Mines, and Steven Del Duca, minister of transportation, made the announcement in Thunder Bay alongside Bill Mauro.
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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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CBC News
Businesses in the bar, restaurant and hospitality sectors now have "no excuse" when it comes to tackling sexual harassment and violence in their workplaces, industry representatives from Ontario said as they launched a new training course.
The effort is led by the Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association (ORHMA), in conjunction with tourism industry associations and the provincial government, which provided funding to develop the voluntary training.
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Government of Ontario
Ontario is continuing to transform Ontario Place into a vibrant, year-round waterfront destination with new winter festivities that celebrate the sites and activities of the season.
Eleanor McMahon, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, and Han Dong, MPP for Trinity Spadina, were at Ontario Place recently to kick off the festivities.
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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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CBC News
The Quebec government is moving ahead with an exploratory study for a third link — either another bridge or a tunnel — between Quebec City and Lévis.
Véronyque Tremblay, the province's junior transport minister, made the announcement Monday, confirming the funding of $20.5 million for the project office announced in last spring's budget.
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North Bay Nugget
Tourism North Bay has launched a new promotional video featuring the many things to see and do in North Bay during the colder months.
Developed in partnership with Tourism Northern Ontario, Patrick Gilbert Productions and North Bay's Economic Development Department, the video is designed to highlight the many winter activities that both residents and visitors can enjoy in and around our beautiful waterfront city, according to a release issued by Clark Communications Friday.
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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 Radek Meljon today at 289-695-5394.
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Today's Trucking
Both Canadian members of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) and United States' representatives of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) were on-hand recently to ask members of the media to use their imaginations to get the full picture of their expansive vision.
The WDBA gave a technical update and showcased key locations for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which aims to connect the Rt. Hon. Herb Gray Parkway — the Windsor extension of Ontario Highway 401 — and Interstate Highway I75 in Michigan, to add another port of entry to the busiest Canada-U.S. border crossing.
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Hamilton Spectator
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau chose the flashy new headquarters of China's social media giant Sina Weibo as the first stop on his trade-focused official visit, where he pumped up Canada as a tourist destination and later highlighted an emerging green tech connection between the Chinese capital and a company in Mississauga.
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National Post
Ontario is envisioning a future in which millions of electric vehicles are on the roads, but analysts predict consumer uptake will remain far off the government target for 2020, despite tens of millions of dollars in subsidies.
The Liberal government has been encouraging electric vehicle sales by doling out $75 million in rebates to vehicle owners, offering various other incentives and programs, installing a network of charging stations and spending $1 million to open an electric vehicle education centre.
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