Ontario boasts over 80,000 km in trails. Whether you're in downtown Toronto or North of Superior, we have a trail for you. The Ontario Trails Council is a registered charity, led by volunteers who promote the development, management, use and conservation of Ontario's trails. You'll find everything from gentle walking trails to rock faces for climbing and water routes to canoe and kayak.
Showing posts with label Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005. Show all posts
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Saturday, February 1, 2014
Ontario Trails News - Trail News from trails all around Ontario.
Development News - Ontario Forests
This site allows public access to draft and approved forest management plans prepared for Crown forests in all management units in Ontario. The details of the activities described in the plans are also posted to this site annually in what are called annual work schedules. These schedules describe all forestry activities to be carried out that year namely harvest, renewal, road construction, prescribed burns, aerial pesticide spraying projects and insect pest management programs. At the end of each year, an annual report of the completed activities for each management unit is posted. Plans, schedules and reports are made up of text tables and maps. Learn more about how to use the plan site.
Note: The 2006 Black River and Pic River Ojibway forest management plans are not available on this site. Please use the following link
Trail Education News - Second Program starts Feb 3rd!
Trail News - Government Grants
This site allows public access to draft and approved forest management plans prepared for Crown forests in all management units in Ontario. The details of the activities described in the plans are also posted to this site annually in what are called annual work schedules. These schedules describe all forestry activities to be carried out that year namely harvest, renewal, road construction, prescribed burns, aerial pesticide spraying projects and insect pest management programs. At the end of each year, an annual report of the completed activities for each management unit is posted. Plans, schedules and reports are made up of text tables and maps. Learn more about how to use the plan site. Note: The 2006 Black River and Pic River Ojibway forest management plans are not available on this site. Please use the following link
s to access these forest management plans. 2006 Pic River Ojibway Forest - 851 | 2006 Black River Forest - 370Note: At times additional
information may be available for Forest Management Units through this link.
At Ontario Trails Council we encourage trail users to offer your comment to any of the forest management plans posted to this site. The MNR is looking for feedback on a plan to plan basis, and while the OTC offers a synopsis comment on land use, we would be pleased to support any local tourism or recreational use comment on any particular plan.
See the drop down list for plans in a forest near you.
At Ontario Trails Council we encourage trail users to offer your comment to any of the forest management plans posted to this site. The MNR is looking for feedback on a plan to plan basis, and while the OTC offers a synopsis comment on land use, we would be pleased to support any local tourism or recreational use comment on any particular plan.
See the drop down list for plans in a forest near you.
Trail Education News - Second Program starts Feb 3rd!
Trail News - Government Grants
Update to Ontario Ministry Tourism, Culture and Sport OSRCF FundingThe deadline is February 20, 2014 for Full Provincial applications (by invitation) or for Local/Regional applications.
The grant is designed to facilitate:
Ontario Ministry Announces Grant Funding - Enabling Change Program
The grant is designed to facilitate:
· increases opportunities for participation in sport and recreation by developing new programs or increasing access to existing programs to encourage individuals to become more active and keep those who are, engaged throughout their lives
· supports implementation of physical literacy as a foundation for lifelong physical activity among individuals enabling them to make healthier activity choices
· strengthening of the community sport and recreation sector by providing training in areas such as coaching, youth development, and volunteer development to provide enhanced service and quality programming
For more information on the 2014-15 Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund, please visit Grants Ontario.
For more information on the 2014-15 Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund, please visit Grants Ontario.
Ontario Ministry Announces Grant Funding - Enabling Change Program
The Accessibility Directorate of Ontario (ADO) is pleased to announce the call for expressions of interest for this year’s round of EnAbling Change Projects. Each year the ADO sets different strategic funding priorities based on upcoming Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements and the compliance needs of targeted sectors. English link En Francais Link
This year’s funding priorities are:
- Accessible Websites and Web Content: The web accessibility requirements will transform how Ontarians with disabilities find and use information. Accessible websites and web content are critical to reaching our goal of an accessible Ontario by 2025. This year, EnAbling Change will support projects that promote understanding and compliance with accessible website requirements.
- Support compliance and reporting in 2014: All across Ontario, organizations are making changes to make their business practices accessible. A key element of meeting AODA requirements is filing compliance reports with the Government of Ontario. This year, EnAbling Change will support projects to increase compliance reporting in private and not-for-profit sectors.
Application period opens: November 29, 2013 Application period closes: January 31, 2014
Monday, January 27, 2014
Ontario Trail News - Trail News from all around Ontario's Trails
Development News - Renfrew and EBC
EBC has received a generous grant from the Terra Tundra Foundation for $15,000 to go towards our land conservation work. One of our members found that they could donate effectively using Terra Tundra's "flow through" process. We thank both the donor and Terra Tundra for this grant which will help us conserve 780,000 square metres (192 acres) of land worth $284,000.
Education News - Second Program starts Feb 4th!
Trail News
EBC has received a generous grant from the Terra Tundra Foundation for $15,000 to go towards our land conservation work. One of our members found that they could donate effectively using Terra Tundra's "flow through" process. We thank both the donor and Terra Tundra for this grant which will help us conserve 780,000 square metres (192 acres) of land worth $284,000.
Education News - Second Program starts Feb 4th!
Trail News
Update to Ontario Ministry Tourism, Culture and Sport OSRCF FundingPlease note that due to the busy holiday season and recent weather challenges in the province, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport has extended the deadline for Provincial project ‘Letter of Intent’ (LOI) applications by one week to Thursday January 23, 2014 at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). This revised LOI deadline does not affect the deadline of February 20, 2014 for Full Provincial applications (by invitation) or for Local/Regional applications.
The grant is designed to facilitate:
Ontario Ministry Announces Grant Funding - Enabling Change Program
The grant is designed to facilitate:
· increases opportunities for participation in sport and recreation by developing new programs or increasing access to existing programs to encourage individuals to become more active and keep those who are, engaged throughout their lives
· supports implementation of physical literacy as a foundation for lifelong physical activity among individuals enabling them to make healthier activity choices
· strengthening of the community sport and recreation sector by providing training in areas such as coaching, youth development, and volunteer development to provide enhanced service and quality programming
For more information on the 2014-15 Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund, please visit Grants Ontario.
For more information on the 2014-15 Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund, please visit Grants Ontario.
Ontario Ministry Announces Grant Funding - Enabling Change Program
The Accessibility Directorate of Ontario (ADO) is pleased to announce the call for expressions of interest for this year’s round of EnAbling Change Projects. Each year the ADO sets different strategic funding priorities based on upcoming Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements and the compliance needs of targeted sectors. English link En Francais Link
This year’s funding priorities are:
- Accessible Websites and Web Content: The web accessibility requirements will transform how Ontarians with disabilities find and use information. Accessible websites and web content are critical to reaching our goal of an accessible Ontario by 2025. This year, EnAbling Change will support projects that promote understanding and compliance with accessible website requirements.
- Support compliance and reporting in 2014: All across Ontario, organizations are making changes to make their business practices accessible. A key element of meeting AODA requirements is filing compliance reports with the Government of Ontario. This year, EnAbling Change will support projects to increase compliance reporting in private and not-for-profit sectors.
Application period opens: November 29, 2013 Application period closes: January 31, 2014
Monday, January 20, 2014
Ontario Trail News - Trail News from all around Ontario's trails!
Development News - Ontario Place Park and Trails
Education News - Second Program starts Feb 4th!
Trail News
Education News - Second Program starts Feb 4th!
Trail News
Update to Ontario Ministry Tourism, Culture and Sport OSRCF FundingPlease note that due to the busy holiday season and recent weather challenges in the province, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport has extended the deadline for Provincial project ‘Letter of Intent’ (LOI) applications by one week to Thursday January 23, 2014 at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). This revised LOI deadline does not affect the deadline of February 20, 2014 for Full Provincial applications (by invitation) or for Local/Regional applications.
The grant is designed to facilitate:
Ontario Ministry Announces Grant Funding - Enabling Change Program
The grant is designed to facilitate:
· increases opportunities for participation in sport and recreation by developing new programs or increasing access to existing programs to encourage individuals to become more active and keep those who are, engaged throughout their lives
· supports implementation of physical literacy as a foundation for lifelong physical activity among individuals enabling them to make healthier activity choices
· strengthening of the community sport and recreation sector by providing training in areas such as coaching, youth development, and volunteer development to provide enhanced service and quality programming
For more information on the 2014-15 Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund, please visit Grants Ontario.
For more information on the 2014-15 Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund, please visit Grants Ontario.
Ontario Ministry Announces Grant Funding - Enabling Change Program
The Accessibility Directorate of Ontario (ADO) is pleased to announce the call for expressions of interest for this year’s round of EnAbling Change Projects. Each year the ADO sets different strategic funding priorities based on upcoming Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements and the compliance needs of targeted sectors. English link En Francais Link
This year’s funding priorities are:
- Accessible Websites and Web Content: The web accessibility requirements will transform how Ontarians with disabilities find and use information. Accessible websites and web content are critical to reaching our goal of an accessible Ontario by 2025. This year, EnAbling Change will support projects that promote understanding and compliance with accessible website requirements.
- Support compliance and reporting in 2014: All across Ontario, organizations are making changes to make their business practices accessible. A key element of meeting AODA requirements is filing compliance reports with the Government of Ontario. This year, EnAbling Change will support projects to increase compliance reporting in private and not-for-profit sectors.
Application period opens: November 29, 2013 Application period closes: January 31, 2014
Monday, January 13, 2014
Ontario Trail News - News from all around Ontario Trails!
Development News - North Dumfries RFP
The Township of North Dumfries is seeking the services of an experienced trail consultant to work with the Township of North Dumfries Recreation Services staff to prepare a Trails/Cycling Master Plan for the Township of North Dumfries. RFP Here
This Request for Proposal, RFP 0114, Trails/Cycling Master Plan for the Township of North Dumfries, shall be governed by the Township of North Dumfries’ Purchasing Policy.
For more information contact Frank Prospero, Director of Recreation 519-632-8800 ext. 101 or email fprospero@northdumfries.ca
Education News - Winter Program starts Jan 14th!
Trail News
The Township of North Dumfries is seeking the services of an experienced trail consultant to work with the Township of North Dumfries Recreation Services staff to prepare a Trails/Cycling Master Plan for the Township of North Dumfries. RFP HereThis Request for Proposal, RFP 0114, Trails/Cycling Master Plan for the Township of North Dumfries, shall be governed by the Township of North Dumfries’ Purchasing Policy.
For more information contact Frank Prospero, Director of Recreation 519-632-8800 ext. 101 or email fprospero@northdumfries.ca
Education News - Winter Program starts Jan 14th!
Trail News
Update to Ontario Ministry Tourism, Culture and Sport OSRCF FundingPlease note that due to the busy holiday season and recent weather challenges in the province, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport has extended the deadline for Provincial project ‘Letter of Intent’ (LOI) applications by one week to Thursday January 23, 2014 at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). This revised LOI deadline does not affect the deadline of February 20, 2014 for Full Provincial applications (by invitation) or for Local/Regional applications.
The grant is designed to facilitate:
Ontario Ministry Announces Grant Funding - Enabling Change Program
The grant is designed to facilitate:
· increases opportunities for participation in sport and recreation by developing new programs or increasing access to existing programs to encourage individuals to become more active and keep those who are, engaged throughout their lives
· supports implementation of physical literacy as a foundation for lifelong physical activity among individuals enabling them to make healthier activity choices
· strengthening of the community sport and recreation sector by providing training in areas such as coaching, youth development, and volunteer development to provide enhanced service and quality programming
For more information on the 2014-15 Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund, please visit Grants Ontario.
For more information on the 2014-15 Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund, please visit Grants Ontario.
Ontario Ministry Announces Grant Funding - Enabling Change Program
The Accessibility Directorate of Ontario (ADO) is pleased to announce the call for expressions of interest for this year’s round of EnAbling Change Projects. Each year the ADO sets different strategic funding priorities based on upcoming Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements and the compliance needs of targeted sectors. English link En Francais Link
This year’s funding priorities are:
- Accessible Websites and Web Content: The web accessibility requirements will transform how Ontarians with disabilities find and use information. Accessible websites and web content are critical to reaching our goal of an accessible Ontario by 2025. This year, EnAbling Change will support projects that promote understanding and compliance with accessible website requirements.
- Support compliance and reporting in 2014: All across Ontario, organizations are making changes to make their business practices accessible. A key element of meeting AODA requirements is filing compliance reports with the Government of Ontario. This year, EnAbling Change will support projects to increase compliance reporting in private and not-for-profit sectors.
Application period opens: November 29, 2013 Application period closes: January 31, 2014
Ontario Trails Council Membership Annual Dues - Due NowBe A Friend of Trails
| Student
$20.60 + $2.67 = $23.27(includes 13% HST) |
Organizational Members - 180+
Our members include municipalities, conservation authorities, parks, trail management groups, trail clubs, trail user groups, health units and other trail-related supporting organizations. See the list!
Benefits - too numerous to list see our webpage for more info!
PRICING - Buy fax, credit card or mail (all include 13% HST)
| Yearly Rates | Base | HST | Total | |
| Small <200 td="" trail="" users=""> | $103.00 | $13.39 | $116.39 | |
| Medium 200:5000 users | $257.50 | $33.47 | $290.97 | |
| Large >5000 users | $772.50 | $100.42 | $872.92 |
Monday, January 6, 2014
Ontario Trails News - Trail News from all around Ontario's trails
Education News - Winter Program starts Jan 14th!
Trail News
Trail News
Ontario Ministry Tourism, Culture and Sport Announces Grant FundingThe Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport is pleased to announce the launch of the 2014-15 Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund. The OSRCF is a grant program that supports a vision of getting and keeping Ontarians active in community sport, recreation and physical activity. The fund:
Ontario Ministry Announces Grant Funding - Enabling Change Program
· increases opportunities for participation in sport and recreation by developing new programs or increasing access to existing programs to encourage individuals to become more active and keep those who are, engaged throughout their lives
· supports implementation of physical literacy as a foundation for lifelong physical activity among individuals enabling them to make healthier activity choices
· strengthens the community sport and recreation sector by providing training in areas such as coaching, youth development, and volunteer development to provide enhanced service and quality programming
Ontario Ministry Announces Grant Funding - Enabling Change Program
The Accessibility Directorate of Ontario (ADO) is pleased to announce the call for expressions of interest for this year’s round of EnAbling Change Projects. Each year the ADO sets different strategic funding priorities based on upcoming Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements and the compliance needs of targeted sectors.
This year’s funding priorities are:
- Accessible Websites and Web Content: The web accessibility requirements will transform how Ontarians with disabilities find and use information. Accessible websites and web content are critical to reaching our goal of an accessible Ontario by 2025. This year, EnAbling Change will support projects that promote understanding and compliance with accessible website requirements.
- Support compliance and reporting in 2014: All across Ontario, organizations are making changes to make their business practices accessible. A key element of meeting AODA requirements is filing compliance reports with the Government of Ontario. This year, EnAbling Change will support projects to increase compliance reporting in private and not-for-profit sectors.
Application period opens: November 29, 2013 Application period closes: January 31, 2014
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Ontario Trails news - time to renew your Ontario Trails Membership! We appreciate your support!
Trail News
Ontario Ministry Tourism, Culture and Sport Announces Grant FundingThe Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport is pleased to announce the launch of the2014-15 Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund. The OSRCF is a grant program that supports a vision of getting and keeping Ontarians active in community sport, recreation and physical activity. The fund:
· Aider les gens à acquérir un savoir-faire physique qui favorisera leur activité physique tout au long de leur vie et leur permettra de faire des choix plus sains en ce qui concerne leur activité physique
· Renforcer le secteur des sports et des loisirs communautaires, en donnant une formation dans les domaines comme l'entraînement, le développement des jeunes et la formation des bénévoles, afin d'offrir des services améliorés et des programmes de haute qualité
Ontario Ministry Announces Grant Funding - Enabling Change Program
· increases opportunities for participation in sport and recreation by developing new programs or increasing access to existing programs to encourage individuals to become more active and keep those who are, engaged throughout their lives
· supports implementation of physical literacy as a foundation for lifelong physical activity among individuals enabling them to make healthier activity choices
· strengthens the community sport and recreation sector by providing training in areas such as coaching, youth development, and volunteer development to provide enhanced service and quality programming
Le ministère du Tourisme, de la Culture et du Sport est heureux d’annoncer le lancement du programme de subvention du Fond ontarien d'action communautaire pour les sports et les loisirs 2014-15. Le FOACSL est un programme de subvention qui soutient l'objectif de faire participer les Ontariens et Ontariennes à des activités physiques et à des sports et des loisirs communautaires. Il permet :
· Accroître les possibilités de participer à des sports et à des loisirs, en concevant de nouveaux programmes ou en améliorant l'accès aux programmes qui existent déjà , afin d'encourager les gens à devenir plus actifs et d'encourager les gens qui sont déjà actifs à le rester toute leur vie· Aider les gens à acquérir un savoir-faire physique qui favorisera leur activité physique tout au long de leur vie et leur permettra de faire des choix plus sains en ce qui concerne leur activité physique
· Renforcer le secteur des sports et des loisirs communautaires, en donnant une formation dans les domaines comme l'entraînement, le développement des jeunes et la formation des bénévoles, afin d'offrir des services améliorés et des programmes de haute qualité
Ontario Ministry Announces Grant Funding - Enabling Change Program
The Accessibility Directorate of Ontario (ADO) is pleased to announce the call for expressions of interest for this year’s round of EnAbling Change Projects. Each year the ADO sets different strategic funding priorities based on upcoming Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements and the compliance needs of targeted sectors.
This year’s funding priorities are:
- Accessible Websites and Web Content: The web accessibility requirements will transform how Ontarians with disabilities find and use information. Accessible websites and web content are critical to reaching our goal of an accessible Ontario by 2025. This year, EnAbling Change will support projects that promote understanding and compliance with accessible website requirements.
- Support compliance and reporting in 2014: All across Ontario, organizations are making changes to make their business practices accessible. A key element of meeting AODA requirements is filing compliance reports with the Government of Ontario. This year, EnAbling Change will support projects to increase compliance reporting in private and not-for-profit sectors.
Application period opens: November 29, 2013
Application period closes: January 31, 2014
Ontario Trails Council Membership Drive on NowApplication period closes: January 31, 2014
Over the past year membership got: new relationships with The City of Toronto, Hamilton and Niagara. Trail committees in each of those areas, saved trail in Welland, further trail development on the North Shore of Lake Superior, commentary to the Ontario trails Strategy, with sub-committees being set up to look at outstanding issues, on-Line Trails Education through Algonquin College and the Trailhead Ontario Conference. We do this with your support!
A Friend of Trails
| Student
$20.60 + $2.67 = $23.27(includes 13% HST) |
Organizational Members
Benefits to Organization
- Access to Trail Insurance package
- OTC Web page representation
- Option on registration in Trillium Trail Network
- Access to Professional Development sessions, i.e. Trails Tourism Practices, Trails Tort Reform, Trail Design Build Workshops
- User conflict resolution
- Representation on OTC trails maps
- Regional Trail Management Committee development
- Knowledge exchange
- Office services and networking support
- Advocacy benefits - provincially and nationally
- Savings on conference/seminar registration
PRICING - Buy fax, credit card or mail (all include 13% HST)
| Yearly Rates | Base | HST | Total | |
| Small <200 td="" trail="" users=""> | $103.00 | $13.39 | $116.39 | |
| Medium 200:5000 users | $257.50 | $33.47 | $290.97 | |
| Large >5000 users | $772.50 | $100.42 | $872.92 |
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