"Virginia has an official group working to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the second war against Great Britain.
According to legislation creating the Virginia War of 1812 Heritage Trail, it will include historical sites in Alexandria, including Christ Church in Old Town, First Presbyterian Church of Alexandria and Trinity United Methodist Church of Alexandria."
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
Search for young Ontario girl now a ‘recovery effort’
"WINDSOR, Ont. — The search for a young girl who fell through the ice outside of London, Ont., Saturday morning has moved from rescue mode to recovery.
The girl, who police identify as under 10, fell into the Thames River southwest of London shortly before 11 a.m. Saturday.
She was on the ice with two friends when she allegedly slipped and fell into the river. The two girls she was with ran to a nearby house to get help."
Stay away from water at this time of year - Trail Smart
The girl, who police identify as under 10, fell into the Thames River southwest of London shortly before 11 a.m. Saturday.
She was on the ice with two friends when she allegedly slipped and fell into the river. The two girls she was with ran to a nearby house to get help."
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Stand Up Paddle Surfing Magazine - Paddle Canada to Release SUP Program Spring 2011
"Paddle Canada has announced that it is developing a Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) program for release this spring!
Paddle Canada has formed a small group to develop the SUP program. The program will include both participant levels, as well as instructor and instructor-trainer programs."
Paddle Canada has formed a small group to develop the SUP program. The program will include both participant levels, as well as instructor and instructor-trainer programs."
The next step for legendary canoe - Barry's Bay This Week - Ontario, CA
"The famous (and famously immense) birch bark canoe built by Matt Bernard of the Pikwakanagan Algonquins of Golden Lake is about to undergo something of an existential crisis.
The canoe, which was commissioned in 1957 by David A. Gillies, a lumber magnate from Arnprior, as a replica of the huge canoes used in the early fur-trading years of Canada, and even earlier by the Indigenous peoples of the region, has spent more than half a century in the possession of various museums, and has been at home at the Canadian Museum of Civilization (CMC) in Gatineau, Quebec for several decades, alternately on display or in storage."
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The canoe, which was commissioned in 1957 by David A. Gillies, a lumber magnate from Arnprior, as a replica of the huge canoes used in the early fur-trading years of Canada, and even earlier by the Indigenous peoples of the region, has spent more than half a century in the possession of various museums, and has been at home at the Canadian Museum of Civilization (CMC) in Gatineau, Quebec for several decades, alternately on display or in storage."
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Hidden Trails | Vitality Magazine | Toronto Canada alternative health, natural medicine and green living
"Spring is a wonderful time to get out to explore in the forest. A soon as the ice melts off the lakes, we take some time to search for old, forgotten trails.
It was one of those wonderful spring afternoons – the lake calm, the sun high in the sky – that Allan and I scanned the shoreline from the canoe. We looked closely down at the map, up at the skyline of the forest, back down to the map and then to the shoreline once again. With practiced eyes, we could make a pretty good guess as to where the trail would most likely have begun."
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It was one of those wonderful spring afternoons – the lake calm, the sun high in the sky – that Allan and I scanned the shoreline from the canoe. We looked closely down at the map, up at the skyline of the forest, back down to the map and then to the shoreline once again. With practiced eyes, we could make a pretty good guess as to where the trail would most likely have begun."
Watch for high water warnings! Thin Ice: Trails Smart
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Sunday, March 6, 2011
Leading the way on Niagara’s heritage - Q&A - The Buffalo News
"NIAGARA FALLS—The region’s long-latent tourism potential could finally come to life when the planned Niagara Falls National Heritage Area is completed.
“This area has first-class sites, so let’s make it a first-class destination,” said Thomas Chambers.
Chambers is the newly elected chairman of the heritage commission, charged with devising a multifaceted management plan to coordinate and market the area’s natural and historic resources to boost tourism and stimulate the region’s economy."
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“This area has first-class sites, so let’s make it a first-class destination,” said Thomas Chambers.
Chambers is the newly elected chairman of the heritage commission, charged with devising a multifaceted management plan to coordinate and market the area’s natural and historic resources to boost tourism and stimulate the region’s economy."
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Peterborough and the Kawarthas Cycling Summit held - Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA
"Cyclists of all types – commuters, mountain bikers, recreational cyclists, racers and others – took part in the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Cycling Summit at the Holiday Inn on Thursday. About 150 people gathered at the hotel on George St. to discuss issues about cycling and to hear several speakers."
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More ideas for March Break
"Get outside for birdwatching and sweet celebrations
Your family can take part in inexpensive activities at several Ontario parks over March Break. They include:
- . A sweet outing: At Bronte Creek Provincial Park, which is between Burlington and Oakville, there will be wagon rides and a heated pancake house. The park's 112-year-old Spruce Lane Farmhouse will be open for tours and so will the Children's Barn where many farm animals make their home. Maple syrup festivities run from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through March Break (March 14 to 18)."
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Your family can take part in inexpensive activities at several Ontario parks over March Break. They include:
- . A sweet outing: At Bronte Creek Provincial Park, which is between Burlington and Oakville, there will be wagon rides and a heated pancake house. The park's 112-year-old Spruce Lane Farmhouse will be open for tours and so will the Children's Barn where many farm animals make their home. Maple syrup festivities run from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through March Break (March 14 to 18)."
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TheRecord - Gotta climb! Mountain adventure whets student’s...
"Matlock hopes the proposed Expedition Club will be approved by the school so that he and other members can undertake future expeditions with the college’s support.
Already, he is planning the club’s first venture — to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Africa’s highest mountain, he says, is one of the “easier” climbs of the Seven Summits (the highest points on all seven continents) he wants to reach in his lifetime."
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Already, he is planning the club’s first venture — to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Africa’s highest mountain, he says, is one of the “easier” climbs of the Seven Summits (the highest points on all seven continents) he wants to reach in his lifetime."
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Frontier Adventure Challenge, Hidden Valley Resort (Huntsville, ON) - Saturday, April 30, 2011
The Frontier Adventure Challenge is an 8 hour race with teams of three and solos competing for prizing and glory over 40 km of biking, hiking, and paddling through an unmarked wilderness racecourse. Frontier builds events to satisfy all levels of racers -- from elite competitors to the first-time racer. Multiple racecourse options make the event achievable by anyone with a basic level of fitness, but elite competitors will be challenged with Advanced Course checkpoints. Teams of three can be all-male, all-female, or coed.
The Frontier Adventure Challenge is an 8 hour race with teams of three and solos competing for prizing and glory over 40 km of biking, hiking, and paddling through an unmarked wilderness racecourse. Frontier builds events to satisfy all levels of racers -- from elite competitors to the first-time racer. Multiple racecourse options make the event achievable by anyone with a basic level of fitness, but elite competitors will be challenged with Advanced Course checkpoints. Teams of three can be all-male, all-female, or coed.
Daily Exchange
"Waterloo - The Princess Cinema presents the 6th Annual Reel Paddling Film Festival at The Princess Original Cinema, 6 Princess Street West for 3 days - Thursday March 17 to Saturday March 19.
The Reel Paddling Film Festival is an international film tour presenting the world’s best whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, SUP and kayak fishing action and lifestyle films of the year on screens in 100 cities across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Europe."
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The Reel Paddling Film Festival is an international film tour presenting the world’s best whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, SUP and kayak fishing action and lifestyle films of the year on screens in 100 cities across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Europe."
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Provincial funding tops up fun for local festivals | Music | Entertainment | London Free Press
"Two of the London region’s hottest July outdoor music festivals are getting big cash from Queen’s Park.
The provincial government’s Celebrate Ontario 2011 is providing $400,000 to Sarnia Rogers Bayfest and $75,000 to London’s TD Sunfest, an announcement says. By coincidence, both mega-fests open their 2011 editions on July 7. With its mix of touring rock and country headliners, Bayfest is ticketed and admission-charging. Sunfest is a free event staged in London’s Victoria Park."
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The provincial government’s Celebrate Ontario 2011 is providing $400,000 to Sarnia Rogers Bayfest and $75,000 to London’s TD Sunfest, an announcement says. By coincidence, both mega-fests open their 2011 editions on July 7. With its mix of touring rock and country headliners, Bayfest is ticketed and admission-charging. Sunfest is a free event staged in London’s Victoria Park."
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The North Bay Nugget - Ontario, CA | UR
"The Ministry of Natural Resources is a public service. As such the Ministry and the politicians who are supposed to direct the Ministry need to pay attention to the concerns of the public. Endless cuts to MNR staff and budgets, locked doors on MNR offices, no gas for conservation officers trucks, land use plans that do not include local involvement, fisheries and wildlife management plans that do not use input from local expertise and the most glaring inadequacy… no public accountability"
The irony is, that these lands are the first part of any RTO strategy. They need to be well maintained.
The irony is, that these lands are the first part of any RTO strategy. They need to be well maintained.
CambridgeTimes Article: Rainfall could cause flooding
"The low pressure system moving into Ontario today has the potential for significant rainfall before the low moves out of the area Sunday, according to the Grand River Conservation Authority.
Forecast amounts of rain vary from 25 to 60 millimetres with potential for locally higher amounts. The rain will be accompanied by temperatures of up to 8 C, which will persist until an expected return to freezing conditions on Sunday."
This advisory was sent our by at least 6 conservation autrhorities.
Forecast amounts of rain vary from 25 to 60 millimetres with potential for locally higher amounts. The rain will be accompanied by temperatures of up to 8 C, which will persist until an expected return to freezing conditions on Sunday."
This advisory was sent our by at least 6 conservation autrhorities.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Angler & Hunter Radio
This weekend is the premiere of Angler & Hunter Radio. For an EXTRA entry into the Toronto Sportsmen's Show pass giveaway please visit the radio's Facebook page and like it then listen to the show on the weekend (or download the podcast on Monday). After that simply post your feedback on the wall and you will receive an additional entry.
For stations listings, please visit www.ahradio.ca
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Salut Fondation Trillium de l'Ontario
Le jeudi de l'Ontario Trails Council (OTC) a reçu un appel téléphonique du ministère provincial des subventions de la Fondation Trillium de l'Ontario (FTO) confirmant OTC en tant que candidat à la bourse réussie.
En Novembre 2010, le DUT a présenté une demande d'ouverture d'un programme de pistes de développement des compétences axées sur un programme de 14 partie. L'aspect novateur de ce programme est que son rendu par des organismes communautaires non gouvernementaux, fournisseurs de services professionnels et le personnel des organisations qui composent le DUT.
Il s'agit d'un programme de formation des compétences accordées aux organismes communautaires en fonction d'autres organismes communautaires, dans la communauté où ils opèrent.
Le gré à gré, son conseil, le personnel et les membres remercier la Fondation Trillium de l'Ontario pour leur soutien
En Novembre 2010, le DUT a présenté une demande d'ouverture d'un programme de pistes de développement des compétences axées sur un programme de 14 partie. L'aspect novateur de ce programme est que son rendu par des organismes communautaires non gouvernementaux, fournisseurs de services professionnels et le personnel des organisations qui composent le DUT.
Il s'agit d'un programme de formation des compétences accordées aux organismes communautaires en fonction d'autres organismes communautaires, dans la communauté où ils opèrent.
Le gré à gré, son conseil, le personnel et les membres remercier la Fondation Trillium de l'Ontario pour leur soutien
The Ontario Trillium Foundation called - with good news!
On Thursday the Ontario Trails Council (OTC) received a phone call from the provincial grants department of the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) confirming OTC as a successful grant applicant.
In November 2010 the OTC submitted an application to initiate a trails skills development program focused on a 14 part curriculum. The innovative aspect to this program is that its delivered by community based non-governmental organizations, professional service providers and staffs of organizations that make up the OTC.
This is a skills education program provided to community based organizations to other community based organizations, in the community where they operate.
The OTC, it's Board, staff and membership thank the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their support.
In November 2010 the OTC submitted an application to initiate a trails skills development program focused on a 14 part curriculum. The innovative aspect to this program is that its delivered by community based non-governmental organizations, professional service providers and staffs of organizations that make up the OTC.
This is a skills education program provided to community based organizations to other community based organizations, in the community where they operate.
The OTC, it's Board, staff and membership thank the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their support.
Muskoka Trail Pics - Ontario Conditions
"Got out today for alittle run in Muskoka , left Bracebridge , went to Port Sydney , then to Baysville , then south to the Logging roads at Pine Springs , got in 180 Ks of some decent trails , some thin spots for sure , but with a little snow in the forecast trails here should be excellent shape next week"
Studies of Kinghorn project continue - Tbnewswatch.com
"Feasibility studies continue on the proposed Kinghorn Rail-to-trail project.
The plan would see 111-kilometres of unused CN Rail line between Thunder Bay and Nipigon converted into a new multi-use recreational trail.
Trans Canada Trail Ontario hosted an open house Wednesday evening to discuss the proposed Kinghorn Project. There are now 22,000 kilometres of Trans Canada Trail throughout the country.
But Ontario trail co-ordinator Kirsten Spence said there are still some gaps in Northwestern Ontario that need to be addressed."
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The plan would see 111-kilometres of unused CN Rail line between Thunder Bay and Nipigon converted into a new multi-use recreational trail.
Trans Canada Trail Ontario hosted an open house Wednesday evening to discuss the proposed Kinghorn Project. There are now 22,000 kilometres of Trans Canada Trail throughout the country.
But Ontario trail co-ordinator Kirsten Spence said there are still some gaps in Northwestern Ontario that need to be addressed."
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Shoot a coyote, win a prize: Ontario considers 'contest' - thestar.com
"Jeffrey has spent the last three days at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association and Ontario Good Roads Association meeting talking with councillors who are having huge problems with the predators.
“So I’m considering, based on those discussions … some options to consider a form of contest that could be held in a controlled circumstance based on the advice they gave me,” Jeffrey said."
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“So I’m considering, based on those discussions … some options to consider a form of contest that could be held in a controlled circumstance based on the advice they gave me,” Jeffrey said."
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