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December 17, 2012
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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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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Take 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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Ski &
Snowshoe Program 2013 starts on The Bruce Trail at Duntroon
January 5
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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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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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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