Orillia man dies while snowmobiling up north - The Barrie Examiner - Ontario, CA

"On Sunday afternoon, as he was weaving through the snowy trails with his 17-year-old stepson and his best friend, McCullough was killed.

The 52-year-old Orillian was negotiating a bend on an Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs trail, just outside of Whitney, when he slid into the path of oncoming snowmobiles. McCullough was ejected from his machine and hit another oncoming sled. He died at the scene."

Our condolences to the family.

Active Transportation & Trails Advisory Committee Meeting

"Active Transportation & Trails Advisory Committee Meeting Meeting Location:
River Plate Room – Town Hall
6:00 - 8:00 p.m."

Nordic skiing a new team sport at CHSS - Seaforth Huron Expositor - Ontario, CA

"A new sport offered at Central Huron Secondary School is getting students out into the white stuff.

The CHSS Nordic ski team, so far consisting of a dozen students, had its first meet on Jan. 6 at Hardwood Hills north of Barrie.

After only a few weeks of training on the skis, Curtis Taylor came third in the novice boys' division with Colin Bokhout at 26th in a field of 100 skiers. In the novice girls' division, Emma Dale came 32nd and Olivia Beuerman came 37th, also in a field of 100 skiers."

Ontario's West Coast Region Trails

Beaver Pond cutting begins

"As heavy equipment began felling trees in Kanata's Beaver Pond Forest Monday, one of the landowners said his big mistake was allowing members of the public to use the property for recreational purposes.

'Over the years, the public has built trails. They've had free use of the land for 30 years,' said Lyon Sachs, the 85-year-old president of Urbandale Construction, which bought the forest land with partner Richcraft in 1999. 'Had we not done that, nobody would have said a word.

'We assumed we were doing something good for the public,' Sachs said. 'Now we're finding that maybe we didn't do something so good, because people have a certain affection for this land.'"

Make a Living Mountain Biking... in Ontario? - Mountain Bike Forums

"Mike here with Sacred Rides. We're one of the world's most successful mountain bike tour companies, running over 20 trips in 9 countries, recently ranked the '#1 mountain bike tour operator on Earth' by National Geographic Adventure mag.

For the past few years, we have been running skills camps for all levels of mountain bikers in Toronto and Southern Ontario. The camps have been very successful, particularly our evening skills clinics in the Don Valley of Toronto. We'd love to expand our offerings as we feel there is a huge market for clinics and weekend getaways in Southern Ontario."

Ontario's Off-Road Trails

Pedlar Bike Shop - St. Catharines :: Ontario Bike Guide

"We have over 1000 bicycles in stock and a huge selection of bicycle parts, accessories, and clothing. You are sure to find what you are looking for at the best prices in town."

Ontario's Niagara Region Trails

Forest City Velodrome News | Ontario Cycling Association

"Special thanks to Tim Hortons stores in London for their generous donation.  As always, if you are in a Tim’s this week thank your server for supporting cycling… this will make it back to managers and to the store owners.  This will generate the goodwill needed to continue the sponsorship going forward for the FCV.

For additional information on upcoming programs or booking a Track 1 introduction to the FCV, please visit our website:  www.ForestCityVelodrome.ca."

Ontario's On-Road Cycling Trails

Tools, ATV taken - Simcoe Reformer - Ontario, CA

"An ATV and some tools were stolen from an outbuilding here last week. If you know anything about this, police ask you call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477."

Police recover stolen ATV - Sarnia This Week - Ontario, CA

"The Lambton OPP Property Crime Unit has recovered a stolen ATV after executing a search warrant in Lambton Shores."

Green Act well intentioned, but flawed - thestar.com

"The Greenbelt is a fine enough idea, but due to the large amount of unprotected land between developed areas and the Greenbelt, and because of development leapfrogging the protected zone, sprawl will continue as if there was no Greenbelt at all, just in different parts of the province.

This could have been avoided had the Greenbelt Act been accompanied by a province-wide, revenue-neutral land value tax, which would encourage infill and walkable communities plus generate government revenue that would reduce other taxes."

The Funder is in: AND if you have a club in the York Region

If you’re a non-profit organization or registered charity looking for funding,
figuring out whom to ask for what can be tricky.

To sort them out, come to the Great Hall at the York Region Administrative Centre
17250 Yonge Street in Newmarket on Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm.

You’ll meet a whole range of funders*, including:
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Earth Day Canada Community Environment Fund
HRSDC
Ontario Arts Council
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs
Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
Ontario Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration
Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion & Sport
Ontario Ministry of Tourism & Culture
Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities (Service Ontario)
Ontario Trillium Foundation
Regional Municipality of York
TD Friends of the Environment
UJA Federation
United Way of York Region
York Region Community Foundation

For more information e-mail: cumana@findhelp.ca

Snowmobilers checked on trails - Petrolia Topic - Ontario, CA

"Lambton OPP held up to six separate RIDE checkpoints over the Jan. 28-30 weekend, including two at a snowmobile trail.

Up to 120 snowmobile operators were checked but overall, there were no incidents of alcohol consumption."

Nine of 100 snowmobilers checked on STPA trails on weekend did not have OFSC permit - The Sudbury Star - Ontario, CA

"Many area snowmobilers are still not getting the message that you need an Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs permit to ride on organized snowmobile trails across the province."

Two snowmobile deaths on Ontario trails - The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA

"OTTAWA - An 18-year-old man who crashed a snowmobile he had bought earlier that day is one of three snowmobile fatalities that marred a weekend on Ontario trails.

The man from Almonte, Ont., near Ottawa, collided with a hydro pole at about 8:30 p.m. Sunday. His name has not be released.

Meanwhile, a head-on collision on a trail near Collingwood, Ont., north of Toronto, claimed the life of another snowmobiler on Sunday afternoon."

Sled Smart Ontario

Tri-ing time at the Nordic — PHOTO GALLERY - The North Bay Nugget - Ontario, CA

"Almonte's Ben Brzezynski crossed the finish line in less than three-quarters of an hour to claim top spot during the Nipissing Kiwanis Club Winter Triathlon Sunday at the North Bay Nordic Club."

Ontario's Cross Country Trails

Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs Celebrates National Snowmobiling Environment Month with Reduced Sled Emissions

(Barrie, ON. January 31, 2011) - The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) celebrates significantly lower emissions for Best Available Technology sleds during February, National Snowmobiling Environment Month. Powered by cleaner-burning, advanced 4-stroke and next generation 2-stroke engines, today’s snowmobiles help keep nature beautiful by operating more efficiently, effectively and quietly than ever before, while virtually eliminating smoke and smell. Moreover, increased fuel efficiency means that less fuel is being burned, which also results in an overall emissions reduction. For further info, please visit www.ofsc.on.ca or contact: Leta Elsner (705) 739-7669

Ontario's Snowmobile Trails

Algonquin Highlands Trail Jobs

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: The Trails Department is seeking (2) individuals to fulfill the following seasonal positions:

(2) Student Trail Technicians (40 hrs per week May 1 to Aug. 31, 2011)

Persons are invited to inquire and apply in confidence. Please quote Job Title and submit your covering letter and resume by 4:00 p.m. March 11, 2011 to:

Trails Department, Township of Algonquin Highlands, 1123 North Shore Road, Algonquin Highlands, Ontario K0M 1J1 Or e-mail to: trails@algonquinhighlands.ca

ORCKA

"This is an all inclusive 3 day wilderness canoe trip into the Algonquin Park interior where we will be teaching and certifying ORCKA Basic Canoe Skills Level 1 & 2. All equipment, camping gear and food is included. Simply show up with your clothes and sleeping bag and you are ready to go. Please contact Wilderness Adventures.CA 1-866-383-9453 for registration."

Sports digest - Frontenac This Week - Ontario, CA

"Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area is offering a full day of winter adventure for the Thursday, Feb. 3 P.A. day.

Activities include cross-country skiing, sledding and snowshoeing through fields, forests and wetlands. Drop-off begins at 8:30 a.m. and program runs until 4:30 p.m. Bring lunch, snacks, warm and extra clothes and sleds. Program runs regardless of weather. Cost is $40 per child. Register early by calling 613-546-4228 ext. 251."

Trail conditions Jan 25, 27 & 28th - Ontario Conditions

"Jan. 25th Coldwater to Barrie/Midhurst trails in good condition all the way to Wasaga Beach and back. We stayed away from Waubaushene/Midland trails...although they are listed as open on the OFSC site, they were HORRIBLE the week prior. Coldwater trails were very washboard on way back. Needed grooming."

Ontario Snowmobile Trails