Canadian Cyclist - Bike Shop Employment Opportunities - Toronto

"If you're interested in working at Toronto's oldest and most established bike shop, we want to hear from you. We're looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals to join our Team for the 2010 Season. Full-time and Part-time Season Positions Available: Cashiers Sale Associates Mechanics [Junior, Intermediate & Senior] Bicycle Builders Service Writer / Repair Shop Coordinator.

Please contact mcranwell@dukescycle.ca"

Crime of the Week, Help wanted to solve barn break-ins - News - By EMC News Arnprior Local Community News

"EMC News - The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and Crime Stoppers need your help to solve the following break enter and thefts. Barns have been the target of thieves recently, as two barns were entered and horseback riding equipment stolen.

One barn on Cobus Road in Horton Township was entered overnight on Dec. 6. Stolen property includes a saddle, bridles and other horse related equipment. The second break-in occurred overnight again on Dec. 6 at a barn on Cheese Factory Road in Admaston/Bromley Township. Again horse related materials were stolen."

Try snowshoeing for free - The Sarnia Observer - Ontario, CA

"Lambton County is offering a free snowshoe lending program to give residents a chance to try a traditional winter sport. Snowshoes and poles can be signed out for a four-day period from Community Health Services, Lambton Shared Services, second floor of the Bayside Mall in Sarnia, Monday to Friday during regular office hours. Photo identification is required. For more, call 519-344-2062, ext. 2111."

Ontario's West Coast Trails

Hiking in Mono Cliffs Provincial Park: Enter the Escarpment

"The trails of Mono Cliffs Provincial Park near Orangeville, Ontario lead you over and around the rocky environs of the Niagara Escarpment, giving you a first-hand opportunity to see why this unique geological terrain has been designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). There are various hikes within the 750-hectare-park, which range from easy strolls to more demanding hill climbs, but all of the trails offer an engaging perspective of the escarpment."

Ontario's Escarpment Region Trails

Images of Cycling in Niagara Falls, Ontario

Images of Cycling in Niagara Falls, Ontario: "500x375
http://www.toes.ca/en/our-members/111.html"

Regional Round-Up - News - By EMC News Perth Local Community News

"Kemptville & Area Walking Group. Monday, Feb. 7, Wednesday, Feb. 9 and Friday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. Meet at North Grenville Municipal Centre. Contact Eva Francoeur (613)258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit.

Kemptville and Area Walking Group- Mon., Wed., and Fri., 9:00 a.m. Meet at Community Centre."

Kemptville Snowmobile Klub supporting Kure for breast cancer women's ride & supper, Feb. 13, 1:30 registration at clubhouse. Reserve a spot 613-258-4005. Prize for best decorated sled.

Eastern Ontario Trails

Ahousaht students here February 28 on first leg of cross-country high school exchange

"It’s full steam ahead for the exchange between Atikokan High School’s Travel and Tourism class and a high school class from Ahousaht First Nation, on Vancouver Island’s west coast.

The Ahousaht students will arrive in Thunder Bay on Sunday, February 27, and then kick off a week of activities here with a school assembly on Monday the 28th."

InsideHalton Article: RBG launches Growing up Green

"With its motto of planting seeds for life, the Royal Botanical Gardens launched a new fundraising initiative last week focusing on health, education and environmental sustainability for Ontario’s children.

“Growing up Green faces a different challenge to promote a lifestyle change (with our youth) to include the outdoors… It represents the commitment we’re asking from donors to make sure there are still places to enjoy nature and to make sure our children get out and enjoy it,” said Mark Runciman, RBG CEO, during a media launch that took place inside the main auditorium at the RBG Centre (680 Plains Rd. W.) last Friday (Jan. 28)."

Canada Sets Example for International Year of Forests - NatGeo News Watch

"There is hope coming from a part of the world that many people don't know much about -- Canada's boreal, the world's largest intact forest. Here, a new path forward is being charted by aboriginal leaders, progressive industry, conservation organizations, and government leaders to ensure a healthy future."

Conservation Club again earns district honours

"The Atikokan Sportsmen’s Conservation Club has done it again, winning the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters’ Fred Aaron Trophy for the best conservation club in the northwest, January 22 in Dryden. In addition to Atikokan’s, OFAH’s Zone 10 also includes clubs in Ear Falls, Sioux Lookout, Balmertown, Red Lake and Fort Frances."

Northwestern Ontario Trails

Open Letter to Councillor Del Grande | Toronto Cyclists Union

"As the President of the Toronto Cyclists Union, I'd like to respond to your recent comments about cyclists.

Members of the Public Works Committee focused their discussion on the need to provide cyclists with greater safety options in addressing sidewalk cycling. We believe this is a first step in the right direction on this matter, and commend members of the Public Works Committee for taking this step!"

Toronto's Trails Network

CBC News - Ottawa - Laurier bike lanes approved by Ottawa committee

"The City of Ottawa's transportation committee voted in favour of installing segregated bike lanes on Laurier Avenue Wednesday evening.

The lanes are part of a two-year pilot project estimated to cost $1.3 million, and will run along Laurier Avenue from Elgin to Bronson Streets."

Ontario's On-Road Cycling Trails

ORCKA

"The Ontario Recreational Canoeing & Kayaking Association (ORCKA) has continued to grow. Today it has matured and developed into the provincially recognized provider of recreational canoeing and kayaking programs and instruction ... helping the people of Ontario to become safe, competent and knowledgeable recreational paddlers!"

ORCKA Paddling Courses

Richmond Hill Canoe Club Summer Job Postings - Ontario Canoe Sprint Racing Affiliation

"The Richmond Hill Canoe Club is currently looking to hire our summer staff for the Richmond Hill Canoe Kayak camp.  Please see the job posting attachment named RHCC Job Posting 2011 in the job posting section and submit your application to : Karen Lukanovich karenlukanovich@gmail.com no later than Friday March 25th, 2011."

CottageCountryNow Article: New equipment for local ski club

"McDOUGALL TWP. – Early Saturday morning the Georgian Nordic Ski and Canoe Club showed Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP Norm Miller new equipment made possible by a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Received in March 2010, the $14,700 grant helped the club purchase new high-performance classic and skate skis, bindings and poles for on snow as well as roller skis for year-round training."

Ontario Cross-Country Ski Trails

The Toronto Bruce Trail Club, Home Page

"ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR COACH BUSES: If you have never used the online system before please note, there is an article in the Winter 2010-2011 issue of Footnotes providing detailed instructions on how to create a users profile and to enter your information for a specific event. I encourage people to take a look at this as it ensures accuracy in getting your reservation into the system."

Ontario Trails Events

Downhill Community Sadly Loses One of its Own | Ontario Cycling Association

"Tragically, the Ontario Downhill Community lost one of its own this past weekend with the passing of 18 year old Junior Expert racer Taylor Bruce in a snowmobile accident."

Our condolences to the family.

Algonquin Eco-Lodge - try dog sledding, snowshoeing, & x-skiing! - Other Ontario Ontario vacation rentals Canada.

"Algonquin Eco-Lodge is a unique wilderness lodge for a great winter getaway! It is deep in the forests of southern Algonquin Park, nestled on the shores of a private lake and a cascading waterfall.  It is the only lodge in southern Ontario that is completely off-grid and powered by electricity created from their own waterfall!  It is only three hours from Toronto or Ottawa."

Ontario's Dog-sledding Trails

Idea Girl Consulting: harry, clyde, trails, hiking in St Catharines Ontario Canada

"It's amazing how many little trails and hiking spots there are in the heart of St Catharines Ontario Canada.  this one's close to the welland canal in the north end, you can find them by following the creeks."

Niagara Region Trails

Whitewater Ontario Launches SaveThePetawawa.ca | OutdoorOttawa

"Whitewater Ontario has put up a new website in the campaign to save the Petawawa river from proposed hydro projects.

SaveThePetawawa.ca is not actually a new site, but it has been redesigned and offers visitors simple links to the campaign supporters and information on how you can help in the cause."

Ontario's Canoe and Kayak Trails