Good Roads is a municipal association concerned with the advancement of roads and other infrastructure in Ontario. We have been devoted to the cause since 1894.
OGRA is pleased to announce that Tom Nichols, also known as
@RadioFreeTom
, will provide a keynote address at
#OGRA2019
. Tom is the author of "The Death of Expertise: The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why It Matters". Register today to secure your spot!
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Good Roads recognizes municipal members across the Province who have dedicated their careers to building the “good roads” that all Ontarians rely on for connection, prosperity & growth. Congrats to John Farrell. Receiving his service award for 43 years from Good Roads.
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OGRA has just launched in-room child care for our 2020 conference. We've partnered with a provider for parents who wish to attend our 2020 OGRA Conference. We've heard from our members & we have responded, you can find the details here
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OGRA would like to thank all those who continue to work during this pandemic, especially those in public works, those who collect our recycling & garbage, keep our roads safe, those keeping the lights on! We thank you. Stay safe.
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The municipal employees of tomorrow hearing from the experts of today. Drop into the Emerging Municipal Leaders Forum to speak with students considering a career in the municipal sector
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Thank you
@shawnmicallef
for helping to raise awareness of the issue of excessive salt use. Striking the right balance between road safety and salt use is key.
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#salt
Another year, another Conference. OGRA would like to thanks the many exhibitors, speakers, delegates, and you for making this a great conference. See you next year!
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It was a pleasure meeting with Minister Caroline Mulroney and the team at MTO. Good Roads and its members appreciate the partnership with the province.
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At our 2020 conference, we plan on Viking Biking - more innovative ways to utilize infrastructure & mobility. New snow-clearing method allows Montreal cyclists to 'really see the asphalt' | CBC News
Thank you to Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Infrastructure Amarjot Sandhu for speaking to Good Roads members this morning in Toronto. We are proud to partner with the Ministry of Infrastructure to help Ontario municipalities.
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We wanted to share a creative idea from the County of Peterborough’s Infrastructure Services Department. They wanted to help spread the word about COVID-19 & steps to help flatten the curve to the general public and staff. Well done.
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As International Volunteer Day Approaches on Dec. 5, we honour OGRA's volunteers. We will feature one volunteer every day this week. Stay tuned for a special tribute video to our dedicated volunteers. Today we feature Joe Reid - thank you Joe!
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Get ready for Sunday, the kick-off to the 2022 Good Roads Conference begins. Opening reception starts Sunday, opening ceremonies on Monday, with keynotes, a tradeshow. Happening April 10 - 13, 2022 at the
@FairmontRYH
in
#Toronto
.
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Hello
#onpoli
! Members of OGRA will be at Queen's Park today for our annual advocacy day. We'll be discussing municipal asset management, joint and several liability reform, and Vision Zero with MPPs from all parties. If you see us, come say hello!
It's with mixed feelings we announce the upcoming retirement of Executive Director, Joe Tiernay from the OGRA. Joe has been an advocate for the municipal sector & shaping the OGRA to what it has become today. More details in the attached release,
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The 2019 OGRA Conference begins today with some important sessions underway this afternoon. Be sure to check out the Emerging Municipal Leaders Forum, the Small Town Forum, or OAPC’s Top 10 List: Ways To Get More Durable HMA Pavements!
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Why should you attend the 2021 virtual OGRA conference? Check out our video to answer that question about the many benefits of our conference. To view the full complete video and register, visit
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OGRA will be exhibiting at
@AMCTO_Policy
conference. Be sure to stop in and visit us June 14-16 and learn all about OGRA, and how we help build better communities and help our members succeed.
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Do you know somebody considering a career in municipal government? 🙋 Tell them to register for the Emerging Municipal Leaders Forum at the 2018 OGRA Conference! Our rockstar panel will explain what to expect & answer questions
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Did you know? It was only in 1942 when it became possible to drive completely across the country on Canadian roads, when a final 246-km stretch of gravel highway was constructed in northern Ontario.
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#didyouknow
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#interestingfacts
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.
@Sean_YYZ
kicks off the Intercity Connectivity in Smaller Communities workshop by discussing his trips around Ontario without an automobile at
#OGRA2020
OGRA President Chris Traini presents Jenny McGregor from
@unitedwaylm
with backpacks donated by the Board and Staff for the at OGRA's June Board meetings held in London/Middlesex.
Congratulations to Joanne Vanderheyden, FCM’s new president.
@mayorjoannevdh
is the mayor of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario and has been FCM’s Board of Directors since 2015.
OGRA would like to acknowledge & thank all its volunteer instructors who make our training & education courses possible. Your passion & dedication is paramount to building better communities.From all of us-Thank You!
#NationalVolunteerWeek
#VolunteersBringChange
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