Showing posts with label Bob Chiarelli. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bob Chiarelli. Show all posts

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Ontario Trails - Find Information on Cross Country Skiing, Winter Recreation and Lots more on Ontario Trails

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More Support for Municipal Infrastructure


December 17, 2012

Ontario Government Strengthening Communities, Creating Jobs

Ontario is increasing support for critical road, bridge, water and wastewater projects under the Municipal Infrastructure Strategy.
 

The McGuinty government is now investing nearly $90 million to help municipalities undertake critical infrastructure projects that strengthen local economies and create jobs, up from $51 million announced in August. The increase will help more municipalities maintain and repair their critical infrastructure.
 

Municipalities can apply for funding online by Jan. 9, 2013. Applications must show how projects fit within a comprehensive asset management plan.
 

Investing in infrastructure is part of the McGuinty government's plan to create jobs for 
Ontarians and strengthen the economy.  A strong economy protects the services that mean the most to families - health care and education.


QUICK FACTS

  • Project funding will cover 90 per cent of total project costs, or $2 million, whichever is lower.
  • Ontario is also providing up to $9 million to small and northern municipalities to help prepare asset management plans, which help municipalities make smart, long-term planning decisions about building, operating, maintaining, renewing and replacing infrastructure.
  • Since 2003, the McGuinty government has provided approximately $13 billion to help municipalities modernize and expand transit, repair and upgrade roads and bridges, improve water and wastewater treatment, and revitalize community infrastructure.



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OPA Forum February 6th, 2012
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Ontario Parks Ski Report
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Follow us as we support the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs on FB!
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snowmobiling 
Ganaraska Forest Closures
 
The Ganaraska Forest will be closed to motorized use, with the exception of snowmobiles, as of December 1st. Trails will be open to all motorized use again on May 1st 2013.
 
The Ganaraska Forest will also be closed to all use with the exception of hiking as well as cross-country skiing and snowmobiling (dependant on snow conditions) for the months of March and April.


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Family Cross-Country Ski & Snowshoe Day


skiingTake in the beauty of the Ganaraska Forest in the depth of winter.



Join us on Saturday, January 26 2013 for one of two cross-country ski lessons. At either 9:30am or 1:00pm, receive an introductory ski lesson and a guided ski through the Ganaraska Forest. Make a day of it and give free snowshoeing a try!



Pre-registration and payment are required for this event by calling 905.885.8173. The $15 fee includes complimentary ski rentals but a refundable equipment deposit is required.



Please don't forget to dress in warm layers for this fun-filled event!  In case of poor ski conditions, the alternate day to participate will be February 2nd 2013.
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Follow trail openings and activities on our Ontario Snowshoeing Trails page!

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Ski & Snowshoe Program 2013 starts on The Bruce Trail at Duntroon January 5


On winter Saturdays in 2013 the Toronto Bruce Trail Club will be offering ski and snowshoe trips to resorts across south-central Ontario. 

We will travel in comfortable highway coaches to resorts like Highlands Nordic, Horseshoe and Scenic Caves. Enjoy snowshoeing? Then let our experienced leaders show you their favourite winter wonderlands.  

So invite your friends and join us for some wonderful winter days in the woods. Beginners welcome. There are nine scheduled trips. We will go wherever snow conditions are the best so destinations may change at the last minute.  Click here for the Full Schedule.
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Ontario Trail Experiences on our Youtube Channel



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www.youtube.com/user/ontrails
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Horses -  

 
Rural communities in Wellington County are constantly seeking to increase economic activity. The horse industry has been one of the major forms supporting economic growth in rural Ontario. This research will investigate the potential for horse trail system development in Wellington County. The resu...

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Be sure to sign up for the weekly OTC Newsletter " Trailwise" you can sign up at the link through the picture to the right. Or if you prefer download a recent copy from the OTC Website - Here
 

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Supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation
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trails open in peterborough area
Trailhead Ontario 2013 Our Favourite Place, Peterborough
 

Our Plan for 2013 – We are working with the full support of  Our Favorite Place (RTO8), Peterborough and the Kawartha’s Tourism and a number of local trails groups to bring you the best Trailhead Ontario yet!. There are a lot of new trails and trail tourism partnerships in RTO8. The Ontario Trails “Trailhead Ontario 2013″ Committee is  is pleased to announce the Holiday Inn Waterfront Peterborough as the location of our conferencing. Site locations for our trail education program are being determined now.

New for 2013 -Regional Tourism development includes trails. Trail packages, trail experiences, trail destinations. This takes a blending of major destinations, natural topographies, parks, conservation, county forest and up to 18 different trail activities. What’s in your “Trail Mix”? What’s our plan for marketing this unique matrix of dynamic outdoor experiences so that the world can find the world’s best range of trail fun right here at home. 
Photo: Christine Painter @ RTO 8 assists with signs along TCT Trail! Photo Credit Northumberland News 
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Tell your MPP
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Follow all sorts of dog sled trail updates on our Ontario Dog Sled trails page!



















































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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Ontario Trails - Trail Mapping, Infrastructure Dollars, Public School Safety and more activity on Ontario Trails

Newly Mapped Trails at Short Hills PP
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More Support for Municipal Infrastructure

December 17, 2012

Ontario Government Strengthening Communities, Creating Jobs

Ontario is increasing support for critical road, bridge, water and wastewater projects under the Municipal Infrastructure Strategy.
The McGuinty government is now investing nearly $90 million to help municipalities undertake critical infrastructure projects that strengthen local economies and create jobs, up from $51 million announced in August. The increase will help more municipalities maintain and repair their critical infrastructure.
Municipalities can apply for funding online by Jan. 9, 2013. Applications must show how projects fit within a comprehensive asset management plan.
Investing in infrastructure is part of the McGuinty government's plan to create jobs for Ontarians and strengthen the economy.  A strong economy protects the services that mean the most to families - health care and education.
 

QUICK FACTS

  • Project funding will cover 90 per cent of total project costs, or $2 million, whichever is lower.
  • Ontario is also providing up to $9 million to small and northern municipalities to help prepare asset management plans, which help municipalities make smart, long-term planning decisions about building, operating, maintaining, renewing and replacing infrastructure.
  • Since 2003, the McGuinty government has provided approximately $13 billion to help municipalities modernize and expand transit, repair and upgrade roads and bridges, improve water and wastewater treatment, and revitalize community infrastructure.

LEARN MORE


QUOTES

"Our government was determined to strengthen our support for municipalities to take care of their most critical infrastructure priorities. We know that every dollar invested in infrastructure is a dollar invested in quality of life and will boost local economies and create jobs. "
 — Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Infrastructure
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 Summer Fun Guide would like to wish you and your families a great holiday season and a very happy New Year. And don’t forget...if you haven’t already completed a listing for the 2013 print edition, please contact us by phone or email so we can make sure you are included. You can also submit a listing online at http://www.summerfunguide.ca/get_listed-landing.php.

With 250,000 copies coming out May long weekend, you don’t want to miss out

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Bus Hike to The Bruce Trail at Scotsdale Farm - Toronto event ...
LENGTH OF HIKE PACE TERRAIN 12 km 4 km/hr Hilly, Challenging Dropout, Hiking boots, Ice footwear, Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 9 am, Yo.
news.ca.msn.com/.../bus-hike-to-the-bruce-trail-at-scotsdale-fa...

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Statement

Statement by Minister Broten on School Safety

December 17, 2012
Today, Laurel Broten, Minister of Education, issued the following statement on school safety in Ontario:
"We know that Ontario schools are some of the safest in the world. But the recent horrific event in a Connecticut elementary school reminds all of us how important it is to do everything we can to keep our schools safe. No matter where events such as this may happen, it can shake our sense of security.Ontario families deserve and want to know about the measures in place to protect their children while at school. All students and staff have the right to be safe and feel safe at school. And we all must do our part. The vast majority of elementary schools have controlled access to school premises, including sign-in/sign-out and visitor badge policies for all visitors. I encourage parents to talk to their school principal, classroom teacher or school board to get more information on specific safety procedures in place at your child's school.
Our government has provided several safe school supports and resources, including the following:
  • Safe Welcome Program -- our government provided funding through our Safe Welcome program to Ontario elementary schools who applied, to provide security devices to protect students from intruders.  Indeed, those Ontario elementary schools are kept locked during the school day to prevent entry from anyone who does not have authorization from walking through their doors.
  •  Lockdown procedures -- while the Safe Welcome Program is unique to elementary schools, since 2011, every elementary and secondary school in Ontario is required to work with police to develop and maintain lockdown procedures and conduct two lockdown drills each school year. I have requested that the Deputy Minister ask every board to review their safety and emergency procedures, including lockdown drills.
  • Professional development and training -- support has been provided for school and school board staff and local police services to implement the procedures at both the elementary and secondary levels.
At this time, students may need support from parents and educators to cope with their feelings about what happened. Kids Help Phone is a good resource for those who need support for grief or loss. In addition, boards and schools are providing information to parents about how to talk to their child.
I want to thank our teachers, support staff, and board administrators for their commitment to keep our children safe." _______________________________________________________________________________________
New ways to get information launched!

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Local residents to launch War of 1812 book
Paris Star
Martin Love and Casandra Bellefeuille are pleased to announce the launch of their first book: 1812 Pictorial Trails, 200th Anniversary.

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Building on the good work already done: cycling policy in Ontario | I ...
The province of Ontario has finally acknowledged that we could use some cycling love. However, the current proposal put forth by the Minister of Transportation ...
www.ibiketo.ca/.../building-good-work-already-done-cycling-...

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Seasons Greetings-Joyeuses Fetes from Equine Canada
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