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Volunteers are still needed for Saturday's Summer Sweat Fest Finale event.  We need judges, timekeepers and isolation Monitors. Judges should attend the free judging clinic Friday night at 6:30 (dinner included). 

All volunteers will be fed & watered Saturday, and will receive a free day pass to the gym. Please let us know how you can help us make Saturday an amazing event. We have a lot of crazy fun planned!

 
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EDCO Member Requires Assistance

Norm Lingard, Manager of Economic Development for the Town of Caledon has been tasked by Council to hire a consulting firm to undertake a tourism study for the Village of Alton.  In preparing to do so, Norm is looking for examples of a Terms of Reference and/or RFP from EDCO members that have undertaken a similar exercise.

Components of that study are to include the following:

• A SWOT analysis of Alton
• Identification of the level of stakeholder willingness, interest and capacity to engage in tourism development
• A review of existing and potential attractions within Alton and surrounding areas
• An opinion on the readiness and viability of enhanced tourism opportunities

If you have undertaken a study of this nature and have information to share please send it directly to Norm at norm.lingard@caledon.ca

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 American town marks a dark episode from War of 1812
Regina Leader-Post
Artist Susan Geissler, right, and Tuscarora heritage consultant Belinda Patterson, work on a mockup of a planned 1812 monument in New York. In the Conservative government's $28-million, bicentennial retelling of the War of 1812, the borderland conflict ...
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Monument to War of 1812 sought as DND struggles to get Afghan war recognized
TheTyee.ca
The National Capital Commission and Canadian Heritage issued the call for artists, saying the 1812 monument will be placed on Parliament Hill. The government hopes to have the structure designed, built and installed by the end of 2014, capping two ...
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Ontario Trails - Singing Sands Trail, Algonquin Park Trails and 2598 other Ontario Trails!

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Hold on to summer just a little bit longer, by hiking the Singing Sands Trail near Tobermory!

This trail crosses both the sandy beach and a small stream, then turns left follow

ing a two-track path through the woods. At the end of the trail, one can loop back following the rocky shoreline of Dorcas Bay, ending back at the sandy beach of the starting point.

Photo courtesy of Ontario Travel.

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LOCAL SNOWMOBILE TRAILS CLOSING!!??
ALLISTON DISTRICT SNOWMOBILE CLUB NEEDS YOUR HELP!!!

Due to a lack of volunteers, the local snowmobile club is not able to sustain itself. We are in dire need of volunteers to put in and take out trails annually, and take executive positions in the club.
Anyone who snowmobiles, this may be the last year for local trails unless some of you step up and come help

out. We manage 120km of local trails in and around Alliston, both on and off private lands. Only with a tremendous amount of volunteer work are we able to remain part of the OFSC (Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs) and the sport of Snowmobiling in general.
Without volunteers there are no trails.
Benefits of Volunteering
• Gain personal satisfaction, and a sense of accomplishment that results from working with us towards building strong and vibrant sport
• Contribute your knowledge and skills in a valuable and meaningful way
• Develop new knowledge and skills such as leadership, event management, fund-raising, public speaking, media relations, book keeping, and interpersonal relations
• Meet new people and build friendships in your community
• Have fun!
The following positions are open and need to be filled for the club and trails to continue:
Trail Patrollers, Trail Captains/ Co- Captains, Driver Trainer, Landowner Liaison, Treasurer, Trail Permit Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator, Event Coordinator, Newsletter/Info Updates
To Inquire, CALL or E-MAIL Adam @:
P: 705 – 435 – 2651 E: [tyoga@rogers.com]

Scheduled Meetings are:
Tuesday October 9, 2012 (Very Important meeting – Need volunteers to step forward)
Tuesday November 12, 2012
Tuesday April 23, 2013 (AGM and Elections)

8:00 PM
SILVER BROOKE GOLF CLUB
45 CINDY LANE, LISLE, ONTARIO, L0M 1M0

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Ride around Lake Ontario in 2013 - Road Bike, Cycling Forums
I'm planning to ride around Lake Ontario in 2013. I would like some info from anyone who has done it recently, without a tour group. I will be using a BOB trailer ...
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End of Slots would affect about 1000 in riding: MPP
Northumberland Today
Last Tuesday, Councillor Gary Woods initiated a motion that passed unanimously, Hamilton Township Mayor Mark Lovshin said, asking neighbouring municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for support. (At a recent meeting of County ...
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Port Union 2012 - Toronto Trails Festival | Facebook
Event: Port Union 2012 - Toronto Trails Festival Date: 2012-09-23. Abstract: We will be Walking along the trails & beaches, enjoying the view of Lake Ontario!
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 Algonquin Provincial Park is famous for its fall colours and gets lots of visitors at this time of year. So we asked the park staff for five tips for fall-colour viewing. Here’s what they tell us:
1. Visit less-used access points like the Kingscote Access Point (Access Point 15) along the southern “Panhandle” of the park. Park permits are available there. Trails include the 13 kilometre Byers Lake Mountain Bike Trail (rated moderate). A 150-metre side trail takes you to Gut Rapids, a narrow, scenic canyon on the York River. A short paddle will take you to peaceful campsites.
2. Consider hiking a longer trail like the Track and Tower (7.5km), or Mizzy Lake (15km). Descriptions of each are found on the Friends of Algonquin Park website
3. Hike a portion of an Algonquin backpacking trail such as Western Uplands. Normally you’ll encounter fewer hikers on it than the Lookout or Beaver Pond trails at this time of year.
4. Peak hours in Algonquin Provincial Park are generally 10am-4pm and on weekends. As the sun sets earlier in fall, plan to arrive earlier in the day or visit mid-week when the park is less busy.
5. If walking is difficult, take a drive down Arowhon Road, at 16km. The 1.5 km Spruce Bog trail is also wheelchair-accessible (located at 42.5km on Highway 60).

 

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City staff may explore removal of Dupont bike lane—but keep calm and cycle on
Open File (blog)
A staff report heading to the Public Works committee next week is looking at what to do with the Dupont bike lane, and one of the options it asks for council's permission to explore is removing the lane from Lansdowne west to the rail bridge just ...
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Riding around Lake Ontario in 2013 - Road Bike, Cycling Forums
I am planning a ride around Lake Ontario in 2013 starting in Toronto. Has anyone done this recently or have any tips or is anyone interested in coming.
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Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario (COEO)

Plans are now set for this year’s special 40th Anniversary conference. Our theme, “Honouring Roots...Standing Tall...Branching Out!” reflects our commitment to create a unique conference framework within which many of COEO's original “elders” and long-time “sustainers” will be personally invited to return to share in the celebration of: a) how our organization was born and nurtured, b) its current “best practices”, and c) what it is already in the process of becoming!

Please plan to join us as we explore new ideas and perspectives, learn and share, refocus and rejuvenate for the special “40th anniversary year” ahead! Our host site will be Camp Pine Crest, located near Torrance in beautiful Muskoka, Ontario. http://www.coeo.org/important-details.html

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