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Highland Wilderness Tours Horse Camps in Maynooth, Ontario ...

Highland Wilderness Tours Horse Camps in Maynooth, Ontario. Horse Stable for boarding, breeding, riding, equestrian lessons, training and more. Features ...
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Councillors may walk out on Premier
The Barrie Advance
... from Bruce County municipality Arran-Elderslie that calls on rural representatives to walk out on the Premier when he ascends the stage to address the annual Good Roads Conference at the end of February at the Royal York Hotel in downtown Toronto.
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Courting the granola - and gun - crowds
CTV.ca
Now Sail has Ontario in its sights. It has declared war on the province's outdoors specialty retail market, launching a full-out assault to grab market share in a growing but increasingly competitive market that features such giants as US-based Bass ...
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Action Alert: E-mail your support for safe cycling on John Street and Front Street today!

Toronto - This Thursday, the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee (PWIC) will review two street redesign projects which currently do not offer any provisions for safe cycling. The report recommendations forJohn Street and Front Street fall short of offering Complete Streets to Torontonians by excluding cyclists.Please e-mail your support for better cycling provisions on John Street and Front Street by Thursday, February 16!

How 1-Minute Intervals Can Improve Your Health
New York Times
... in Hamilton, Ontario, recently gathered several groups of volunteers. ... But they gamely agreed to undertake a newly devised program of cycling ...


Toronto Bike Show - What to expect? - Mountain Bike Review
I'm interested in going to the Toronto Bike Show and I'm trying to talk a couple guys I work with into going, but being my first time what can I.
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Conserving our wetlands | Ontario Nature Blog
I was heartened to hear about some successful conservation actions happening right now inOntario. Dave Reid gave a great talk on the ALUS project in Norfolk ...
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Ontario open to NCC's Greenbelt plan, Chiarelli says

Ottawa Citizen
The National Capital Commission's proposed expansion of the Greenbelt got a big boost Thursday when the Ontario government said it is willing to discuss how ...


Path plans near Bluffers Park raise ire of residents
insideTORONTO.com
But people working on the proposal suggested environmental arguments employed by residents of Chine Drive - who say paving a trail through Chine Meadow would harm plants and local wildlife - were less than they seemed. A City of Toronto plan to fill in ...
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City reveals plan for separated bike lanes on Sherbourne
Globe and Mail
As the fight over cycling infrastructure in Toronto simmers, the city took its last steps towards finalizing bike lane upgrades on Sherbourne Street Thursday. The city's transportation services presented a plan for the lane improvements at an open ...
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What bike lanes on Sherbourne will look like - from the Globe and Mail

Skier's journey to Sochi goes through Huntsville

CottageCountryNow.ca
Margarita Gorbounova will be in Huntsville for the 2012 Ontario ... She started skiing beforewalking, in her native home of St. Petersburg, Russia.


Conservation Club and Aboriginal coalition land funding to participate in ...
Atikokan Progress
The Atikokan Sportsmen's Conservation Club and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters are receiving $10800 with another $7200 going to the Ontario Coalition of Aboriginal People. Funding will help the parties provide informed input to the public ...
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Merklinger appointed new head of Own The Podium
CP24, Canada
Ontario skip Anne Merklinger yells for teammates to sweep her rock during ... In addition to running the canoe and kayak association, Merklinger has worked ...

Walking in winter wonderlands

insideTORONTO.com
That's if there's enough of the white stuff on the ground in Toronto. But without the snow you "can't use snowshoes," Barb Fox, co-ordinator for the Centre for Urban Ecology, at the Humber Arboretum said. But that does not mean residents can't ...
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Norco Supported Team Names their 2012 Roster
Norco Bikes
... his time at trail building events, organizing mountain bike events, standing behind the lens, working with the OCA to help promote the sport, coaching at riding clinics, or helping a young kid shred at a wicked riding location somewhere in Ontario.
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Cycling in Ontario | Travel Tips - USAToday.com
Ontario's rural areas offer expansive stretches of trails and roadways, ideal for cycling amid scenic views with little traffic. On the other hand, the more populated ...
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Ontario Trails - Ski, Sled, Hike, Bike or Paddle Ontario's Trails

The New Year is here and Ontario wants to help you make a smart choice and protect yourself when joining a gym or fitness club.  With many Ontarians choosing to join a gym or fitness club at this time of year, here is a simple checklist to help you make smart choices and protect yourself: Do your research. Make sure the gym's equipment is new or in good condition, the location and hours of operation are convenient, and the club is clean. Consumers have a 10-day cooling off period after signing a gym membership contract to reconsider their decision. Do not sign up for more than a one-year membership. Lifetime fitness club memberships are illegal in Ontario. Choose to pay monthly. A gym must offer the option of paying fees in monthly instalments. That way, members will not lose more than a month's payment if the club shuts down. Read the fine print. Review the membership agreement carefully and ask questions before signing. For example, is a fitness test required to join? Is there an extra cost for the test? If cancelling a gym membership, do it in writing. Hand-deliver the cancellation letter or send it via registered mail to be certain the club has received it. Ontario has more tips on joining a gym at Be smart about getting fit. Snowmobile season just a few flakes away Haliburton County Echo "There's a district down there's that's very keen on having riders come up our way," said Matysek, explaining he's been in talks with members of Mid Ontario Snowmobile Trails. Membership is looking strong for the association, with approximately 1800 ... See all stories on this topic » Ontario braces for extreme cold as the West warms up Globe and Mail Residents of the Prairies, however, won't have much need for snow to enjoy someoutdoor recreation this week, as temperatures are set to climb above 5 degrees across the region. If Winnipeg reaches 6 degrees Thursday, as it is currently forecast,...See all stories on this topic »

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Local Snowmobilers Can Save $50 This Week!

User Pay System Supports Non-Profit Clubs

(Barrie, ON – November 28, 2011) – Snowmobilers that buy their 2012 Seasonal Snowmobile Trail Permit on or before Thursday, December 1 can save $50 this week. After that, the regular permit fee is $250. Snowmobile Trail Permits can be obtained from any OFSC snowmobile club or online at www.ofsc.on.ca.

Two Creeks Conservation area develops as South Dundas jewel
Seaway News
The property was the jewel of Domtar's Eastern Ontario holdings and inevitably would have been ...Eventually, there could be more than 10 km of trails. ...


Fenelon Falls teen makes successful jump to international eventing
Kawartha Media Group
Her recent successes include a win at the Ontario Horse Trials Association ... Outside ofhorseback riding, Ms Figueira also plays hockey and soccer with ...

Toronto cross-country skiing ace reaching new heights
Toronto Star
The kids were all on the ski trails before they could walk — in knapsacks on their parents' backs. The family has a chalet near Barrie and did their cross-country skiing at Hardwood Hills. Among Valjas's best qualities as an athlete is his remarkable ...
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Regional Round-Up
EMC Almonte/Carleton Place
Ontario Early Years Centre Workshop, Book and Blanket, Thursday, Dec 15, .... Walking group, every Tuesday morning. 9 am from the NLCCHC. ...


Improvements for snowmobile trails
The Beacon Herald
The B&W Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club is making significant improvements to ... the provincial government to the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs -who ...

Canadian Cyclist - Ontario MPP Introduces Private Members Bill to ...
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Canadian Cyclist Online. The source for Canadian cycling news and information including mountainbike and road bike tours, adventure biking features, complete national & international competition coverage, bike tests, product reviews, ...
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"Home" for the holiday events in Mississippi Mills this weekend
EMC Almonte/Carleton Place
"It's a total community effort to make this (event) happen," said Murphy. "We thank the Almonte Lions Club, Almonte Civitan Club, Ontario Provincial Police, ...


Lots of variety in Trillium funding
Owen Sound Sun Times
By The Sun Times MPP Bill Walker has announced nearly $332000 in Ontario ... Sauble BeachCross-Country Ski Club, $13200 over a year to purchase trail ...


Canadians want more bike lanes and law-abiding cyclists: poll
National Post
By Robert Hiltz OTTAWA — Following recent high-profile cycling deaths in Ontario, results of a poll suggest four in five Canadians think until more cyclists respect the rules of the road, they won't be able to gain the respect of motorists. ...

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Greenwood Mountain Bike Trail in Pickering, Ontario ...
Greenwood is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Pickering, Ontario. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Greenwood bike trail in Pickering.
www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/greenwood.html

Outdoor Events Calendar Listing - Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC)
EVENTS - Ontario. Add New Event. Browse for outdoor events and races happening in your area. Click on event name to get further details. Don't forget to read ...
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Protetecting the Ribbon of Life
countylive.ca
From the mainland, the County reaches out into Lake Ontario like a giant amoeba ... boats have replaced schooners and birch bark canoes, and kayak paddlers, ...

Cyclists brainstorm for a safer future
CTV.ca
The gathering at City Hall was to brainstorm suggestions for Ontario's coroner, who is reviewingcyclist deaths in the province from 2006 to 2010. "I'm here hoping to push for a bit of a focus oncycling education, for driver education as to ...
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Local Snowmobilers Can Save $50 This Week!

User Pay System Supports Non-Profit Clubs

(Barrie, ON – November 28, 2011) – Snowmobilers that buy their 2012 Seasonal Snowmobile Trail Permit on or before Thursday, December 1 can save $50 this week. After that, the regular permit fee is $250. Snowmobile Trail Permits can be obtained from any OFSC snowmobile club or online at www.ofsc.on.ca.

Make cities more bike friendly, doctors urge
Sarnia Observer
By Observer Staff The Ontario Medical Association released a policy paper ... $300000 study as presented by the Bluewater Trails Committee that would have ...

The National Trails Roundtable Working Group is seeking input from trail user groups and individuals to an online National Trails Survey to determine needs and priorities for trails from a national perspective.  To date, we have received not enough response from the cross country ski community.  A deadline to complete this online Survey has been set to the end of this year (December 31, 2011).  To access the Backgrounder and Summary Report to this Survey, go to http://www.ctf-fcs.ca/nationaltrailsroundtable.html. To complete the Survey itself, and provide your comments on the Summary Report visit the following website: www.surveymonkey.com/s/NTRsurvey .

Police briefs
Paris Star
By The Paris Star The Ontario Provincial Police, County of Brant officers were called ... suspects broke into a garage and removed a 2001 Yamaha Raptor ATV. ...

Community Events - December 1st
Seaway News
CORNWALL OUTDOOR CLUB de PLEIN AIR ~ Dec. 4: Snowshoeing or Hiking, ... THE ONTARIO EARLY YEARS CENTRE is looking for responsible volunteers to help with ...

Walking With A Camera: Toronto Photo Walks: Queen West 2
Toronto Photo Walks: Queen West 2. After the park we wandered east on Queen St. and then ducked down into the portion of Graffiti Alley west of Bathurst St. ...
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The News Cycle for Friday, Nov. 25, 2011 | Biking Toronto
Bike Union / MEC Member Appreciation Night Join us for our Member Appreciation Night at Mountain Equipment Co-op on Thursday December 1st from 7:00 –
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Conservation authorities issue water warnings
Innisfil Scope
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority issued a flood advisory for the Lake Simcoe watershed Monday morning. A significant weather system entered Southern Ontario that night, and is expected to remain in the area until later today. ...
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Leamington songwriter part of 1812 album
Leamington Post
Within that $24 million, Heritage Canada put forth about $10000 for a recording project, and commissioned the Windsor-region group of the Songwriters Association of Canada. Well-known Leamington musician, Dale Butler, is part of that group and he was ...
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Cyclist going across Canada to help orphans making Petrolia stop
Petrolia Topic
Tana Silverland and her recumbent tricycle, at Jackfish Lake, in Northern Ontario, on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011. She'll be in Petrolia Oct. 28 and 29. When Tana Silverland arrives in Petrolia on Friday, Oct. 28, she'll have been on the road for more than ...
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Ontario to review bicycling deaths ... - CitizenCycle - Ottawa Citizen
TORONTO — Heightened concerns about cycling safety prompted Ontario's chief coroner Monday to order a review of cycling deaths across the province. ...
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No hunting this year in McGeachie Conservation Area
Bancroft This Week
"The main thing is that it is often nice to hike in the fall and it will be ... With its head office in Marmora, Ontario, the CVCA operates 13 dams along ...

Mission accomplished for Limebank Road, Desroches says
EMC Ottawa South
"Often at the grocery store or at events I've heard from residents they give the road thumbs up saying, 'thank you I can now cycle into the city. ...

Community Calendar
Community Press
At the Hastings Legion Hall, 10 Front St West, Hastings, Ontario Doors open 12:30 ... Every Thursday morning 9:30 am Friends of Ferris Weekly Walking Group. ...

From Equine Canada

Horseback Riding in Hope Township in Ontario, Canada | Travel ...
Ontario has the fourth largest horse industry in North America, according to the Ontario Equestrian Federation, with more than 375000 horses in the province at ...
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Awards honour conservation efforts
YorkRegion.com
Aurora's David Tomlinson will receive this year's prestigious George R. Richardson conservation award of honour. This award honours a lifetime commitment to improving the environmental health of the Lake Simcoe watershed. An Ontario Heritage Trust ...
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More bands need to enter land management regime, Ottawa pledges money for ...
Canada First Perspective
Many of the more prosperous First Nations, such as Westbank and Tsawwassen First Nations in BC, the Whitecap Dakota First Nation in Saskatchewan and the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation in Ontario — have been managing their own lands under ...
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 Ontario Parks Insider
Ski the High Dunes trail – Not many Ontarians know that Wasaga Beach is home to some of the best Nordic skiing in central Ontario. For just $25, the Ski 3 ...
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TORONTO CYCLISTS UNION: Protected bike lanes are growing in leaps and bounds around the world. They are popular for a reason. Cycling rates are up and collisions are down for all road users where protected bike lanes are built. Protected bike lanes are the "Field of Dreams" for cyclists. If you build it, cyclists will come! City staff are now recommending that an Environmental Assessment process be undertaken for a permanent protected bike lane on either Richmond or Adelaide, or both streets. 

Celebrate 50 years of The Bruce Trail!

Over the next five years The Bruce Trail Conservancy and its nine member/volunteer clubs will be celebrating 50 years of The Bruce Trail.
The celebrations start with the 50^th Annual General Meeting of The Toronto Bruce Trail Club

Watch for updates from The Bruce Trail Conservancy and other clubs as we all celebrate together 50 years of The Bruce Trail over the next five years (2012-2017)

        

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Cyclocross Coming to Town
Seaway News
The Eastern Ontario Cyclocross Series, sponsored by the Ottawa Bicycle Club, will be rolling into town with two races on Sunday, Oct. 30, in Lamoureux Park. ...

No bugs!!! And 14 other reasons to visit Ontario Parks this fall and winter

The Insider sent out an All Points Bulletin recently, asking park employees for 15 reasons why folks should visit their parks over the late fall and winter. We got some real doozies, but what do you suppose was No. 1? Could it be ….

Walking with the undead: The Toronto Zombie Walk 2011
So this year beside 6 000 zombies shuffling around the streets of west end Toronto there was a zombie wedding The bride Thea Munster 38 arrived in a coffin ...
positivelite.com/content/blog/.../walking-with-the-undead

Coroner to review Ontario cycling deaths
Toronto Star
About 15 to 20 cyclists are killed on Ontario roads every year, with roughly a third in the Greater Toronto Area. The review was not called in response to any particular death or increase in cycling fatalities — the number of cycling deaths has ...
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 Media Advisory: Community Workshop Promotes Stream Conservation
MarketWatch (press release)
The CSSP is a multi-partner, non-profit conservation organization that works in collaboration with landowners, volunteers and community groups to restore protect and enhance streams throughout the region. The program is hosted by the Ontario Federation ...
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NDA cross-country champ Hansel getting set for OFSAA
The North Bay Nugget
Hansel cruised to victory at the NDA Cross-Country Championships Thursday at the North Bay Nordic Ski Club, completing the 7.5-kilometre race in a time of ...