Ontario Trails News - April 30, 2011 - Morning Round Up

Explore on your way to Montreal Chicago Tribune
50 plant collections, plus hiking trails. 680 Plains Road West, Burlington, Ontario; 905-527-1158;rbg.ca. You don't need Bieber fever to enjoy a museum dedicated to shoes. Besides crooner Justin's purple sneakers, the history of what we put on our ... See all stories on this topic »


Twin Cities Windsor Star
The Ciociaro community of Southwestern Ontario has taken great pride in this agreement, ... For those who love hiking, about 2.5 hours from the town, ...


Flash from the Past: Doon Heritage Village has seen many changes Waterloo Record
He helped to found the Ontario Pioneer Museum Foundation, which got the Doon ... She notes in passing the “supreme irony” that the Ontario Pioneer Museum ...

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PMBI Instructor Training Courses 2011 Pinkbike.com
by Paul Howard The Professional Mountain Bike Instructor PMBI Training Courses will be more ...from the major bike parks/areas in BC, to Alberta, Ontario, ...


AT ISSUE: Making connections in Lawrence Heights insideTORONTO.com
The city is also suggesting an integrated network of walking and cycling paths for Lawrence Heights, places to gather and sit, a generous tree canopy, bicycle parking and public art throughout the neighbourhood. The 340-hectare study area encompasses ... See all stories on this topic »

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Annual May 1 hike supports palliative care in Toronto insideTORONTO.com
The 9th Annual Toronto Hike for Hospice Palliative Care will see walkers taking a ... The day'sevents will include live entertainment including a magician, ...


Organizers move Marsh Mash earlier in May The Barrie Advance
The race is sanctioned by the Ontario Marathon Canoe Racing Association and serves as a world team qualifier for the International Canoe Federation Marathon World Championships. Mr. Craig said he's hoping for some warmer weather in time for the race, ... See all stories on this topic »


Committee votes against Fort York pedestrian bridge contract insideTORONTO.com
A Facebook page is already up titled 'Save The Fort York Pedestrian Cycle Bridge' in response to a surprise decision to can the project. "But all those NFL fans, flooding to (Toronto councillor) Doug Ford's new stadium, won't be able to visit the scene ... See all stories on this topic »

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It's festival season London Free Press
By JIM FOX, Special to QMI Agency One of Ontario's top 100 festivals ... Nearby St. Thomas has Retrofest, May 27 to 29, and the Iron Horse Festival, Aug. ...


Ontario Dual Sport Club • View topic - Simcoe County Trails Not ...
Just received an update from the County and the trails in Simcoe County remain closed. They are still to wet and susceptable to damage. ... www.odsc.on.ca/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=17744


Crombie still sees magic in Toronto's waterfront Globe and Mail
... have a closer or more enduring connection to Toronto's controversy-plagued waterfront than former mayor David Crombie, who grew up in Swansea and still likes to explore the trails, boardwalks and construction sites abutting Lake Ontario. ... See all stories on this topic »

On the road for a cure Hamilton Spectator
Beginning on May 9, 21-year-old Hayward and his pal Tom Hrinivich will be cycling across Canada — from west coast to east coast—to raise money for Canadian Cancer Society research. The two University of Western Ontario students hope to complete the ... See all stories on this topic »


Cycling trips worth the pain in the end Guelph Mercury
Manitoulin and its surrounding region—extending up to the Bay of Islands, the La Cloche Mountains and all along the North Shore of Lake Huron from the French River to Blind River—may be my favourite area to visit in all of Ontario, if not all of ... See all stories on this topic »


HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO | Get Ready to Ride a Bike ...
To view the Social Media Release, click here: http://smr.newswire.ca/en/heart- and-stroke-foundation/torontonians-are-ready-to-ride-a-bike-and-extend-a. ogov.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/April2011/.../c7308.html


Muskoka Trails Active Transportation
The Muskoka Active Transportation Committee (MATC) was established in January of 2007 after the Muskoka Trails Council and Take Heart Muskoka, ... muskokatrailscouncil.com/active-transportation.php

Ontario Trails News - April 29, 2011 - Round Up

Image via WikipediaTurn right at the rooster? It must be Guelph
Guelp
h Mercury
This year there are nine buildings on the tour and one hiking trail. ... the tour again as well as the old City Hall, now the Ontario Provincial Courthouse. ...




What's Happening This Week
EMC Orleans
All these events are free with annual membership, which also includes Ontario Cycling Association insurance. Our members range in age from teenagers to ...


Harpers give royal couple hiking gear - The Whig Standard ...
... Winkler - Winkler Times, Winnipeg - The Winnipeg Sun, ---Ontario--- .... " The personal gift ofhiking gear was chosen in the hopes that the royal couple ...
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Mimico By the Lake Walking Tour
Meeting place: the Polish Association of Toronto, Located at 2282 Lake shore Blvd followed by a one hour guided walking tour of Mimico-by-the-Lake ...
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Headspace: Jane Farrow discusses Jane's Walk « Spacing Toronto
Every year, Jane's Walk organizes a series of interactive tours in various Toronto neighbourhoods. Spacing sat down with Jane Farrow, executive director of ...
spacingtoronto.ca/.../headspace-jane-farrow-discusses-janes-wa...


Toronto Teacher Mom: FYI: Whales, Trails, and Polar Bear Tales Contest
The Whales, Trails, and Polar Bear Tales Contest closes on May 24th, 2011 at 9 59 a.m. The contest is open to all residents of Canada, excluding those ...
www.torontoteachermom.com/.../fyi-whales-trails-and-polar-b...


Northumberland County Cycling Signage First In Ontario ...
Northumberland is arguably the best region for cycling in Ontario says Brian Hedney of the Ganaraska Freewheelers We have rolling hills and a proliferation ...www.northumberlandview.ca/index.php?module=news...

Background information on Welcome Cyclist Signage initiative ...
With over 45 partners and supporters across Ontario, our collaborative projects include the award-winning Bike Train Initiative and the Welcome Cyclists ...
www.visitcramahe.ca/.../Project%20Objective%20for%20medi...


Renovated pavilion
Windsor Star
The Ciociaro welcomes all events, both and indoor and outdoor, from the carefree and casual to the elegant and lavish. Proudly offering an extensive range of menu selections and service options, there's a reason the Ciociaro Club has been the number ...See all stories on this topic »

Asset Based Community Development Seminar(s) from Economic Developers Council of Ontario

REGISTER NOW for the one-day training near you, with the inspiring and enthusiastic Peter Kenyon.  Learn how the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach can be used in your community development work. Anyone involved in processes to engage people in the betterment of their community will benefit from a deeper understanding of the philosophy and practice of ABCD.


Long Sault Conservation Area Hike & Social BBQ!

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. followed up with a BBQ (BBQ fee $5)

Trillium's are coming out this time of year, we may see blankets of them in the woods!

Hilly, forest-covered terrain greets the eye at Long Sault Conservation Area. The conservation area is in the middle of the pleasantly hilly Oak Ridges Moraine, which was formed during the last ice age.

Ontario Trails News - April 28, 2011 - Round Up

What's Happening This Week
EMC Ottawa East
All these events are free with annual membership ($67), which also includes Ontario Cycling Association insurance. May 6. Jacob Moon in concert, 8 pm Gladstone Theatre, 910 Gladstone Avenue. Tickets available at the theatre, Salem Bookstore or on line ...
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Ontario Place free this summer
CityNews
Good news for families on a budget: admission to Ontario Place is free this summer. To mark its 40th anniversary, the lakefront park will offer entrance to its grounds at no charge, which includes fireworks on Canada Day and hundreds of events. ...
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Man critically injured in ATV crash - Chatham This Week - Ontario, CA
Last night at approximately 7:37 pm, Chatham-Kent Police Service officers were called to a motor vehicle collision in the area of Baldoon Road...
www.chathamthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e...
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District keeps trails money in budget
CottageCountryNow.ca
Although there are currently no plans on the table for further trail additions, the Active Transportation Fund has helped facilitate biking and walking ...

Lower Trent Conservation Authority Issues Flood Safety Bulletin
NorthumberlandView.ca
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority advises that another low pressure system will move through Southern Ontario over the next 24 hours bringing heavy rainfall. The rain will begin late this afternoon with total accumulations of 25-30mm possible ...
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Group's work never done
YorkRegion.com
From planting trees to counting butterflies, the volunteer program engages people of all ages in the conservation of Ontario's natural habitats while providing meaningful hands-on educational experiences, Ontario stewardship co-ordinator Kristyn ...
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Water prominent in artist's work
Sarnia Observer
The graduate of the Ontario College of Art has been exhibiting her work for more than ... a recent visit when she explored its bays and shorelines by kayak. ...

bridge to Fort York latest casualty of war
Toronto Sun
Councillor David Shiner fired the fatal shot, introducing a motion to refer the multi-million dollar project to city staff for “an alternative lower cost pedestrian and cycle bridge to Fort York.” “I know that this bridge is almost like a piece of ...
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Scugog walk to provide better opportunities for kids
Newsdurhamregion.com
At 10 am that day, the Port Perry YMCA and more than 85 YMCA child care centres across the Greater Toronto Area will be walking to raise money and awareness for the children, teens and families who are not financially able to get involved with the YMCA ...
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A mile in their shoes
Orangeville Banner
Joining a group of about 30 people walking along Highway 10 from Orangeville to Shelburne in opposition of The Highland Companies' plans to set up a 2316-acre quarry in Melancthon, I quickly learned how easy it is to simply drive by and honk, ...See all stories on this topic »

Parry Sound paddlers aim for national team
CottageCountryNow.ca
The Parry Sound Canoe Club heads out on the Seguin River in a banana boat for their ... of youth from across the country and based out of southern Ontario, ...


Clearview council news
The Barrie Advance
"[Staff] met with Georgian College Tourism faculty in June to discuss potential collaborative projects. With the trail network in its infancy, it was agreed ...

Daniel Lanois to host star-filled event near small Ontario town
Globe and Mail
Christie Lake Conservation Area is a 336-hectare tract that includes 10 kilometres of trails through woodlands and meadows, and a 360-metre sandy beach. Harvest Picnic is “kind of an extension of my work with Farm Aid,” he says, referring to a ...
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Get Ready to Ride a Bike and Extend a Life at the 24th Annual Becel ...
PR Newswire (press release)
To raise $3.9 million for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. The Becel Heart&Stroke Ride for Heart is one of Canada's largest cycling fundraisers, and the money raised by participants will go to support leading-edge scientific research that ...
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Ontario Trails News - April 27, 2011 - Morning Round Up

Preservation Award Winner: Black Rock Historic Photo Project
Buffalo Rising
Given the central role that Black Rock played in the war of 1812 as the site of ... award for outstanding programming by a local heritage organization. ...
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JOIN THOUSANDS OF CANADIANS IN THE SECOND ANNUAL WALK TO FIGHT ARTHRITIS
Canada NewsWire (press release)
TORONTO, April 26 /CNW/ - It's time to get walking! On Sunday, May 15, thousands of people in 24 communities across Canada will come together for The Arthritis Society's Walk To Fight Arthritis, presented by the makers of TYLENOL®. ...
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What is a nice area of Downtown, Toronto to go walking? - Yahoo ...
I mean a strip for my husband and I to just spend the afternoon walking and ... China Town is the best in hot we ather it always makes my day , at lunch i'd get ...answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid...
Toronto Trails

top 5: bike & running trails | SweetLife | Sweetspot.ca As Toronto's largest park, High Park features a slew of trails with stunning scenery (including views of Grenadier Pond and Lake Ontario). ... www.sweetspot.ca/SweetLife/top_five/35520/trail_mix/ Ontario Cycling Trails Image via WikipediaRoad-repair backlog a challenge for Toronto: Urban Transportation Summit speaker Daily Commercial News Mayor Rob Ford and council may not like it, but the state of Toronto's roads and bridges may depend on higher taxes, tolls and perhaps reduced expectations, John Mende, the city's director of Transportation Infrastructure Management told a recent Urban ... See all stories on this topic » ONTARIO NATURE CELEBRATES EARTH MONTH: Young environmental leaders lead ... ECO/Huff Strategy (press release) Celebrate the last day of Earth Month with Ontario Nature's youth brigade! Ontario Nature's Youth Council is co-hosting five concurrent environmental events with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) for Earth Month, with support from the Ontario Trillium ... See all stories on this topic » Cheap Vacations in Ontario Under $300 - Vacations99.com by Voyageur Canoe Outfitters www.canoeit.com. Duration: 4 Days/3 Nights $220.00 per person. Canada: • Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Ontario ... www.vacations99.com/cheap-vacations.cfm?price=300... Ontario Trails Report on cycle tracks likely set for June | I Bike Toronto In March 2010, Vaughan supported the proposal that City staff study the feasibility of creating cycletracks / separated bike lanes on St. George / Beverley ... www.ibiketo.ca/blog/report-cycle-tracks-likely-set-june Safer for cyclists to ride single file on roadways Newsdurhamregion.com All of these formations are permitted under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act." 2. Slower traffic must give way to faster traffic when safe and practical. I have driven in the Zephyr area (which is also great for cyclists), coming upon the many blind ... See all stories on this topic » Ice canoeists on Oxtongue Lake Posted: 26 Apr 2011 11:46 AM PDT A couple of hardy young  men from Port Sydney did an overnight trip down the Oxtongue River, ending at our dock like many people do. Unfortunately for them, the last 100 metres or so was the hardest part of the trip, since they chose to take the direct route across the remaining ice. It took them about 30 minutes to get from the bridge to the shore, pushing and shoving their aluminum canoe across.... Ontario Water Trails   ORCKA  WCA BIXI Toronto station locations revealed blogTO (blog) Keep it rolling! Where to mountain bike in and around Toronto @ Fig: If you try out the Etobicoke Creek Trail you can also approach from Burnhamthorpe Road, just inside Mississauga at Garnetwood Park. Head across the parking lot and pass... See all stories on this topic »

Ontario rides | Mountain Bike Forums So, without further adue, here's the videos of Ontario trails: Rockcliffe Waterdown #1:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thHjAHyLJpA ... forums.singletracks.com/viewtopic.php?f=101&t=6166...

Kissing Bridge Trail (Elmira to Walleinstein) | Waterloo Cycling Club In fact, in 2010, the Kissing Bridge Trail was twice featured in Trails Open Ontario, a province-wide nature heritage program promoting trail use. ... waterloocyclingclub.ca/node/1628

Ontario Trails News - April 26, 2011 Morning Round Up

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New! Northumberland Hills Cycling Club |
The necessary paperwork for the Ontario Cycling Association is being assembled and will be submitted within the next week. Many have reserved a spot in the ...
sustainablecobourg.ca/.../new-northumberland-hills-cycling-cl...


Work begins on Laurier bike lanes
Ottawa Citizen
The lane would be Ontario's first downtown segregated bike lane, although similar lanes exist in Montreal. The city agreed to a two-year pilot project in February to institute the lanes and assess their impact on traffic and cycling safety, ...

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2011 Walk to Fight Arthritis - Toronto
So I'm proud to support the Arthritis Society by participating (and being a member of the Torontovolunteer organizing committee) in the 2011 Walk to Fight ...
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Yahoo! Answers - How to transfer ATV ownership on ATV in Ontario?
How do you transfer ownership/registration of an A…
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Ontario Spring Wild Turkey Season Opens
Marketwire (press release)
The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) and the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) c

ommend the tens of thousands of outdoor enthusiasts who will take to the field in celebration of our outdoor heritage, but remind all hunters ...
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The Birds Are Coming – Flock To Niagara, Ontario's Ball's Falls ...
One Response to The Birds Are Coming – Flock To Niagara, Ontario's Ball's Falls ConservationCentre's 'Our Feathered Friends' Exhibit ...
niagaraatlarge.com/.../the-birds-are-coming-flock-to-niagara-o...

Ontario Cycling Association
Ontario Cycling Association. 307 – 3 Concorde Gate, Toronto M3C 3N7. Tel: (416) 426-7416, Fax:(416) 426-7241. 2011 Road Communiqué2-Bronte. Page 1 of 1 ...
www.ontariocycling.org/.../20110420-153933-2011%20Road...

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