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Cyclists fight back against Alzheimer's
KenoraOnline
Although they're enjoying their time in the province, Choe says they're looking forward to cyclingthrough the prairies in order to get away from the hills of Ontario. They've raised $6,200 out of their $20,000 goal so far. Choe, his father Eung Bong ...
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Quebec, southern Ontario face high heat and humidity CTV News Parts of southern Ontario and Quebec will feel like a sauna much of this week ...shady areas or use an umbrella when outdoors Take cool showers or baths, ... ___________________________________________________________________ ATV driver had too much to drink Sault Star Thibault encountered the RIDE program on Echo River Road in Garden River First Nation at 1:20 am on June 2, Ontario Court Justice Nathalie Gregson heard. Really? Last week a person with too much to drink was pulled over riding his lawnmower on Hwy 502. The problem isn't the ATV its the lack of effective alcohol control programs.http://www.saultstar.com/2013/07/15/atv-driver-had-too-much-to-drink ___________________________________________________________________ Walden club hosts national mountain bike race NorthernLife.ca Club president Rob St. Marseille said the club was “thrilled” to host the race. When national mountain bike events come to Ontario, they're usually held at ... __________________________________________________________________ STOWAWAY 1812 becomes a passenger on Liana's Ransom OurHometown.ca Furthermore, the special engraved barrel of STOWAWAY 1812 wine, ... Both special publications are made to highlight the Coastal Trails Festival and all of ... OurHometown.ca

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Formal Beltline Report | Cycle Toronto
Cycle Toronto Midtown member Michael Black has written the definitive guide to the Beltline Trail, including a detailed look through its (often tumultuous) history, ...
cycleto.ca/beltline-report
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Cycling through Northumberland's Hills
Northumberland News
Magazine recognized the club as the best cycling club in eastern Canada. NHCC, an incorporated club, is a member of the Ontario Cycling Association.
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Major snowstorm strikes Ontario, Quebec
CANOE
Heavy snowfall in parts of Ontario and southern Quebec has prompted flight cancellations and caused havoc on the roads. Environment Canada issued a winter storm warning for southern and eastern Ontario as well as southern Quebec Thursday morning ...
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We are having a Friends of Bark Lake Gathering for those who worked or attended as a camper at The Ontario Camp Leadership Centre in Irondale. You, your family and camp friends are invited to join us. Please bring Ontario Camp Leadership Centre Bark Lake photos, memorabilia and your stories.
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on Saturday December 29, 2012. at 12 noon.

at Angels Diner
23 Wellington Street East,
Guelph, ON N1H 3R7
http://www.angelsdiner.ca/
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News Release Get Outside to Enjoy Ontario This Winter December 26, 2012 Ontario Government Encouraging Kids to Stay Active It's cold outside in Ontario, but that's no reason to stay indoors. As the temperature drops and with shorter winter days, it can be tempting to stay indoors. However, it is important for everyone - especially kids - to exercise and stay healthy year round. There are lots of fun ways to be physically active during the winter with friends and family, such as: Ice skating Cross-country or downhill skiing Tobogganing Building a snowman Hiking a nature trail For days when the temperature drops too low for outdoor activities, kids can have fun exercising indoors. Community centres across Ontario offer activities for children and youth such as swimming, basketball, indoor soccer, martial arts and dance. Ontario has an ambitious goal of reducing childhood obesity by 20 per cent over five years. Achieving this goal will help our kids become healthy adults and is an important part of the McGuinty government's Action Plan for Health Care. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ The Township of Tay is offering shoeshoe classes at the Wye Marsh Nature Reservewww.wyemarsh.com near Midland, Ontario.   Saturdays Jan 5 - Jan 26 (4 weeks) or Sundays Feb 10 - March 3 (4 weeks)   Classes are 10:30 - 11:30 AM Course fee: $ 22.60 (residents of Tay Twp), or $27.12 (non residents) Instructor: Frieda Baldwin   Admission to the Wye Marsh is included in the course fee. Bring your own snowshoes, or rent them at a minimal cost from the Wye Marsh.   In the first lesson, we cover running, turning, uphill, downhill, as well as safety tips, how to buy snowshoes, etc. The remainder of the classes are regular snowshoe walks in the Wye Marsh. Poles will be provided free of charge (first come first serve). If there is not enough snow, we will go nordic walking with the poles.   Register with the Township of Tay 705-534-7248 x 232 or e-mail recreation@tay.ca _________________________________________________________________________ Ontario Parks Ski Report ________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow us as we support the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs on FB! Follow trail openings and activities on our Ontario Snowshoeing Trails page! Follow all sorts of dog sled trail updates on our Ontario Dog Sled trails page! Trail updates on our Ontario Cross Country Trails Facebook Page! Bruce Ballentine posted in Ski Haliburton Nordic Bruce Ballentine 4:28pm Dec 27 Trail condition update for Glebe Park: Glebe Park -The lit loop was rolled and the lights are working. The trail has been dragged to the Peter Rabbit but sections are rough.

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Canadian Snowshoe Racing: What's In Store for the Coming Winter
Snowshoe Magazine
My hope is to cover the two major race series in Eastern Ontario and Quebec as time and funds allow and hopefully qualify for the Canadian Snowshoe ...

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Jarvis Street Should Be Safe for EveryoneTorontoist
Why do Jarvis Street's bike lanes affect me so personally? I've lived in Toronto for 14 years. I've commuted primarily by bike for 10 years, and I've lived just off Jarvis for five. In all that time, I've been hit by cars on my bike three times—and ...
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No need to review ATV rulesThe Barrie Advance
Myself as well as a few friends have already contacted the Ontario Federation of ATV riders and asked them if they were interested in establishing trails ... 

                                                                                                                                 

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Equine Trails Development in Wellington County Rural communities in Wellington County are constantly seeking to increase economic activity. 

 

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The horse industry has been one of the major forms supporting economic growth in rural Ontario. 

 

This research will investigate the potential for horse trail system development in Wellington County.

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Equine Canada is the leading national sport and equine organization in the country. It fulfills a broad range of governance, advocacy and development functions, all of which focus, in one way or another, on the horse and draw on the enthusiasm it arouses. As a result of its efforts, Equine Canada is recognized by Sport Canada and the Féderation Equestre Internationale (FEI) as the national governing body for equestrian sport and recreation in Canada. It is the industry sector leader, and as such is recognized and supported by Agriculture and Agri-food Canada. In particular, its leadership in improving both the quality and condition of horses is lauded at home and abroad.

Equine Canada is currently seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization and the implementation of its new strategic plan, One Vision.

Closing Date: Friday, November 30, 2012, 5 pm (Eastern Standard Time)
 

If you are ready for a challenge and to lead our national organization, please submit your resume, references and salary expectations, in confidence, to:
 

Mike Gallagher, President
Equine Canada
2685 Queensview Drive, Suite 100 Ottawa, ON K2B 8K2
Email: president@equinecanada.ca

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BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM MAYOR'S REPORT The Ontario Trails ...
The Ontario Trails Conference 2012 was recently held in Ingersoll. There were a number of presentations on trails in Ontario; some in the planning stages, some ...
www.blandfordblenheim.ca/.../Mayor%20Report%20July%20...

YorkRegion Article: Ontario athletes named to para-cycling team
OTTAWA - Six Ontario athletes will be heading to London as part of the Canadian para-cyclingteam. With the games just 40 days away, a total of 13 athletes ...
www.yorkregion.com/sports/olympics/article/1408042

Southwest Challenge Cycling Tour - Ontario
July 16/12 12:38 pm - Southwest Challenge Cycling Tour - Ontario. Posted by Editoress on 07/16/12. The non-profit London Centennial Wheelers, along with the ...
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CBC Toronto's Matt Galloway » Cycling Celebrity | Canadian ...
Matt Galloway's ride to the CBC building on Front Street helps him wake up and feel energized for his morning at the microphone.
cyclingmagazine.ca/2012/07/.../matt-galloway-cycling-celebrit...

Community Meeting - Sterling & Dundas W ... - Toronto Cyclists Union
Considering the tragic death of Jenna Morrison at the corner of Sterling & Dundas St W last November, Cycle Toronto is encouraged to see the City of Toronto ...
bikeunion.to/.../community-meeting-sterling-dundas-w-interse...

Harper Government Supports War of 1812 Commemoration in Nova Scotia
Canada NewsWire (press release)
"The funding from Canadian Heritage has helped bring history to life, through a partnership with Parks Canada, to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812. We have developed programming to educate our youth and citizens about the significance of ...
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The Government of Canada Honours Canadian Soldiers and Sailors Who ...
MarketWatch (press release)
The Government of Canada and the Canadian Forces are proud to commemorate the achievements of those early Canadian soldiers and sailors who fought in the War of 1812. As such, the 1812Canadian Heritage commemorative pin will be worn by all ...
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Cyclists get an 1812 welcome in Colborne
Northumberland News
The cyclists, on an eight-day, 730-kilometre cycling tour of the Ontario waterfront, passed through Northumberland on July 17 while travelling the stretch from Oshawa to Trenton. The ride started at Niagara-on-the-Lake on July 14 and finishes at the ...
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Female Canoe Racer Challenges IOC | Canoe Kayak Ontario
A British woman is launching a court challenge against organizers of the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games over the exclusion of women's canoe racing ...
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Voyageur canoe tour a mixed media event
EMC St. Lawrence
Seven reporters representing the various local media enjoyed a Paddle Through History tour at the Jones Falls Lock on July 5 as they helped Parks Canada get the word out about this excursion, one of Ontario's true hidden treasures. Click to Enlarge ...
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Introduction to Kayaking - Southern Ontario near Toronto - Grand River
New to paddling? Start your kayaking experience safely with an intro lesson with one of our experienced Instructors. 1 hour from Toronto-call 1 888-292-1288.
www.treksinthewild.com/introduction-to-kayaking-ontario/

Grand Valley Trails Association celebrates 40th ... - Ontario Farmer
On Saturday November 3 they will host the Hike Ontario Summit, a gathering of 29 trail associations from across the province who belong to the umbrella group, ...
www.ontariofarmer.com/sitepages/?aid=6115

Walking With A Camera: Toronto Photo Walks: Water Walk
Toronto Photo Walks: Water Walk. Slowly I am catching up. Oh so very slowly... The water walkwas Almost a month a go, back in the end of June. The heat was ...
walkingwithcamera.blogspot.com/.../toronto-photo-walks-wate...

Clear lanes and roadblocks | Toronto Today
A decade from now, Toronto's off-road bike trail system will be superior to the current one, according to the city's ambitious Bikeway Implementation Plan.
www.mytorontotoday.ca/2012/07/clear-lanes-and-roadblocks/

Blue Mountain Ontario Cup #3 | Ontario Cycling Association
By Greg
Blue Mountain was full of excitement and thrills this weekend for the 3rd Ontario Cup of the season brought to you by Tufrack. The gruelling natural based course tested all who dared it with the average completion time being well over 3 ...
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Time running out for Sudbury Fitness Challenge Mountain Bike Tour
NorthernLife.ca
There are races and distances for all abilities, including a children's race and an advanced courserace, featuring parts of the course used for the Ontario Cup event held two weeks ago. The eventwill also include awards, music, prizes and a barbecue put on ...
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Burlington part of Great Waterfront Trail Adventure
InsideHalton.com
Cyclists from the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure stopped in Burlington Sunday ... Landing for the Burlington Butt Break, hosted by Burlington Tourism.


For cyclists, the scenery's great, the weather ...
Belleville Intelligencer
The peloton of amateur cyclists left Niagara-On-The-Lake last Saturday and will cycle 720 kilometres of Ontario's waterfront to South Glengarry near the Ontario-Quebec border this Saturday.
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Quotes from Velo-City, Part Four | Biking Toronto
Part 4- Increasing Cycling and Safety, Empowering the Future: Children and Cycling .... Cycle Toronto Concludes Bike Month 2012 with Official Bike Month Wrap ...
bikingtoronto.com/blog/.../quotes-from-velo-city-part-four/


ATV bylaw meeting draws big crowd
EMC Kemptville
EMC News - North Grenville's ATV (all-terrain vehicle) bylaw is on a trail toward being ... "A number of municipalities throughout Ontario, primarily rural ...

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Info about the Rouge National Park. Parks Canadaare looking for public input on the creation of the new Rouge Park: http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/progs/np-pn/cnpn-cnnp/rouge/rouge1.aspx
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Tour de Greenbelt in Rouge Park! - September 15, 2012 | Ontario ...
Hello! I hope you are enjoying the summer in spite of the extreme heat. We are in the process of planning another Tour de Greenbelt in Rouge Park and would ...
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