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Border isn’t customized to greet U.S. tourists Border isn’t customized to greet U.S. tourists

Turning back American travellers at northwestern Ontario border crossings has become the single biggest obstacle to the growth of tourism, claim area lodge owners and outfitters.

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Agawa touring train breathes new life with provincial funding
A $5 million provincial cash injection to replace aging coaches on the Agawa Canyon Tour Train is a major step toward rebuilding the excursion train’s reputation and visitor experience.
Border isn’t customized to greet U.S. tourists
Turning back American travellers at northwestern Ontario border crossings has become the single biggest obstacle to the growth of tourism, claim area lodge owners and outfitters.
Chippewa Park chipping away at a fresh look
Set along the shores of a Lake Superior inlet, Thunder Bay’s Chippewa Park has ridden a roller coaster of economic peaks and valleys throughout its 86-year history.
Spiritual centre hosts corporate retreats
Picture this; A walk through the LaCloche Mountains where all one needs to think about is the next step and the feel of the ground beneath their shoe, not the meeting next week or the report due next month.
Encouraging Northern Ontario tourism
With a tourism industry in decline, Ontario governmental agencies are speaking with industry representatives to formulate a five-year marketing strategy for the North.
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Golf instructor scores national successes
A national treasure in golf instruction lies at the heart of North Bay’s golfing community, though one of the great teaching secrets of the North is a secret no more.
Parry Sound golf course coming under new ownership
A celebrated Parry Sound golf course will open this summer for its fifth season under new ownership.
Gaming guru on campus
The creative spark behind a next generation video game just might be among the fresh faces in Jay Rajnovich’s first-year computer science class.
The do's and don'ts of golfing and etiquette
With April comes thoughts of spring and with spring, for many, comes thoughts of golf. Golf can be a frustrating game and that frustration can be traced back to a handful of common errors, many amateurs make.
Sage words for like minds
What makes an effective leader is a question that constantly swirls inside Bryan Poulin's head.
Training, an opportunity and an obstacle for First Nations
While the growing Aboriginal population stands to help with the anticipated labour shortage in industries throughout Northern Ontario, the true problem lies in ensuring they have the proper training, according to Stan Beardy, Grand Chief of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN).

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