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Monday, January 30, 2023

Ontario Trails News - January 30, 2023

 



Ford and friends showing us who they are really serving - Hamilton Spectator
The Greenbelt has been carved up; the Conservation Authorities gutted; wetlands opened ... These are obviously the real 'governors' in Ontario.

Blind River students celebrate World Snow Day - Elliot Lake News
Over 333 students experienced cross-country skiing on the Boom Camp Trails as part of Snow Day celebrations.

Just chill: It's worth braving the elements to explore winter fun in Parry Sound area
Skating trails are proliferating – Arrowhead Provincial Park (north of Huntsville) boasts one of Ontario's best. Kick sledding, hiking, dogsledding ..

Outdoor enthusiasts: How to keep active and motivated during Canadian winter - CTV News
For running or cross-country skiing she prefers the brand GORE-TEX. ... His most memorable was a dog-sledding adventure in Ontario's Algonquin ...


Hillsburgh Snow Roamers want to use trail network blocked by Grand River Conservation Authority
Uninsured risk leaves much of the trails inaccessible. ... It is part of District 4 of the Ontario Federation of Snowmobiling Ontario, ...

Snowmobilers will be happy to hear of enhanced trail maintenance in the County Forest
This season, there will be enhanced trail maintenance thanks to over 17-thousand dollars in funding from the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile ...

Richmond Hill poised to invest $84M in various capital projects in 2023 - YorkRegion.com
Budget earmarks funds for new and updated parks, trails, ... Richmond Hill mayor asks Ontario's housing minister to address “many serious ...

Local snowmobile trails opening up - North Bay News
Local snowmobile trails opening up. 'It has been a ... How does the North Bay average car insurance rate compare to other cities in Ontario?

Calabogie puts the great in Ontario's great outdoors - Toronto Sun
Calabogie Peaks, billed as the tallest public ski resort in Ontario, features 24 trails and three snow parks serviced by a pair of quad lifts and ...

Happy Trails: Favourite places to walk in Niagara, even in winter - Thorold News
Ted Mouradian shares his favourite walking trails. ... Or the great new walk along the

Josh and Julia check out snow machine trails - CTV News Northern Ontario
On this week's Explore the North, Josh and Julia showcase the fun of snowmobiling and cruise the trails of northern Ontario.



Know where to safely, legally ride snowmobiles: OPP - Midland News
Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment and staff of the Mid Ontario Snowmobile Trails remind snowmobilers that just because winter ...

Saving Laurentian University's green space - CTV News Northern Ontario
Group concerned about future of LU greenspace. Advocacy groups in Sudbury have a petition to save the trails, green space and a 02:18 ...


Biggest Snow Day of the year hits Bell Park on Feb. 4 - Sudbury News
Activities will include snowshoeing, skating, snowboarding and much more. ... Ontario expands direct mental health services for children.

Government of Canada Supports the Meadoway - Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
The project, led by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) in partnership with the City of Toronto, is made possible through the support ...


Become a Backyard Conservation Champion with the RRCA - Cornwall Seaway News
With the help of native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, habitat structures, and expert guidance, the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is ...

Nature Conservancy of Canada expands protection of key wetlands in Brighton
NCC representatives, along with David Piccini, Ontario Environment, Conservation and Parks Minister, and others recently toured the site, ...

The history behind Milton's Hugh Street and Livingston Trail
... Milton's Hugh Street and Livingston Trail. Milton, Ontario, Canada / FM101 Milton Now ... You can follow their events and activities here.

FedNor Invests $4.5M in Northern Ontario Tourism - Mirage News
Wahgoshig First Nation is receiving a non-repayable investment of $344,700 to purchase equipment and create a tourism hub, including an outdoor trail ...


Queen's Climbing Club: Let's chalk about it | The Journal
The Queen's Climbing Club (QCC) is bringing exercise to new heights while creating an inclusive environment for new and experienced climbers.

New cross-country ski and bike club up and running | Sudbury Star
Local cross-country ski enthusiasts can enjoy their favourite sport ... Memberships are available at Jack's Ski and Bike Shack at 154 Ontario ...

Snowmobiler seriously injured in collision on OFSC trail in Dysart et al - CTV News Barrie
Haliburton Highlands OPP says the collision happened on Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) trail E, south of Waxwing Drive.

Help could be on the way for Hillman Marsh - CTV News Windsor
Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) CAO Tim Byrne says the government has been listening. “There has been funding that we've been made ...

Sunset Trail Riders Holding Town Hall - KenoraOnline
It's being held in conjunction with a visit by the president of the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs. Ryan Eckmeier is touring the snowmobile ...


Extensive search conducted for 'inappropriately dressed' elderly man walking on trail during ...
Around 3:38 p.m., Kawartha Lakes Police responded to well-being check of an elderly male walking along the Trans-Canada Rail between Lilac Road ...

President of Gravenhurst snowmobile club urges patience as trails start open
Over 11,000 kilometres of trails are now open, according to the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) trail guide, but Nunzio Iacobellis, ...

Canada to Preserve Ontario's Natural Beauty - Mirage News
More than $1.05M to better connect The Meadoway to Rouge National Urban Park with new and improved multi-use trails. The Meadoway, led by the ...

Open for adventure: These Ontario Parks are waiting for you this winter - Midland News
Winter camping, ice fishing, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are permitted, but access is limited during the winter months. (Please note that ...

Visit Credit Valley Parks After Dark at the Ignite the Night Event Series
CVC is a member of Conservation Ontario. -30-. Media Contact. Jamie Williams Specialist, Marketing & Communications Credit Valley Conservation 905-431 ...


Smokey Hollow trail is a forested hike in Ontario that leads to a waterfall - blogTO
With no shortage of waterfalls to discover, you could easily spend months exploring Hamilton's 130+ cascades. Smokey Hollow is another one to add ...

Amended trail plan sought by group | Local News | chroniclejournal.com
Northwestern Ontario Recreational Trails Association president Len Day went before O'Connor Township council on Monday to look for options concerning ...

Hamilton runners to take to Bruce Trail for ultra-relay race | TheSpec.com
A group of trail runners from Hamilton will be taking on the entire Bruce ... will benefit the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic in Toronto, ...


Kemptville Winter Trail team looking for new Trail Ambassadors
More volunteers to help people using the Kemptville Winter Trail are ... Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus hopes to address housing, health care.

Photo: Snowy walk in the woods | TheRecord.com
Dog walkers make their way through the snow-dusted trails of Riverside Park in Cambridge on Monday. Environment Canada has issued a special ...

'It's got to attract more than double': New and improved French River snowmobile bridge opens
... North Trail Association, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, ... extend the useful lifespan of trails and increase safety for riders.

Trails
 - Town of Lincoln
Additionally, Lincoln's geographical location with natural assets such as Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment, make us home to many spectacular ...

Sudbury news: Police investigating an armed attack on trail - CTV News Northern Ontario
Sudbury police are asking the public to avoid the area around Grandview Park in New Sudbury on Monday afternoon as they track an assault suspect.

Birding by Snowshoe - Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
Discover the wonders of winter wildlife! Join us to learn about the diversity of bird species that live at Tommy Thompson Park during the winter ...

Barrie and Bruce Grey Simcoe Receive $14M for Economic Growth Projects | Mirage News
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority. Install and replace accessible platforms and safety railings at the Tiffin Pond. $13,000.

A winter walk along Laurentian University's green space | North Bay Nugget
This winter nature walk is hosted by the Coalition for a Liveable ... woman walking alone dies following assault in downtown Toronto: police.

Snowmobile bridge over Pickerel River near Sudbury receives major makeover - Timmins Press
“As the only current north/south trail west of Lake Nipissing, this (Northern Ontario Heritage Fung Corporation) investment ensures connectivity ...

'Huge win' as abandoned railway line added to regional trail network | Windsor Star
The Essex Region Conservation Authority, along with partners the County of ... Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, ...

North Perth ATV Club makes request to municipal council - Yahoo News Canada
16 meeting of a request sent by the North Perth and District ATV Club ... Teachers' union calls on Ontario to fund training, hire staff to address ...

Deep River named fourth best place to live in Canada by moving support website
Deep River, Ontario, west of Ottawa, is number four on the list. ... "The area also offers hiking trails, which are found across the Ottawa River.

Blyth Greenway Trailhead gets $60K financial boost from Tourism Relief Fund
This Government of Canada investment, through FedDev Ontario and RTO4, will ensure tourism opportunities in North Huron, like the Blyth Greenway Trail ...

47 kilometres of new trails are planned for Essex County on a former rail line | CBC News
The new trail will create a region-wide multi-use trail loop ... How thieves stole a Toronto condo and sold it for $970K. 232 reading now.

Friday, January 20, 2023

Ontario Trails News - January 20, 2023


 

Integrity commissioner, auditor to probe Doug Ford's Greenbelt development plan
Steve Clark, Ontario's minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, ... parts of the Greenbelt for housing development amid concerns developers were ...

WATCH: North Simcoe hiking club looking to extend 500-kilometre-long Ganaraska Hiking ...
The trail, which runs from Port Hope on Lake Ontario to Glen Huron, just south of the Blue Mountains, currently has a gap between the Martyrs' ...


Police sharing snowmobile safety tips as most trails remain closed - My Muskoka Now
While the vast majority of snowmobile trails in Ontario remain closed, the OPP is talking about the importance of driving safely and sober when ...

Completed nature trail in Halton Hills connects parks and neighbourhoods - inSauga.com
A nature trail that connects neighbourhoods in Halton Hills is now open ... by Credit Valley Conservation and the Ontario Ministry of Environment.

Trailblazers look to close loop of Ganaraska in Penetanguishene - Yahoo News Canada
Representatives from the Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association (GHTA) ... “It's a hiking trail 500-kilometres long from Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay ...

The Friends of the Summerstown Trails receives Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant
Mother Nature delivered snow just in time and hundreds of people came out to the trails, enjoying the sunny temperature, skiing, snowshoeing, biking ...

High School Nordic Skiing Returns to the Sault | CTV News
After roughly 35 years, Cross Country Skiing is once again an official high school sport in the Algoma District.



Muskoka Loppet returns on Jan. 29 for skiers and skiing fans alike
Arrowhead Nordic Ski Club has announced the return of the classic ... pass for Ontario Parks (ontarioparks.com) will be needed for spectators but ...

Snowmobilers gather for 48th Snowarama ride for Easter Seals Kids - iHeartRadio
The annual event takes place on Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) groomed trails, and encourages winter enthusiasts to raise funds for ...

Snowmobiling this winter? Ride safe and sober - Quinte News
Ontario Provincial Police Snowmobile, ATV and Vessel Enforcement Unit (S.A.V.E.) . Officers of the Bancroft OPP are reminding snowmobilers to ride ...

OPP launch Snowmobile Safety Week - CTV Northern Ontario
A week-long international campaign aims to increase safety out on snowmobile trails. Provincial police and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile ...

ATV
 Club Gets Backing of Council in Annual Cleanups - The Ranch 100.1 FM
The crew of off-road enthusiasts continue to grow and continue their talks with the Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs (OFATV.).

Team of sled dogs takes visitors on guided tours in Timmins area
... tours of local trails with some unique guides: a team of sled dogs. ... settlers get around snowy terrain, especially in northern Ontario.

Bike
 lane closure confuses Sault cyclists - CTV News Northern Ontario
There's some confusion among cyclists in Sault Ste. Marie about recent amendments to the bylaw governing the city's bike lanes.

Otonabee Conservation Celebrates Revitalization of Jackson Creek Trail - PtboCanada
Otonabee Conservation celebrated the completion of the Jackson Creek ... Ontario (FedDev Ontario) Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF), ...

Algonquin Snowmobile Club at-risk of having to close trail - My Muskoka Now
The Algonquin Snowmobile Club (ASC) says they may be forced to close Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) Trail 77.

Traffic calming, trail paving among options for extra $1.5M in Kitchener budget - The Record
KITCHENER — Councillors will consider adding money to priority areas ranging from traffic calming measures to trail paving as work on Kitchener's ...

Buckhorn: Input needed for Trent Lakes Open Spaces Master Plan - Peterborough Examiner
The preferred trail length was between one and five kilometres. The three most commonly used trails were the Mississauga River Loop Trail, the ...

Snowmobile club asks for trail link over Lake of Bays cemetery | StCatharinesStandard.ca
Barnstaple asked for permission to route part of Trail 77 over the Maplewood Cemetery property. If permission is granted, volunteers will begin ...

Nordic Ski Club in North Bay is open to all skill levels - CTV News Northern Ontario
A North Bay-area ski trail network now have more than 50 kilometres in trails open and the local club is now more than 800 members strong.

1.2 Km Long Ice Skating Trail Through Ontario's Cranberry Marsh Opens For 2023 Season
On Saturdays, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. the trail will be lit for night skating. 25+ Coolest Outdoor Ice Skating Trails in Ontario · Winter Festivals in ...


Highlands snowmobilers asked to ride on available trails only
... are asking residents and visitors to be patient and stay off local Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) trails that remain closed.

Wasi Cross Country Ski Club offers free trails on January 14 - BayToday.ca
The club has trails for snowshoers and cross-country skiers, ... The ultimate winter adventure getaway to heat up your Ontario travel plans.

With urbanization, are humans losing their connection to nature? - CTV News
In this photo, a man appears hiking. ... Guinness world record for most marathons in a year could be won by Ontario man. An Ontario native has set ...

Peterborough-area cross-country skiers raising funds for supportive housing and mental health
Wild Rock Outfitters and Kawartha Nordic Ski Club eight-hour ski relay on ... A group of Peterborough-area skiers will be cross-country skiing to ...

Hikers discover body on Bruce Trail near Owen Sound, OPP confirms - CTV News Barrie
Ontario Provincial Police set up a command post near Concession 11 south of Owen Sound, Ont., on Tues., Jan. 10, 2023.

Arrowhead Provincial Park Skating Is The Ultimate Winter Leisure Activity - Indie88
Do some carving on the Arrowhead Skating Trail, try snowshoeing, or even skiing. It's time to conquer your winter bucket list in Ontario! When Does ...

More than just power lines: Durham looking at rec and trail options for lengthy hydro corridor
There is an example of a similar project nearby, the Scarborough Meadoway in the City of Toronto. Dufaux explained that the visioning study will look ...

Bridge reconstructed on K&P Trail near Greater Madawaska - iHeartRadio
... the Calabogie and District Snowmobile Club, Renfrew County ATV Club, Snow County Snowmobile Region; Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs ...