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ONTARIO HIKING WEEK: Frequently Asked Questions - Hike Ontario
Ontario Hiking Week is a Hike Ontario initiative to encourage Ontarians to get out ... This year, Ontario Hiking Week is being held from October 1 to October 7.
www.hikeontario.com/Ontario%20Hiking%20Week%20FAQ....

Chair Fundraising Committee (Hike Ontario)
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The Haunted Walk of Old Toronto - Guide, Things To... - Toronto.com
Explore Toronto's haunted streets and houses and hear spooky legends of their ghostly visitors.
www.toronto.com/.../750021--the-haunted-walk-of-old-toront...

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Discover Toronto Neighbourhood Walk I - Humber River - Try New ...
Fall is here and this is the perfect time to explore different Toronto neighbourhoods and gems. This is the first of the Discover Toronto Neighbourhood Walk I'm ...
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Urban Planet: Walking Times « Spacing Toronto
Trying to encourage people to walk, the London Olympic Committee erected a variety of wayfinding signs with estimated walking times to popular destinations.
spacingtoronto.ca/2012/10/15/urban-planet-walking-times/ 

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Trent team excels at equestrian event
Peterborough Examiner
... high point individual overall in the opening Ontario Universities Equestrian ... who doesn't come from a horse family but has been riding for about a ...

Got an ATV? Suggested readingSooToday.com
NORTH BAY – The North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants to remind everyone how to enjoy their ATV while doing so safely and ...

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Retro Dreams Afloat: Classic wooden canoe enthusiasts gather at river's edge ...
MLive.com
Peterboroughs are classic, finely-crafted wood canoes, once made by the Peterborough Canoe Co. in Peterborough, Ontario, before it went out of business in the 1960s. The company began operations in 1892, but before it closed, it would become an icon ...
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Cycle Toronto | Blog | Iler Campbell LLP
Posts Tagged 'Cycle Toronto'. Jarvis Bike Lane Removal Exposes Serious Weaknesses in Municipal Class Approvals. October 12th, 2012 by Laura Bowman ...
www.ilercampbell.com/blog/tag/cycle-toronto/

On-Road Trails and Paths

Connection between Lower Don Trail and Brick Works | Cycle Toronto
I had an idea to create a connection between the Lower Don Trail and the Brick Works, as well as the Beltline trail. Right now if you want to get from one to the ...
cycleto.ca/.../connection-between-lower-don-trail-and-brick-w...

Helmets can prevent fatal head injuries in cyclists Ontario study ...
TORONTO - A study has found that cyclists who die of a head injury are much less likely to be wearing a helmet than those who die of other injuries...
www.570news.com/.../411981--helmets-can-prevent-fatal-hea...

Study Shows Bicycle Helmets Save Lives
U.S. News & World Report
Canadian researchers examined data on all 129 cycling deaths that occurred in the province of Ontario between January 2006 and December 2010. The cyclists ranged in age from 10 to 83 years old, and 86 percent were boys or men. Motor vehicles were ...
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Off-Road Trails

Nonuse of bicycle helmets and risk of fatal head injury: a proportional ...
CMAJ
Methods: We used a case–control design involving 129 fatalities using data from a coroner's review of cycling deaths in Ontario, Canada, between 2006 and 2010. We defined cases as cyclists who died as a result of head injuries; we defined controls as ...
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City hears from Scarborough residents as it prepares first ever park plans
insideTORONTO.com
7, night, Jim Hart, general manager of Toronto's parks department, predicted creativity will overcome budgetary pressures on the parks system. Meanwhile, the city will try to complete connections for a system of multi-use trails across Toronto, ...
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McMaster - HIKE LEADERS TAKE HIKE ONTARIO CERTIFICATION ...
Hike Leaders from several regional hiking clubs gathered at McMaster University on Saturday November 5th to gain certification from Hike Ontario as Certified ...
marauders.ca/news/2011/11/7/hike_ontario.aspx?path...

Deer hunting season gets underway this week
Innisfil Scope
Hunting is a safe recreational activity in Ontario, and non-hunters should feel ... Avoid hiking at dawn and dusk, or anytime visibility is limited. ...

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Trail riders anticipate busy season for new city route
Daily Miner and News
... signs have been ordered and the OFSC (Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs) has ... "It will do a better grooming job, the trails will be smoother," ...

Mayor's Community Safety and Crime Prevention Awards Presented
Net Newsledger
The awards are being held in conjunction with Ontario's Crime Prevention Week. .... They say the walking club is a great way to get to know others in the ...


Cyclists don't want to obey stop signs
Hamilton Spectator
That's one of the changes the subcommittee wants to see the Ontario Ministry of Transportation adapt in order clarify the responsibilities of all road users and to encourage more people to cycle. But, this Monday, councillors on the city's public works ...
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Pedestrians called to action
Ottawa Citizen
The meeting comes at a time when pedestrian and cyclist safety are big issues in Ottawa. Earlier this week, the province announced that there will be a coroner's review of pedestrian deaths. Ontariodeputy chief coroner Bert Lauwers will look at all ...

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Cycling blindspot: how simple truck side panels can save lives
NOW Toronto
In theory, Ontario could mandate side guards, but there's no sign that's a priority at Queen's Park. The provincial transport ministry did not return a request for comment by press time. At the city level, Layton says he's conferring with his ...
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Cyclist killed in collision with truck near Dundas and Lansdowne
Toronto Star
Three hours later, a mangled green mountain bike was still sitting amid blood marks left ... into cycling deaths was announced by Ontario's chief coroner. ...


Grieve first, then move to make cycling safer
National Post
Two weeks ago, Dr. Dan Cass, Ontario's supervising coroner for the central region, said he will lead a review of all cycling deaths in Ontario in 2006-2010. There were over 110 deaths, he told me - over 20 a year. "We're taking the view that all ...

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Why Tour Islington Village? Torontoist First launched in 2009, Islington Village is Heritage Toronto's fourth iTour, and the series' second excursion into Toronto's suburban past. Like previous iterations, the historic audio-visual walking tour is designed for mobile devices—though you can ... See all stories on this topic » Stop funding environment groups now The North Bay Nugget Environmental Defence is "the co-ordinating organization for the Ontario Greenbelt Alliance, a coalition of groups who share a common vision for improving ... Community Events Seaway News CORNWALL OUTDOOR CLUB de PLEIN AIR ~ Nov. 12: Progressive Dinner. Nov. .... Services de toxicomanie de l'Est de l'Ontario en communiquant au 1-800-272-1937. ... Take a walk on the wild side Toronto Star The biggest hiking event is the Oxfam Trailwalker, one of Hong Kong's biggest fundraising events, which has since 1986 raised millions for projects in Africa and Asia. It takes place on the rigorous 100-kilometre MacLehose Trail, made easier in chunks. ... See all stories on this topic » Looking for a boost Lac du Bonnet Leader A second idea brought by Marks involves the establishment of an ATV park. ... He spoke of an outfit in Ontario that is willing to build machine sheds and ...

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Proposed Big Ben Memorial Trail in Lanark County Approved

The proposal for a trail in one of Lanark County’s Community forests, named after Canada’s most famous Olympian horse, has now been approved by five levels of governance. In its provision for horses, the Big Ben Memorial Trail marks a first in the history of wilderness trail development on public land in Lanark County.

Approximately 10.5 kms of trail loops have been considered connecting to 8 kms of existing logging roads in the Lavant Main Block forest. Routings for the trail loops will be GPS mapped and tagged commencing this fall and resumed next spring. The three-season, non-wheeled network of wilderness trails will meander throughout the forest accommodating walkers, birders, field naturalists, school nature group outings, families, day packers, and participants in the therapeutic riding program, cross-country skiers and snowshoers. The trail will not interfere with existing users in the forest or the county’s forest management plans and will be closed during deer hunting season.

Subway sponsored a free community outreach program

As part of a national goodwill publicity campaign.  A volunteer doctor who specializes in nutrition & stress management will come on-site to your company and give a 30-minute presentation during a complimentary catered Subway breakfast or lunch.  All you need to do is register at www.2011wellness.com and you will be contacted by an event coordinator.  Also remember to ask about our free health screenings (blood pressure, self defense, yoga, massage etc.).  For any questions or concerns please contact us.

  

CTV Toronto - Ont. boasts more cyclists, but safety still a concern ...
CTV Toronto - A new survey shows the number of cyclists in Ontario is growing, but many respondents would cycle more if it was safer.
toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/.../20111002?...

Newly developed trails provide peace, beauty and protection of natural environment
Bancroft This Week
Reeve Dave Golem of Limerick Township has a deep affection for the property and when he heard that Cindy Cassidy of the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance (EOTA) was looking for fitness grants to develop recreational trails he asked for her assistance. ...
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Hiking Day attracts dozens of participants to Hersey Lake - Timmins ...
With plenty of sunshine and a pleasant breeze, Hiking Day in Timmins was ... --- Ontario---, Amherstburg - Amherstburg Echo, Bancroft - Bancroft this Week ...
www.timminstimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3319948

Hike Ontario needs more youth
Elliot Lake Standard
The president says there is a great divide between the current leadership of Ontario's hiking trails and the young people who enjoy the outdoors. Friesen explains that thanks to technology young people do not need the same level and type of ...
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Walking in an artistic wonderland
Toronto will come alive this weekend as Nuit Blanche takes over the streets. ... make sure you are wearing warm clothing and good walking shoes,” said Sleath. ...
www.thedailyplanet.com/index.php?option...

Thanksgiving-inspired decorations
CANOE
She looks for interesting pieces when hiking in the pastoral and wooded areas around her southwestern Ontario home. "I like to pick up sticks and stones. I look for branches that have fallen off trees and have interesting shapes. ...
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Toronto Section - The Toronto Bruce Trail Club - Event Information
This is #5 of a six part series of hikes towards achieving the 2011 Toronto Section Blue Trail Challenge. We will cover the Duff Pit, Bennett Heritage, Maureen ...
www.torontobrucetrailclub.org/online/.../events3.php?...

Leading the Way
CTV.ca
Ontario has the largest contingent of hometown athletes competing at the 2011 Pan ... Modern Pentathlon, Table Tennis, Tennis and Canoe/Kayak Sprint. ...

Conservation authorities' future seen as an issue
The Kingston Whig-Standard
"We are concerned about comments made by (Conservative leader Tim) Hudak," said Don Pearson, general manager of Conservation Ontario, the umbrella body representing the province's regional conservation authorities. Pearson fears that people may not ...
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Locally-grown pie pumpkins a tasty fall treat
Toronto Sun
Pick one up at an Ontario Greenbelt Farmers' Market this weekend and savour delicious harvest flavours from just beyond your own backyard. ...

Innisfil girl on the right track with off-roading

The Barrie Examiner
... riding her all-terrain vehicle in competitions across Ontario. ... When she was six, they asked her if she would like to try racing her ATV and the ...

Peroni questions Gélinas' accomplishments
NorthernLife.ca
... reflect the resource-rich area and the role it plays in Ontario's economy, ... A Hudak/Peroni government will reopen the ATV trails and access to OUR ...

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Landon Bay - site of 2011 OTC AGM

Ontario Trails Council AGM; Sunday June 26th 2011, Gananoque Ontario. Need 25 members for quorum - RSVP today!

Be sure to visit: Ontario Trails for relevant meeting information. If you are a member and require any meeting materials please give us a call - 877-668-7245

Young Hikers Program - About YHP - Hike Ontario
The Young Hikers Program is a program of Hike Ontario funded by the Trails for Life Program, Ministry of Health Promotion.
hikeontario.com/yhp/aboutyhp/whatisyhp.htm


Take a hike
Guelph Mercury
“The government was willing to fund trails back then,” said Henry Graupner, a longtime member of the Guelph club and founder of Hike Ontario, a provincial ...


Hiking Ideas in Ontario | Travel Tips - USAToday.com
Ontario has literally millions of acres set aside as wilderness areas and parks to preserve virgin land for future generations. Hikers have many choices on ...
traveltips.usatoday.com/hiking-ideas-ontario-58802.html


Walking the walk
Dunnville Chronicle
The Dunnville-based Believe in Angels team is working to raise $12000 to fight cancer through the Weekend to End Women's Cancers 60K walk in Toronto on Sept. 10 and 11. Pictured, from left, are Jessie MacLeod, Anita Basilio, Martha Plath a By PAUL ...
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Donation made to Uxbridge JumpStart program
Newsdurhamregion.com
There will be two other events scheduled later this summer at the venue including Chico Racing'sOntario Cup trail running event and Woodnewton's Mud Run, ...


Newcastle's Golding is Golden in Barrie
Newsdurhamregion.com
... division at the Ontario high school mountain bike championships held in Barrie. Competing in the junior girls' six-kilometre event, Golding was the lone ...

Cycling toward bigger things
Sault Star
It is an Ontario Cycling Association licensed team that competes in road, mountain, triathlon and cyclocross races throughout the province, as well as in Michigan. Members of the team have been to various cycling events on about four different weekends ...See all stories on this topic »