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Showing posts with label Oxford County. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Oxford County. Show all posts
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Ontario Trails News - An Update from Ontario Trails 6142018
Monday, June 18, 2012
Trailhead Ontario Day 1 June 18, 2012
| SUNDAY JUNE 17 Wine and Cheese Reception hosted by Town of Ingersoll @6:30pm – at Centennial Park Many thanks to Mayor Ted Comiskey, Warden Don McKay and too all the great folks at the Oxford Heritage Cheese Museum for their excellent hospitality and support of Trailhead Ontario. There were many speeches, kind remarks and the Director of the Museum provided insight to the history of cheese making in the County and its importance to Canada. J L Kraft learned how to make cheese here before going to the USA to create the Kraft Corporation. |
| Time | Planned Program | Planned Program | |
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| 8:00 – 8:20am |
Opening Remarks:
Warden Don McKay, Oxford County - Many thanks to Warden Don McKay for his welcoming remarks and his recognition that provincial conferences such as Trailhead Ontario are a real benefit to places like Oxford County. The \warden expressed his hope that folks had a chance during the work of the event to get out and enjoy the many magnificent trails of Oxford County.
Mayor Ted Comiskey, Mayor of Ingersoll Many thanks to Mayor Comiskey for the kind remarks and the note of appreciation from the Town of Ingersoll who was pleased to sponsor the event at the beautiful Elm Hurst Inn and Spa
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| 8:20 – 9:00am |
The Ontario Trails Strategy – Renewed Mandate
Carol Oitment, Project Manager; Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
Larry Ketcheson, CEO, Parks and Recreation Ontario.
John Lohuis, BA, MBA, CMMIII; Canadian Parks and Recreation Association
Moderator: Damian Bradley, Chair Trillium Trail Education Program
This session provided up to date information on the status of the 2007 Ontario Trails Strategy, and its relationship with the Recreational Framework, re-written in 2011. Carol Oitment re-affirmed that trails are supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport and they have the mandate for both implementation and support of recreation and trails. Our panel led the way in detailing the policies pf Park and Recreation Ontario and Canada how PRO and CPRA lend support to trails in Ontario.
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| 9:00 – 10:00am |
Carolinian Canada Coalition: Planning the Erie Coast Stewardship Eco Trail
Invited Speakers:
Michelle Kantor, Executive Director, CCC Trail
Moderator: Cathy Bingham, Past-Director, CCC Trail
Participants heard how the Carolinian Canada partnership network is protecting and restoring the last of the Carolinian Forest across southwestern Ontario, an area under great pressure. We heard how to balance landscape protection with diverse land uses and interests. Michele told the group how this unique trail concept is stewarding rare species and coastal health while promoting enjoyment of Canada’s south coast through green tourism strategies.
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| 10:10 – 11:00am | Trails Education – About the OTC Program
Invited Speakers:
Jane Trakalo, Program Development, Algonquin College
Graham Burke, Facilitator, Ontario Trails Education Program
Moderator: Damian Bradley, Chair Trillium Trail Education Program
We heard how to become a trail development leader! Launching in Ontario – first ever series of 14 courses in the development and management of trails. Designed for both volunteers and professionals. Participants learned more about the various program elements, the calendar of courses, how we select the content, on-line learning options and more. | ||
| 11:00 – 11:50am | Towards a Provincial Cycling Strategy
Invited Speakers:
Michael Canzi and Robert Dolezel, Sustainable Transportation Office, Ministry of Transportation
Doug Cota, President, Cycle Ontario
Howard Pulver, President, Bike-On Tours
Moderator: Alan Medcalf, Board Member, Ontario Trails Council
In 2011 the Ontario Ministry of Transportation initiated a cycling data collection project. The intent of the project was to gather best practice information from both within the province and around the world on the various considerations that need to be taken into account should Ontario wish to develop a provincial cycling route network. The project also collected data on bicycle route networks across the province, such as selected municipal and tourism focused routes, in order to get a better understanding of where people are currently cycling for recreational purposes. In this session the Ministry, and some of our leading Cycling Partners discussed best practices learned through the completion of this project. | ||
| 12:00 – 1:00pm |
Luncheon – Grand Ballroom
Ontario Trails Council AGM – Heritage Room
We elected a new Board for more information please see: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/become-a-member/board-of-directors
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| 1:00 – 2:00pm | Provincial – National Trails Panel With Remarks from – Minister of Tourism and Culture, The Honourable Michael Chan
Invited Speakers:
Robert Ramsay, Director, Canadian Off-Highway Vehicles
John Cushing, President, Canadian Trails Federation
Moderator: Wayne Daub, All Terrain Quad Council of Canada
Once again the OTC appreciates the support of the Canadian Trails Federation and The National Trails Coalition as Bob Ramsay from NTC and John Cushing from CTF reported on their efforts nationally in Ottawa, and across all 13 territories and provinces, as they work to implement, improve and provide funding for trail development. Both Bob and John provided insight for groups that require a few more dollars to get that project off the ground, or for folks who are just interested in how other provinces do trails, as they work to secure more funds in 2013
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| 2:00-2:50pm | Regional Trail Initiatives
CASO Line Project - with Kathryn Kielstra, Chatham Kent Trails
The Kissing Bridge Trailway: A Downpayment on the Guelph to Goderich Greenway – with Chris Gosselin, Planner, Waterloo Region
Guelph Trans Canada Trail –Rail with Trail Design and Construction – with Amanda Gebhardt, Landscape Architect, MMM Group
Moderator: Patrick Connor, Ontario Trails Council
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| 3:15 – 4:30pm | Northern Trail Projects Nipigon Rail To Trail -
with David Shepherd, Facilitator, Kinghorn Rail Trail Project
Path of the Paddle -
with Kirsten Spence, Trans Canada Trail Ontario
Some feedback indicated these were the best sessions of the day! Vast spaces, 100’s of kilometers at a stretch, limited resources, no people, no infrastructure – Northern Ontario is different and so are the demands on trail implementation organizations. We heard about Path and Paddle and the Kinghorn Rail Trail leadership describe the immense space, community support and they way they are building trails in the North.
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| 5:00 – 9:00pm | Warden’s BBQ
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Elm Hurst Carriage House Thanks to Oxford County for the BBQ! | Canadian Trails Federation Annual General Meeting – Heritage Room The meetings was held, for more detail contact the CTF | |
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Ontario Trails - Sled, Ski, Hike or Ride Ontario's Trails
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Dear Supporter: If you have material you'd like circulated please send it along! We'll send it out every Friday, or post it immediately on one of our pages, where applicable!
Trailhead Ontario: June 17-19, 2012, Oxford County, Ontario. Registration is live! 2 registrants! Single day, and display registrations also available.~ Watch Trailhead Ontario for updates!
Did you - Send a letter, invite a friend to Trailhead Ontario yet? Call to Action: OTC is asking for member help in promoting Trailhead 2012. E-mail us weekly and tell us who you've invited - the event will be a success with your help! Cathy Bingham and Wayne Daub, Oxford County Trails Committee - Your Trailhead Ontario 2012 Hosts - invite you to view: Oxford County on Facebook! Like us
Issues and Help Wanted: FYI watch our posts we had 87,000 people look at our facebook wall in November. See links below
2) E-Bikes - Velma Watters is working with the Bancroft Trails Committee to discuss this issue. Please send any ideas or e-bike policies to Velma at: sprc299@yahoo.ca
3) MNR and Trails - E-mail adjustment! - Thanks to those who have forwarded new trail information! We are working to audit our trail inventory. Please send information or updates to: ontariotrailsmap@gmail.com
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Membership - Invoices for 2012 have been sent. Contact Laura Peddie, OTC Membership Coordinator, - 705-742-2222 or laura@
Ontario Trails Training Program Update: The OTC Program Review Team continues to meet. Watch for us at Landscape Ontario Horticultrual Trades Association Congress - Jan 10-14; 2011. Follow the program on facebook - watch for course updates and content outlines! Contact Graham Burke, OTC Education and Skills Program facilitator with questions or suggestions.519-941-8911, or ontrailseducationprogram@
Our Board - meets again January 11th, 2012.
Occupiers Liability Act - Update in law - In Turner v. Kitchener (City) [2011] O.J. No. 4803, the plaintiff was riding his bike along a recreational trail in Kitchener. It was his regular route and time of travel which put him on the trail at 5:15 am.Earlier that day vandals had set fire to a bridge along the trail and after investigating, the police and fire personnel had blocked off the bridge with a wooden barricade and yellow caution tape. More.....
Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport - Sport and recreation joins Tourism and Culture. Health promotion interests will join the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. The Pan Am Games will be a stand alone secretariat reporting to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. See press release
NEWS - We tweet news @ontrails These stories are found at: http://ontariotrails.
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Active Living - Don't stop moving Toronto Sun “Wearing of the joints, although it's not caused by aging, is related to aging,” Dr. Michael Clarfield, director of The Sports Medicine Specialists clinic in Toronto, tells Sun Media. “As we get older, a lot of people experience wear in the joints and ... See all stories on this topic »
Conservation Ontario - Celebrate the Season at Ontario's Conservation Areas To help celebrate the season, Conservation
Horses - OnHorseTrails
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Dog-Sledding - Ontario Dog Sled Trails
Cross-Country Skiing - Ontario Cross Country Ski Trails
Motorcycling - Ontario Dirt Bike Trails
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Snowmobiling - Buy your pass today! http://ofsc.on.ca
Snowshoe - OnSnowTrails
Canoeing and Kayaking - Ontario Water Trails
Survey Highlight - please complete these two – Economic Impact of Trails, Blue-Green Trail Environments.
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