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As 2016 comes to a close, OMCA would like to wish its members, partners and other industry professionals a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we would like to provide the readers of the OMCA Report a look at the most accessed articles from the year. Our regular publication will resume Friday, Jan. 6, 2017.
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Hamilton Spectator
From Oct. 21: Much has been written and talked about recently in the media around the shortage of drivers in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, and the impact on families who lack reliable busing. Armchair quarterbacks cast blame, each weighing in on an industry normally taken for granted until crisis strikes. I can assure you that many parents can't tell you anything about their school bus driver, their child's bus route, or which company is responsible.
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Toronto Sun
From April 8: People visiting Niagara Falls are stumped about a mysterious charge that keeps appearing on their bills.
As they sit in a lobby overlooking Fallsview Boulevard, there it is on their Starbucks bill, an extra amount on top of the already inflated price they paid for coffee in the tourist district. On a $14 bill is an extra $1.18 for something called a TIF. On other bills it's called a PF. Or DMP. Or a DMDF. Or DMF.
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OMCA
From June 17: The Ontario Government has moved forward
with changes to the Travel Industry Act.
Effective July 1, 2016, the act has been changed to:
Exempt businesses that exclusively offer one-day tours from the requirements of the
Act.
Change the security deposit and working capital requirements to provide some
flexibility for lower risk businesses that are closely tied to government (essentially
DMOs).
Align the filing deadline for regular claims and trip completion claims at six months.
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OMCA
From Feb. 26: We are advised by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) that when a bus enters Canada from the U.S. on a tow truck, the bus is deemed "commercial goods" and the commercial carrier (the tow truck operator) must apply through CBSA or a customs broker for an E-manifest. E-Manifests can be applied for through CBSA's website.
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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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OMCA
From Jan. 22: The fourth busiest land border crossing between Canada and the U.S. will be getting a $50 million modernization to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection plaza on the U.S. side. Plans include construction of a new administration and secondary processing building that will be six times larger, replacement of the six existing car lanes with nine new lanes, replacement of the existing truck lanes with six new lanes, and the creation of a dedicated bus processing lane.
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Gananoque Reporter
From Jan. 15: The Great Canadian Gaming Company recently received the keys to the Thousand Islands Casino.
The ownership change of the local casino and other properties in the Eastern Gaming Bundle was conducted with little fanfare aside from the private owners introducing themselves to employees, according to Chuck Keeling, vice president of stakeholder relations for Great Canadian.
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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 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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CBC News
From Sept. 23: Ontario's ombudsman is looking into whether a systemic investigation is warranted into a school bus shortage that's left thousands of Toronto students stranded without a way to get to school on time.
"Over the past few days, we have heard media reports as well as complaints from frustrated parents who waited for their children to be picked up or dropped off, only to have no bus show up," Paul Dubé said in a release.
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OMCA via Government of Ontario
From June 24: On June 23, 2016, the Ontario Government posted an announcement on the Environmental Registry regarding a consultation on "modernizing" the coach industry's regulatory system.
Both the posting and the attached consultation paper can be found at:
www.ebr.gov.on.ca/ERS-WEB-External/displaynoticecontent.do?noticeId=MTI4ODg0&statusId=MTk0ODk1
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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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National Post
From Jan. 15: Opened to traffic for less than two months, the new Nipigon River Bridge along the Trans-Canada Highway in northwestern Ontario was hailed as a "monumental" achievement — part of the largest infrastructure investment in the province's history.
Now, officials are dealing with an embarrassing engineering mishap with potentially huge economic implications.
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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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CityNews
From Oct. 7: Shortly after 3-and-a-half year old Zaiden was dropped off at the wrong bus stop and had to turn to a stranger for help, his distraught parents are raising concerns over the experience of school bus drivers on our roads.
CityNews has confirmed the driver in question was taken off the job for retraining but Sharp Bus Lines, the company involved, would not say for how long. However, Carlos Oberoi, the toddler's father, claims he was told by bus company employee that the driver was suspended for just one day and was then put on a new route.
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