Real work on local trails begins now
The Sudbury Star
On the surface, it looks like it has been a solid year for trails
and sustainable mobility in this sprawling city. Then it's back to
another issue that haunts those who support a vast system of trails in a city that officially wants to be the most ...
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Trailhead OntarioJune 9-11, 2013Our Favourite Place, Peterborough, Ontario.
Our Plan for 2013 – We
are working with the full support of Our Favorite Place (RTO8),
Peterborough and the Kawartha’s Tourism and a number of local trails groups
to bring you the best Trailhead Ontario yet!. There are a lot of new
trails and trail tourism partnerships in RTO8. The Ontario Trails
“Trailhead Ontario 2013″ Committee is is pleased to announce the Holiday Inn Waterfront Peterborough as the location of our conferencing. Site locations for our trail education program are being determined now.
New for 2013 -Regional
Tourism development includes trails. Trail packages, trail experiences,
trail destinations. This takes a blending of major destinations,
natural topographies, parks, conservation, county forest and up to 18
different trail activities. What’s in your “Trail Mix”?
What’s our plan for marketing this unique matrix of dynamic outdoor
experiences so that the world can find the world’s best range of trail
fun right here at home.
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Police issue warning to protesters halting Jarvis bike lane removal
MetroNews Canada
A work crew only managed to scrub out small sections of the white lines that mark the bike
lanes on Jarvis Street Monday because protesters got in their way.
“Before the lanes were installed I was hit twice by cars,” said area
resident and protester ...
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Canadian Cyclist - Durham Cyclocross Classic Returns for Twelfth ...
The source for Canadian cycling news and information including mountain bike and ... will be taking place at Heber Down Conservation Area in Whitby, Ontario.
www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=25292
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Trails Activity Locator Maps
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Horses -
Rural communities in Wellington County are constantly seeking to increase economic activity. 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. The resu...
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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:
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