Bob Howse remembered as visionary - Niagara Advance - Ontario, CA

"It was fall, 2005 when a photo was taken of Bob Howse on the freshly-laid gravel of the first phase of the recreational trail, just outside Niagara District Secondary School.

His wife Nancy held the picture up for all to see at Sunday's official opening of the trail, saying how appropriate it was that her husband was pictured outside the high school he had attended, on the trail he campaigned to have built, which was officially opened at the church where they met."

Dipping into summer fun - The Barrie Examiner - Ontario, CA

"There's more than one way to make a splash this summer.

The Barrie Canoe and Kayak Club, based out of the Southshore Community Centre on Lakeshore, have been out on the water all season, and every summer, since 1977.

Bonny Campbell, president, has seen membership grow from its original group of 20 canoeists to roughly more than 250 people participating in the two disciplines."

Horseback Riding Lessons and Summer Camps All Welcome! 226948 - Ottawa Community - classes

"Riding lessons for adults and children all levels welcome ages 5 and up. Affordable rates including our unlimited riding package with up to 5 lessons per week for only $226 per month.

Summer Camps 2010 several spaces available $226 per week, 9am - 4pm, lots of riding and hands on fun! Horse show every Friday.

Saturday Horse Club for kids 9:30am through 2:30pm includes riding $15.

Quality Hanoverian Stallion at Stud with offspring for sale.

Contact Grand Prix Breeders Equestrian Centre for further details or see our website www.ncf.ca/~em974 Grandprixbreeders@yahoo.ca"

Spending the day with the cycle task force of the Met Police

"We’ve spotted two males cycling on the pavement. P.C. Johnston makes a quick turn and is off his bike questioning the one. Within seconds he has the bike turned over and is doing a frame check. Often a thief will scratch off the frame number. Luckily, this time it’s still there. The two males look nervous. P.C. Johnston has a feeling the bike is stolen. He asks if either of them have a previous criminal record. One answers yes. The frame number check comes back with no matches. If the bike is stolen then because the owner hasn’t registered it there’s nothing P.C. Johnston can do. He takes a description of the bike and let’s the two off without a fine.

He turns to me and tells me “Registering your bike makes all the difference”. I promise him I’ll pass it on to London Cyclist readers."

Father, son missing in Algonquin Park found after search

"Two Toronto men who were reported missing in Algonquin Park were found safe Tuesday afternoon, Ontario Provincial Police said later in the day.

A search was launched Monday for Alan Zuker, 60, and his 30-year-old son, Jesse, when the pair failed to return from a four-day canoeing trip in the park over the Canada Day weekend."

Canadian Cyclist - Sixth Le Tour De Terra Cotta

"2010 marks the sixth anniversary of Le Tour de Terra Cotta, the only European Style Road race held in Ontario. Three events are held on the scenic and challenging nine kilometre course in the hills of the Niagara Escarpment. The event continues to gain popularity every year since inception as the number of racers and spectators grow - 600 riders are expected to participate this August. Although most participants come from the Golden Horseshoe, we have welcomed riders from across Canada and the United States, and as far as Italy. Created as a Citizen's Race based on the vision of one man, his community, his cycling club and sanctioned by the Ontario Cycling Association, Le Tour De Terra Cotta is known for its uniqueness and is fast becoming a must attend event."

Bicycling | Toronto Sports and Activities | Fodor's Travel Guides

"More than 29 km (18 mi) of street bike routes cut across the city, and dozens more follow safer paths through Toronto's many parks, as well as across the islands. Both the Humber Valley Trail (west side) and the Don Valley Trail (east side) connect with the waterfront Martin Goodman Trail. Bike rentals are available in the city and on the Toronto Islands .
The City of Toronto Web site www.toronto.ca/cycling has info about biking in the city and a downloadable cycling map."

Trail draws riders from afar - St. Catharines Standard - Ontario, CA

"There's nothing like touring the Ontario waterfront on a bicycle built for two. It does take a little co-ordination, though, even for avid cyclists.

'It's a little bit harder to balance,' said Robin Porter of Taupo, New Zealand, who was piloting the tandem bike shared with wife Jacque. 'After 740-odd kilometres, we'll be getting good at it.'"

Enabling Independence through Acquired Life Skills | Avon Maitland District School Board

"21 developmentally delayed students at Anne Hathaway Public School are going horseback riding Friday, June 25, 2010 thanks to the Stratford and Perth County Community Foundation. In partnership with the AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation the SPCCF provided funds for a project called ‘Enabling Independence through Acquired Life Skills.’ This project will enhance the school’s life-skills focused curriculum by allowing our students to go therapeutic horseback riding."

Canines and passing cyclists just don't mix - The Barrie Examiner - Ontario, CA

"This is a letter addressing dog owners in Barrie who drive with windows rolled down.

Let me first say that I myself am a dog lover and a dog owner, but I am also a cyclist. One recent morning as I was riding my bike to work, a driver passed by and I suddenly was startled by the owner's dog barking at me inches away from me."

Niagara Region puts cycling on the map - Welland Tribune - Ontario, CA

"Mostly located along the banks of Welland's jewel -- the Welland Canal -- is the route for the Greater Niagara Cycle Trail.

This mostly paved trail travels through all the Niagara communities -- Welland, Port Colborne, Fort Erie, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the Lake and St. Catharines -- for a 140-kilometre loop."

Meet a new Member of the Bike Union Executive Board | Biking Toronto

"The Toronto Cyclists Union recently had elections for new Board Members. I noticed that one candidate, Nick Cluley had written out a notice on his blog about being up for one of the positions, so I asked if we could do a short e-interview so that BikingToronto readers could learn a bit more about him and why he decided to put himself up to be a Union board member."

Exploring Toronto: Toronto Discovery Walks and Toronto Trails.

"If you are new to Toronto, you may be interested to hear that the City has a program of self-guided Discovery Walks to help you explore both the sights and history of the City. Even if you have lived here all of your life, you may find the walks to be insightful and open up new experiences that enrich the big city life. I also highly recommend these as a wonderful family activity."

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City considers options on bicycle/pedestrian plan - The Cornwall Standard Freeholder - Ontario, CA

"Local government officials are considering long-term changes to recreational options following a recent meeting over a plan proposed to expand on walking and cycling paths throughout the city.

City council heard about the plan from Brian Hollingworth of IBI Consulting, a firm commissioned last year to develop the plan, during Monday's monthly meeting of the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC)."

CAN Bike Course Descriptions - Niagara Region, Ontario

"CAN-BIKE is a Canadian standard for bike riding safety and training. The CAN-BIKE program offers Niagara residents a complete look at many different aspects of biking, including: safety, mechanical issues, bicycle theft and riding in heavy traffic and rural biking. These courses are offered for age-specific groups."

Collingwood Maps & Trails - Trail Information - mycollingwood.ca

"The Georgian Trail begins / ends in the east at Collingwood’s Harbourview Park and near Meaford Harbour in the west. From Craigleth to Meaford, the trail runs near Hwy. 26 West with numerous access points along the way including: Northwinds Beach, Craigleith Prov. Park (Day-pass required), Council and Peasmarsh Beach, The village of Thornbury Harbour and Bayview Park and Meaford Harbour. There is also parking at Harbourview Park in Collingwood from where the trail heads west to Craigleith."

Stories from the Trail New Trail Care Crew Program announced

"A new Trail Care Crew program was announced at the Ontario Trails Council Trailhead Conference today by MP Paul Calandra, representing the Hon. Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment and Minister Responsible for Parks. Jane Murphy (TCT’s National Program Coordinator), Lora Woolner (IMBA’s Executive Director) and Floyd Johns (Subaru Canada) took part in the event."

County has a great new trail - Brantford Expositor - Ontario, CA

"Cycling is quickly becoming a way of life for so many reasons; not the least of these is personal health and well-being. It is also environmentally in tune with today's changing world.

Brantford and other neighbouring urbanized areas have certainly set examples of creating wonderful internal trail systems. Having cycled for many years in this area, positive remarks are the norm, from both locals and the thousands of tourists who are beginning to be attracted to our area."

Lake Ontario Waterkeeper

"Darcy Baker stands on a dock in Jordan Harbour, ready to unlock the door to a secret world.

The key is a paddle.

Most highway drivers only know the wide outlet to Twenty Mile Creek as a sparkly flash of blue along the fast-moving Queen Elizabeth Way. Between Lake Ontario and Ball’s Falls Conservation Area, motorists can only sneak two more good peaks at the unique waterway, at bridge crossings for 21st St. and Regional Road 81.

They don’t know what they’re missing, said Baker, the land management director at the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority.

“Some of the most beautiful spots in Niagara are on this creek,” said Baker, who took The Standard on a canoe tour in advance of Sunday’s official opening of a new Jordan Harbour Conservation Area."

Darcy is a former Board member of the Ontario Trails Council.