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I’m sure you all realize that the tourism industry in Ontario is experiencing difficulties. A report by NOTO (Northern Ontario Tourist Outfitters) on the current situation is due to be released in February. which should prove in- teresting for the tourist industry throughout the Province. In November last year a summary background report was presented to the NOTO annual meeting in Sudbury. Doubtiess much of the information contained in that sub- mission will figure in NOTO's February report. The Sudbury sub- mission attempted to The Sudbury sub- mission attempted to assess the economic significance of the in- dustry. to identify existing and potential markets, and to identify problems. constraints and opportunities facing the industry. Findings of a mail-out survey were based on 100 on-site interviews with selected lodge operators. resource management case studies, and data from a variety of other reports and officials. Queen ’3 Park Virtually all operators have unused capacity. operating at occupancy ratios at 47 per cent to 69 per cent depending upon the district. Peak oc- cupancy period varies. occuring in May and June in the Northwest. and elsewhere in July and August. More than over 80 per cent of the operators can be considered ex- perienced with four or more seasons. Turnover is low and occurs mainly due to personal factors, not business failure. About a third of the operators are concerned abut future prospects. The depletion of the fish and game resource is considered a serious problem by 56 per cent of the operators, and there is much concern about the comparison between the price structure in Canada and the US. In three areas, a number of operators reported concern over the unfriendly attitude towards American visitors â€" a problem which could be related to recent reports of border crossing difficulties In the last few years, Northern Ontario has been experiencing a decline in vacationers. American visitors have been declining since 1973. and visits by residents of Southern Ontario appear to have peaked. However, there is no strong evidence to in- dicate a decline in the number of guests at in- dustry establishments. Only 21 per cent of operators indicate a trend to fewer visitors while 48 per cent indicate an in- crease and 31 per cent a stable situation. York Region hopes to bolster its flagging private home day care program by raising the rates. Region hopes By ALF STONG MLA â€"â€" York Centre The region's health and social services committee voted last week to raise the rates effective Feb. 1 because in the words of a staff report. “it is becoming more difficult to recruit individuals to enter into agreement with the region at the current rates. this program to bolster According to a day care report received by the committee‘ the region has recruited nine providers. Eleven children are enrolled in the program New rates will be $8 per day (up from $7) for a full day: $7 per day (up from $6 for a half-day program; and $4 per day (no change) for after- school and noon-hour day care. The committee added to that number last week when it approved two new private day care operators in Aurora â€" Mrs. Marcia D‘Antimo of Wenderley Drive and Mrs. Anne Ohlis of Collins Crescent. THE LIBERAL, Wednesday economic f the in- identify Prospects also appear promising as the industry has ‘ a very low penetration rate in terms of fishing occasions. In 1974 it is estimated that only 12 per cent of fishing occasions occurred through an industry facility. SATISFIED For the most part, visitors report a high level of satisfaction with their stay. which is ex- tremely promising for the future of the industry. In total. 83 per cent reported , January 17. 1979 Put First Alert on guard in your home. It will warn you with a loud alarm when visible or invisible smoke particles are detected. Effective dual chamber ionization sensor. Dependable solid state circuitry. Handy test switch. Low battery trouble signal. Complete instructions. First Alert Smoke Alarm 1195 2233 Mahogany Slab Doors 6'6" or 6’8" x 2’ Our Reg. 13.29 Paint or stain these mahogany doors to complete y0ur decor. Interior slabs 6'6" or 6'8" x 2', 6'6" or 6'8" x 2'4" and 6’6" or 6'8" x 2'67'. overall satisfaction However. family vacationers, especially those who did some fishing or hunting. reported highest overall satisfaction. Of those visitors who reported overall dissatisfaction. the cost of accommodation and the quality of guide services were the major reasons. Vacationers to the North are loyal to the area â€" more than 50 per cent of the guests have returned six or more BEAVER Keele St. North 01 Highway 7, Concord 2251 Lawrence Avenue East . . . . . . . _ _ 3701 Lawrence Ave. E. of Markham Rd. 1731 Weston Road. South of Lawrence Battery included Our Reg. Our Reg. 14.59 14.65 1 295 1 349 x 2'4" x 2’6" The quality of the fishing and hunting was by far the most important attraction to both new and times inthe last ten years. Virtually all guests planned on returning in the next three or four years. ' Even 59 per cent of those not satisfied with the most recent trip were likely to return. Seventy- five per cent oi all new visitors to the area said they were likely to return in the next three or four years. Add a 7-1/4” circular Skil saw to your workshop. Cut 2-3/8” at 90° and 1-7/8" at 45°. Rugged die-cast aluminum housing. Heavy gauge ribbed foot for extra strength. Dependable 10 amp motor. 7-1/4" Cir\cular Skil Saw Air Deflectors Replace all those burnt out bulbs with a 48" long fluorescent 40 watt tube. Our Reg. 74¢ repeat visitors. Fifty- eight per cent of new visitors reported that they had selected a resort based upon word of mouth. although marketing efforts are also important in at- tracting new guests. 66 per cent primarily from the North Central states. Numerous dif- ferences exist between American and Canadian visitors. Americans come primarily for fishing, Overéll, the ’visitprs are American; an estlmated 661-9550 752-3490 431â€"4333 244-1128 Attach air deflectors to y0ur heat registers for cleaner, more dust-free air 8 furnishings. Pal-O-Pak Insu latlon Pal-O-Pak cellulose insulation pours conveniently from bag for easier use in awkward spaces. 22g our reg. 46.95 BRAMALEA CITY CENTRE Highway 7 8. Dixie Road . . . . a . . . . l . . a . . THORNHILL, 7171 Yonge St. . . . . . . l . . . . . MISSISSAUGA. N. Service Road Applewood Village Shopping Centre ,.. Rockwood Mall. Dixie & Burnhamlhorpe OAKVILLE. 545 Trafalgar Road . a . . . . . . l . In keeping with this pattern, Canadian parties tend to be families while American parties have non-family members. while Canadians come for some type of family vacation. The great distance travelled by guests (an average 715 miles by Americans and 300 miles by Canadians) also suggests that the potential market is very large. Svince fishing and hunting are major at- Our Reg. 3.29 6.6 cu.ft. tractions, the noticeable depletion of fishing and hunting opportunities, especially in populated and road accessible locations, is a matter of very serious concern. Sixty-eight per cent of operators are not satisfied with resource management practices. This relates primarily to three major areas. First. there is widespread concern over lack of discriminating resource management and planning. Near Ill (G 3%.?! Bracket PRICES IN EFFECT WHILE QUANTITIES LAST UNTIL JANUARY 20/79 Pre-Finished Panelling I Our Reg. 5.48 2 x 4 Economy Studs Economy spruce studs 2 x 4 x 92‘/2” to 96‘? (as available) 4 x 8 x1/2”Gyproc Board Gyproc wallboard for your next building project. Give your den or family room a fresh, new look with woodgrain pattern panelling. Choose attractive Harvest Oak, Harvest Pecan or Harvest Birch in economical &' easy to install 4’x8’ panels. 4‘5:I OuFReg.4_99 Our Reg 279-8071 624-0695 845-3448 457-7100 881 â€"5230 Provincewide regulat- ions. for example, for pickere]. are often criticized for their failure to recognize local resource variations. In many local areas. conflicts are developing between lodge operators and other users. par- ticularly commercial fishermen, campers. cottagers, native people and non-recreational users, such as forestry operators. Secondly, there is a perceived lack of concern ofir Reg. 11.49 Our Reg. 14.49 Standards 3"x36” 3"x48" 3"x60" 1 99 299 369 399 1159 Dark walnut grain finish rustic shelves with hand hewn scalloped look edges. 10 x 24 x1-1/4 10 x 36 x 1-1/4 OLir Reg. 5.69 Our Reg. 8.69 10 x 48 x 1-1/4 10 x 60 x1-1/4 449 689 Dark Walnut Finish Rustic Shelving ’5. SEVEN 501003 655 88¢ 335 Thirdly. many operators would like an increase in current management practices particularly increased stocking and better en- forcement of existing regulations. for impact of resource management regulations on industrv revenues. Resort operators frequently complain about the lack of en- forcement. which often results from lack of sufficient enforcement officers.