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An 'awkward, tortuous' journey: Council debates next step for separated bike lanes in Toronto

National Post

“This is a fantastic step forward for the City of Toronto,” Jared Kolb, with advocacy group Cycle Toronto. “There have been some low points and some ...

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Toronto Star Doctors say governments must plan healthier communities Hamilton Spectator TORONTO The top doctors for Toronto, Peel, Hamilton and ... walk, cycle and use public transit, they told a news conference at Toronto's Union Station ... Flag as irrelevant

Toronto Sun Toronto cycling towards more downtown bike lanes Toronto Sun Without much of the fury that has surrounded past bike lane debates, the public works committee approved a cycle track pilot project on Richmond and ... Flag as irrelevant

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Cascagnette excited about new ski season
The Barrie Advance
Cascagnette excited about new ski season. Penetanguishene's Jordan Cascagnette is looking forward to the start of the World Cup Nordic ski season in ...

Tasty weekend at Deerhurst, Ontario
Toronto Sun
A: Chicagoans love to cycle. The lakefront alone boasts 29 km of car-free bicycle paths. Several tour operators offer bike tours. Check out BikeChicago.com for cycling tour schedules and bikeroutes. There's also a new non-profit organization called ...
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View Map Wed Night Walk 3 - Beltline Trail and Cedarvale Ravine blogTO (blog) This coming Wednesday, we will discover some of Toronto's great parks including the Kay Gardner Beltline trail and the Cedarvale Ravine. The walk is approximately 6.5 km long and depending on our pace, may take 2.0-2.5 hours. It'll end at the Heath ... See all stories on this topic » Sherbourne bike lanes not always separating traffic Newstalk 1010 Cycle Toronto, an advocacy group, is calling for a two-month enforcement blitz with officers handing out tickets and information about why its dangerous for vehicles to enter the separate bike lanes. Jared Kolb, the group's director of campaigns and ... See all stories on this topic »

Toronto Cross This Weekend! | Ontario Cycling Association
This year's Toronto Cycle-cross race will be held on Sunday, October 14 beginning at 10:00 a.m. with proceeds donated to two great causes: the Ontario Cycling ...
www.ontariocycling.org/toronto-cross-weekend/

Touring by the book
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Recent releases include a week-by- week roundup of Canada's best experiences, a book on nature hikes near Toronto, a guide to Ontario, plus a daring adventure, and a collection of tales by assorted Hollywood types. Ontario. There's more to Ontario than ...
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View Map Hi everyone, Another very important meeting to highlight the need for mountain bikers to voice their wish for mountain biking (think Bike Park) to be included in the master plan. Please spread the word!The City of Toronto is hosting a public meeting where you can learn more about the Beare Road Park Master Plan project, and provide your input on its new Master Plan.We invite you to join u  s at the first public meeting. Date: Thursday, October 11, 2012 Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Location: Blessed Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School, 40 Sewells Road, Toronto, ON M1B 3G5 RSVP is appreciated but not required. If you are able to attend please RSVP by email to tbosco@toronto.ca At the meeting on October 11, the Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation project team will give a presentation that includes background information about the site and the existing conditions. Parks Canada will also be at the meeting to provide an update on the neighbouring proposed Rouge National Urban Park and their consultation process. The City of Toronto will specifically be seeking feedback regarding the vision that users and residents have for the park, guiding principles that should influence park design, and the consultation process. Other public meetings will follow as the plan progresses. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Please request any additional accommodations necessary when you RSVP. We look forward to meeting with you ________ http://beseenbesafe.simcoecountytrails.net _________ MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE EVENT CALENDAR Trail Education 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  ______ Ontario Trails Mobile App ___________________________________________________ ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL E-NEWS - Every Friday     • Local Trail News      • Trail Education Program     • Trail Heros     • Trailhead Ontario     • Activity and User Updates      View it Here __________________________________________________ We appreciate the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation

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October 2 2012 In a collaborative effort with theOntario TrailsCouncil the City of Thunder Bay Parks Division has initiated an innovative trail use survey ...www.thunderbay.ca/Page14588.aspx

Zombie Walk Toronto 2011 Wedding 0967 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
The 2012 Toronto Zombie Walk is coming Oct 20th at City Hall. I'll be posting some shots I neglected to post last year as a Zombie warm up between now and ...
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Economic Impact of Cycle Tourism in Ontario - Transportation Options
In 2010, 2 million Canadian/Ontario visitors participated in cycling actvities in Ontario, ... In 2010,Ontario attracted 38% of Canadian visitors who went cycling ...
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View Map The Fixer: Low curbs on Sherbourne St. bike lanes invite drivers to park on them Toronto Star “We'd like parking enforcement do a real blitz the first couple of months after they're open to make sure drivers get the idea,” said Jared Kolb, Cycle Toronto's director of campaigns and membership. The lane on the west side is almost finished between ... See all stories on this topic » Why aren't bicycle helmets mandatory? Sault Star Earlier this year, Ontario's chief coroner released a report that recommended, among other things, the implementation of mandatory helmet legislation for cyclists of all ages. But there's no action yet. Helmets for all cyclists is something Dr. Charles ... See all stories on this topic » View Map Hi everyone, Another very important meeting to highlight the need for mountain bikers to voice their wish for mountain biking (think Bike Park) to be included in the master plan. Please spread the word! The City of Toronto is hosting a public meeting where you can learn more about the Beare Road Park Master Plan project, and provide your input on its new Master Plan. We invite you to join u  s at the first public meeting. Date: Thursday, October 11, 2012 Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Location: Blessed Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School, 40 Sewells Road, Toronto, ON M1B 3G5 RSVP is appreciated but not required. If you are able to attend please RSVP by email to tbosco@toronto.ca At the meeting on October 11, the Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation project team will give a presentation that includes background information about the site and the existing conditions. Parks Canada will also be at the meeting to provide an update on the neighbouring proposed Rouge National Urban Park and their consultation process. The City of Toronto will specifically be seeking feedback regarding the vision that users and residents have for the park, guiding principles that should influence park design, and the consultation process. Other public meetings will follow as the plan progresses. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Please request any additional accommodations necessary when you RSVP. We look forward to meeting with you. _________________________________________________________________ http://beseenbesafe.simcoecountytrails.net __________________________________________________________________________________ MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE EVENT CALENDAR Trail Education 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 ________________________________________________________     Ontario Trails Mobile App __________________________________________________________________________________ ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL E-NEWS - Every Friday     • Local Trail News      • Trail Education Program     • Trail Heros     • Trailhead Ontario     • Activity and User Updates      View it Here __________________________________________________________________________________ We appreciate the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation

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To California with roses
Sarnia Observer
The Canadian Cowgirls feature female riders from across southwestern Ontario. ... The equestrian ambassadors from Chatham-Kent are taking their horses and ...

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Act now. Time is short: Save Ontario's Algoma Region SooToday.com A draft Renewable Energy on Crown Land policy has been developed to provide updated direction on how the government will manage Crown land to supportOntario's renewable energy needs while balancing the social, economic, and ecological interests ... See all stories on this topic »