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7 ways to explore Waterloo Region this winter

Explore Waterloo Region rounds up fun ways to get out and explore

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With the easing of some provincial COVID-19 restrictions as of Jan. 31, Explore Water Region is rounding up a list of fun ways to get out and explore the region's winter offerings.

“We know people are anxious to head out and begin doing things again,” said Minto Schneider, chief executive officer of Explore Waterloo Region in a press release. “Waterloo Region offers lots of safe ways to get out and enjoy the snow and fresh air, as well as indoor attractions you can't experience anywhere else!”

Here are seven things you can do this winter as suggested by Explore Waterloo Region.

Skiing — Mother Nature is co-operating with great conditions on the slopes. Chicopee Ski & Summer Resort is one of Ontario’s most popular ski and snowboard family centres. It offers Discover Programs for new skiers and snowboarders as well as advanced lessons for all ages.

Tubing — The Chicopee Tube Park offers six different chutes, running from 250 feet high and 900 feet long. After hours of playing in the snow, warm up in the Chalet Café and licensed Ranger Lounge.

UNZIPPED — UNZIPPED reopens at THEMUSEUM on Jan. 31 and continues through Feb. 28. This unique exhibit is making its exclusive Canadian debut in Kitchener and takes you backstage with the Rolling Stones. Featuring 10,000 square feet of one-of-a-kind artifacts, this exhibit showcases the art, fashion and performances of the World’s Greatest Rock Band.

Frock On! — Fashion and music have shared a strong connection over the past century, and that is celebrated in Frock On! at the Fashion History Museum. This exhibit covers everything from flappers to rappers, and explores the fashionable looks that have become uniquely entwined with musical genres — and it is a great complement for UNZIPPED.

Winter Patios — It may not be the same as sitting in shorts and sandals under the summer sun, but many Waterloo Region restaurants are offering Winter Patio experiences that celebrate the season. Warm up to our Canadian winter while bundled under blankets, huddled around a fire table or gathered beside a heater. You can find a list of eateries with outdoor dining experiences here.

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National Trail Coalition funding in Budget
The National Trails Coalition (NTC) is the operating name for the Coalition of Canadian Trails Organizations, a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization. The NTC was formed in 2007 to bring the broad spectrum of trail-based activities together in a collaborative manner to build, maintain and promote trails and trail use across Canada. One of the founding principles of the Coalition is building new partnerships between trail disciplines; fostering more multiple-use trail development; and providing a trail-based platform on which private enterprise and volunteer groups alike can generate economic activity.
The umbrella organizations spearheading the coalition initiative are the Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations (CCSO), the Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council (COHV), and the Canadian Trails Federation (CTF). Through their affiliates across Canada, these parent bodies represent trail building, operating and maintenance organizations in every province and territory. Most importantly, they provide trail infrastructure and a tourism product that is used by millions of Canadians and visitors to Canada.
For the full press release see: http://goo.gl/5G9ELi

 

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Legal Input Sought

Is there a law in Ontario you think needs to be changed? The Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) reviews existing provincial laws to see whether they can be improved or repealed or whether circumstances require new laws. We also review government policy and practices.


 

The LCO welcomes law reform proposals from individuals and organizations, including academics, jurists, lawyers, community and advocacy groups, labour organizations, businesses and members of the public. We are accepting proposals until March 21, 2014. This is the second and final call for proposals for projects to begin later this year and to take us into what we hope will be our third mandate beginning in January 2017.
 

Please be aware that the LCO does not provide funding for others to undertake projects, but undertakes Board-approved projects in-house.

For more information about making a proposal, and to find out how the LCO selects projects, see our website. See the range of projects we have completed and are undertaking now. You can learn about our funders and supporters and more about the LCO at www.lco-cdo.org.

Contact us at lawcommission@lco-cdo.org. 

 

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Education News

Our Sincere CondolencesTrails lost a great guy in Bob McFarland. He was a past employee of the City of Woodstock where he served as the
Director of Community Services and previously the same position in Waterloo and Oakville.
Bob was involved in many community groups, organizations and served on many Boards and Committees in
Woodstock, Waterloo and Oakville. It can be said that wherever he lived, he got involved in the community.
One of the groups he was involved with was the Oxford County Trail Committee and he was a member of the OTC Education Faculty.

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On-Line started Feb 3rd!

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• 150+ exhibitors – manufacturers, distributors, retailers, tour companies, clubs and others
• Special Retail Marketplace area
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• Bicycle Frame Building
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• Bicycle Events & Touring – from one-day trips to lengthy group cycling tours
• Kid’s Entertainment Centre:
• Tot’s Wheels, Collin the Unicyclist, Bouncing Castle, Face Painting,
• Glitter Tattoos and Ballooning by Ladybug the Clown
• The Test Ride Zone. Try out the latest street and mountain bikes
• Enter to win a bicycle at the show
• Join a Bicycle Club
• FREE bicycle parking

Visit the Spring Show Page for More Details
Or Visit the Spring Show Schedule Page for Event Times

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OTC Membership Drive
The Ontario Trails Council is a charitable organization, established in 1988, that promotes the creation, development, preservation, management and use of recreational trails.

Over past years membership got: a working Ontario Trails Strategy, new Regional Trail Committees, $25 Million in federal funding for communities (NOT OTC!), 84 trail projects in Ontario equalling 16.4M, and work to enhance the Waterfront Trail, Toronto Trails, Lake Erie Coastal Trail, Trans Canada Trail and 2,000 other trails in Ontario. We do this with your support!

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Large >5000 users		$772.50	$100.42	$872.92

 

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