Showing posts with label Brampton. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brampton. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Ontario Trail News - Activity and Update Reports

Two hikers rescued in Whirlpool Gorge in Ontario
Buffalo News
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Two hikers who became lost in the Whirlpool Gorge were rescued by the High Angle River Team of the Niagara Parks Police Service of ...

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Ontario Results - Cycling IllustratedCycling News, Competitive Cycling Photos, Racing Scores and Daily Analysis: Cyclingillustrated.com ™ Built by Cyclists, With Cyclists and For Cyclists, Live ...
cyclingillustrated.com/tag/ontario-results/


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Searchers so far unable to find Ontario man
MetroNews Canada
Prabhdeep Srawn of Brampton, Ont., hasn't been heard from since parking his ... with that … his chances of survival are a bit higher than a normal hiker.


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Niagara cycling for autism
Welland Tribune
Autism Ontario Niagara Region Chapter will host its 13th annual Cycle for Autism on Saturday, June 1, on Merritt Island. Participants can ride, walk, run, jog, stroll or roll down the picturesque riverside trail for distances of two, five or 10 ...
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Too few kids commuting by foot, bike: report
globalnews.ca
TORONTO – Fewer Canadian kids are commuting by walking or biking as a new report reveals a marked decline among young people using active modes of transportation. Active Healthy Kids Canada released its annual Report Card on Physical Activity for ...
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72 Hours in Toronto
Huffington Post
Leslie Street Spit: The Leslie Street Spit is often described as one of Toronto's best kept secrets. From vantage points along the numerous hiking and biking trails in this manmade peninsula/conservation area/bird sanctuary, take in unparalleled views ...
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Perth County OPP Reports - May 22, 2013
Fountain Pen
(MUNICIPALITY OF WEST PERTH, ON) - On Saturday May 18, 2013, around 7:30 pm a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed an un-plated ATV ...

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Bike Month kicks off on Monday, May 27 with Bike to Work Day! There's all sorts of ways to get involved:

Ride with us from Yonge and Bloor at 7:30am or meet us at City Hall at 8:00 am for a free pancake breakfast and celebration on Nathan Phillips Square! Check out routes and start points on our Bike Month 2013 calendar

• Join us for ‘Beyond the Car: Meeting the Challenges of Urban Transportation” on May 27. This evening reception is hosted by Share the Road and TCAT, and all proceeds will go to Cycle Toronto. Tickets are $25 for the public, $20 for Cycle Toronto members, and $15 for students. Get more event and ticket info here.

Take our Bike Month pledge. Tell us that you’re planning to ride to work or school, for errands, fitness or fun during Bike Month and you’ll be entered to win one of 3 VIA Rail trips or a Welcome Cyclists getaway package! Tweet @BikeMonth2013 or post on our Facebook page and tell us what you pledged to do for Bike Month

Have you checked out our Bike Month calendar? Look for the print issue in this week’s NOW Magazine. A full list of Bike Month events is online at www.BikeMonth2013.ca. Some great events we’re a part of include:

June 16 - Ride the Ravines through Toronto’s trail system to support Evergreen’s work to green our city and promote active living. Cycle Toronto members can register at a reduced rate of $20 and if you’re not yet a member, you can join the ride and get a Cycle Toronto membership for $40. Learn more and register here!

June 25 - Cycle Toronto Bike Month Wrap Party with the Bicycles and Army Girls at the Gladstone Hotel. Join us beginning 7:30 pm for music, announcements, a silent auction, and Steam Whistle beer, the sponsor of this event. Tickets will be available soon, so keep your eyes open on the Bike Month calendar here for details.

Whether your riding to work, school or to run errands, or enjoying the waterfront or the ravines, get out and ride! It's the best way to get around Toronto.

Thanks to all of our Toronto Bike Month partners including: Smart Commute, City of Toronto, McLeish Orlando, BIXI Toronto, St. Lawrence Market, Sweet Pete’s Bike Shop, Cycle Solutions, Bateman’s Bicycle Company, Timbuk2, Zipcar, Jet Fuel Coffee, VIA Rail, Welcome Cyclists, CP24, and NOW Magazine.
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Sunday, October 14, 2012

Ontario Trails - About Networks and Links to Ontario Trails!

Ontario Trails News - Post Us! (Please)
Ontario Trails Council - supported three Great Lakes Guardian Grant Applications. One on behalf of The Town of Deseronto, part of the new Hastings Trail Committee development; one in support of Headwaters Community in Action Dufferin and Peel Watershed, and a third in support of the Lake Superior North Shore. Each grant supports a better understanding of trails in a watershed environment, analysis of user patterns, signage for encroachment avoidance and unique wilderness shore trail protections. Thanks to all our partners who sought our support!

Ontario Trails Council - thanks to the following organizations who expressed an interest in supporting OTC this week through membership - Renfrew County, City of Brampton, Ottawa Outdoor Club, Sir Sandford Fleming and Menesetung Bridge Association. We appreciate your interest in OTC!

Many thanks to Participaction for providing a listing on their national website about our Organization.
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Public MeetingsPerth County - Perth County Council has endorsed the idea of leasing the rail line to extend the Kissing Bridge trail. OTC part of study and development team - Walk, hike or wheel to Brussels for the latest on active transportation and trails! On Tuesday, October 30th, join partners from across Huron and Perth Counties at the new Brussels Business and Cultural Centre (the former Brussels Public School) for Huron-Perth’s first symposium on active transportation. Learn from experts from across Ontario about:
  • designing healthy communities
  • innovative active transportation systems
  • policy development
  • community engagement
Delegates will also be able to participate in conversations about how to move ahead with local active transportation ideas and projects. “There is a lot of interest in active transportation and many groups already doing great work across Huron-Perth,” says Cathy Bieman of the Perth County Visitors Association. “This is a chance to bring everyone together to talk about how we can shape the future of active transportation and trails in our area and get more people, both residents and tourists, using it.”

Brantford - October 18th, 2012
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London - October 29th - developing better linkages between parks and forestry and cyclists in the city. The second part of the meeting has to do with development of a trail committee to develop trail between London and St. Thomas.
Meeting with Carolinian Canada Coalition on November 1 to discuss trails liability and insurance.


Surveys - Trail Insurance and Liability

trail reform nowNEW Trail Insurance and Liability - Arising from our meeting with the ADM and staffs, . October 1, 2012 - http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/liabilityshortform2012
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/liabilityLONGform






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Our event calendar shows weekly adjustments to our course offerings. It also provides links to course information, in PDF flyer format, registration, and location of course through a google map or other means.

Be sure to use our array of press or other flyers to circulate to your local papers or possible attendees. All available for use - call - 877-668-7245 or 519-941-8911, or 1-866-560-7783


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