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Cullen: Have your say in city's parks plan
Toronto Star
Ensuring the city's parks and trails are available and accessible to all residents. • North York: Nov. 16, Mitchell Field Community Centre, 89 Church Ave. • Toronto East York: Nov. 24, Wellesley Community Centre, 495 Sherbourne St. • Etobicoke York: ...
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Massive cranes hoist new pedestrian bridge across the Grand
Exchange Morning Post
Construction activity will be suspended over the winter to minimize any ... construction of the bridge deck surface on which trail users will walk and cycle ...

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City of Toronto: Walking
Transportation Services is responsible for a wide variety of activities including: Road and sidewalk maintenance, Street cleaning, Snow clearing and road salting ...
www.toronto.ca/transportation/walking/submissions.htm

PROTECTING - Conservation Ontario
Conservation Ontario, and private consultant, Tom Muir. The ensuing report, Cost Benefit Analysis of Source Water Protection Beneficial. Management Practices: ...
www.conservationontario.ca/.../RegionofWatFactSheetENG.P...

A bike ride into tragedy
Toronto Star
When I asked the Ontario Ministry of Transportation how bike lanes, in law, are described, they admitted they aren't. I received three large manuals on “bikeways” that advise municipalities to pass bylaws to protect cyclists and cycling infrastructure. ...
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International Forest Film Festival
Come celebrate the International Year of Forests!
Films feature forest stories from across North America! Films provided by Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival
When: Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 Where: Town Hall, Innis College, University of Toronto, 2 Sussex Ave. Time: 6:30 - 9:30pm (Films begin at 7:00pm)

Information and registration for the Back to Nature Network Provincial Workshop is up online! 

To register, simply go to www.back2nature.ca, click the “Network Workshop” tab, and follow the link next to Registration.  (Please note: To register, fill in your “Registrant Name”, click  the box next to “Back to Nature Network Provincial Network” at the bottom, and select “Next” beside “Registrant Name”.  Please also ignore box at the bottom of page 2 that begins with “Liability”).

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Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario (COEO) Announces:
900 educators working with Aboriginal youth will gather in Toronto February 14-16. "Circle of Light 2011" will provide an opportunity for educators in both provincial and First Nation school systems to participate in joint professional development. The conference is designed to share best practices and effective strategies on Aboriginal initiatives http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/circleoflight/

Port Hope Outdoor Education Centre gets a new website
Northumberland News
The certified teachers at the centre deliver more than 25 Ontario curriculum-linked outdoor educational programs to students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade ...

Hiking in Ontario, Canada | Travel Tips - USAToday.com
The province of Ontario, Canada, includes numerous hiking trails ranging from flat, urban walks for beginners to rugged wilderness excursions for seasoned ...
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Ontario Tubbs Romp to Stomp Snowshoe Series - Cambridge
Ontario Tubbs Romp to Stomp Snowshoe Series will take place on January 28, 2012.
www.cambridgenow.ca/evps/evitem.cfm?evid=4652

Top of Ontario - Snowshoe 2012
White Squall takes you by kayak to Georgian Bay's 30000 islands in Ontario, Canada. For 23 years we have been leaders in sea kayak instruction and tripping .
www.whitesquall.com/component/content/article/368.html


Outers inspires–and helps launch–a new dual credit program
Atikokan Progress
Initially, Arpin and the class took part in activities based out of the Ontario Junior ... such as ultimate Frisbee, cross-country skiing, golf and croquet. ...

The OPP Files - Nov. 10, 2011
CottageCountryNow.ca
ALMAGUIN – Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police are celebrating crime ... It is against the law to drive an off-road vehicle such as an ATV while ...

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A sweet kick-off to the holiday season
Stratford Gazette
Last week, as part of the unveiling of the Stratford Tourism Alliance's (STA) Victorian Christmas Trail, Chocolate Barr's owner Derek Barr gave a handful of ...

Regional Round-Up
EMC Almonte/Carleton Place
Ontario Early Years Centre workshops. Pre-registration is necessary. .... Rideau Trail Association, November 20, Level 2+, 12 km. moderate pace hike. ...

Old Weston Village's new wave
Globe and Mail
Some locals are even envisioning a bicycle rental scheme that would let cyclists ride along the Humber all the way to Lake Ontario, then return on the GO ...   

Marathon Mom
The Barrie Examiner
The ultra-marathon series took her to trails across Ontario, and one indoor track, on distances 50 kilometres and beyond. And that very first one, last spring, proved fateful. She had already done her first 12-hour race, The Dirty Girls in Mansfield in ...
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Ontario Recreational Canoeing Association
website: www.orcka.ca. Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association. Camp Canoe Tripping Instructor Course. – Administration Policy Statement - ...
www.orcka.ca/uploads/2012_ORCKA_CCIT_Policy.pdf

Toronto driver charged with assaulting cyclist
CBC.ca
The driver allegedly forced the woman to cycle onto the sidewalk and then hit her with his car, then speeding off. Matthew Nettleton, 38, turned himself in to police later in the day. He has been charged with failure to stop after an accident, ...
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City hears from Scarborough residents as it prepares first ever park plans
insideTORONTO.com
7, night, Jim Hart, general manager of Toronto's parks department, predicted creativity will overcome budgetary pressures on the parks system. Meanwhile, the city will try to complete connections for a system of multi-use trails across Toronto, ...
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McMaster - HIKE LEADERS TAKE HIKE ONTARIO CERTIFICATION ...
Hike Leaders from several regional hiking clubs gathered at McMaster University on Saturday November 5th to gain certification from Hike Ontario as Certified ...
marauders.ca/news/2011/11/7/hike_ontario.aspx?path...

Deer hunting season gets underway this week
Innisfil Scope
Hunting is a safe recreational activity in Ontario, and non-hunters should feel ... Avoid hiking at dawn and dusk, or anytime visibility is limited. ...

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Trail riders anticipate busy season for new city route
Daily Miner and News
... signs have been ordered and the OFSC (Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs) has ... "It will do a better grooming job, the trails will be smoother," ...

Mayor's Community Safety and Crime Prevention Awards Presented
Net Newsledger
The awards are being held in conjunction with Ontario's Crime Prevention Week. .... They say the walking club is a great way to get to know others in the ...


Cyclists don't want to obey stop signs
Hamilton Spectator
That's one of the changes the subcommittee wants to see the Ontario Ministry of Transportation adapt in order clarify the responsibilities of all road users and to encourage more people to cycle. But, this Monday, councillors on the city's public works ...
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Pedestrians called to action
Ottawa Citizen
The meeting comes at a time when pedestrian and cyclist safety are big issues in Ottawa. Earlier this week, the province announced that there will be a coroner's review of pedestrian deaths. Ontariodeputy chief coroner Bert Lauwers will look at all ...

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Cycling blindspot: how simple truck side panels can save lives
NOW Toronto
In theory, Ontario could mandate side guards, but there's no sign that's a priority at Queen's Park. The provincial transport ministry did not return a request for comment by press time. At the city level, Layton says he's conferring with his ...
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Cyclist killed in collision with truck near Dundas and Lansdowne
Toronto Star
Three hours later, a mangled green mountain bike was still sitting amid blood marks left ... into cycling deaths was announced by Ontario's chief coroner. ...


Grieve first, then move to make cycling safer
National Post
Two weeks ago, Dr. Dan Cass, Ontario's supervising coroner for the central region, said he will lead a review of all cycling deaths in Ontario in 2006-2010. There were over 110 deaths, he told me - over 20 a year. "We're taking the view that all ...

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Why Tour Islington Village? Torontoist First launched in 2009, Islington Village is Heritage Toronto's fourth iTour, and the series' second excursion into Toronto's suburban past. Like previous iterations, the historic audio-visual walking tour is designed for mobile devices—though you can ... See all stories on this topic » Stop funding environment groups now The North Bay Nugget Environmental Defence is "the co-ordinating organization for the Ontario Greenbelt Alliance, a coalition of groups who share a common vision for improving ... Community Events Seaway News CORNWALL OUTDOOR CLUB de PLEIN AIR ~ Nov. 12: Progressive Dinner. Nov. .... Services de toxicomanie de l'Est de l'Ontario en communiquant au 1-800-272-1937. ... Take a walk on the wild side Toronto Star The biggest hiking event is the Oxfam Trailwalker, one of Hong Kong's biggest fundraising events, which has since 1986 raised millions for projects in Africa and Asia. It takes place on the rigorous 100-kilometre MacLehose Trail, made easier in chunks. ... See all stories on this topic » Looking for a boost Lac du Bonnet Leader A second idea brought by Marks involves the establishment of an ATV park. ... He spoke of an outfit in Ontario that is willing to build machine sheds and ...

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VALUE OF TRAILS


Hey Guys, 
Well, we already know this, but here's some more 'proof'. 
http://torontocat.ca/node/1707 
Adam Krupper, Active Transportation Coordinator
City of Thunder Bay - EcoSuperior
Engineering Division
111 South Syndicate Avenue
Tel:  (807) 625-2163
Fax: (807) 625-3588
Email: Akrupper@Thunderbay.ca 

Ontario Trails News - Paddle, Bike, Hike and Ride Ontario's Trails

Trailhead Ontario 

Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) will be producing the 2012 edition of the Festivals & Events in Ontario Guide in partnership with the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC).  This one-of-a-kind consumer publication is the ultimate source for festival and event listings throughout Ontario.


Cyclist killed in west Toronto collision CBC.ca
She is the second cyclist to die on Toronto roads this year. Last month, Ontario's coroner's office announced it would investigate an increase in cycling deaths inOntario between 2006 and 2010. The coroner estimates between 15 and 20 cyclistsdie on ... See all stories on this topic » Our condolences to all involved.

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Ontario Hunters Celebrate Their Heritage
MarketWatch (press release)
Outside legal hours, firearms must be unloaded and encased. www.ontario.ca/hunting The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters represents more than 100000 members, subscribers and supporters and is the largest nonprofit fish and wildlife conservation ...
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Coroner's review will assess whether Ontario pedestrian deaths due to ...
Ottawa Citizen By Lee Greenberg, The Ottawa Citizen November 7, 2011 7:07 PM TORONTO — A coroner's review of pedestrian deaths will ask whether those killed were engaged in distracted behaviour, like texting or talking on the phone, when they died, the province said ...
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Northumberland Notes
Northumberland Today
The Pine Ridge Hiking Club welcomes you along on its moderate 1
2-km. hike in ... at the OntarioEarly Years Centre in Port Hope (Unit F, Lake Lands Place, ...

Hiking places near mississauga ontario? - Yahoo! Answers
Are there any good places to go hiking up a mounta…
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Cycling safely toward a better city
Toronto Star
Given this high fatality rate, Ontario's chief coroner last month 
launched ... walking and bicycling as well as urban parks, trails and other public spaces. ...

New to Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club! LOCAL2 Sault Ste. Marie Both programs are part of the Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club. ... In addition the members must also be a member of Biathlon Ontario/Canada. ...

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Build, extend, join snowmobile trails
The Chronicle Journal
Rydholm will ask council tonight to support the Ontario Federation of Snowmobiles Clubs' bid to build and groom a formal trail from the Neebing Roadhouse, ...

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Sunday, November 13th Silver Creek and Roberts Side Trail – Irwin Quarry Side Trail

Level 1, 8 – 9 km loop hike. Depart at 10:00 a.m. Join us for a hike through mature woods in one of Ontario's oldest and least disturbed forest ecosystems. Some of the ancient white cedars, clinging to the cliff edges, are more than 800 years old. Enjoy the fresh autumn air – close to home! Bring water and snack.

Leader: Angelika 905-877-7805 asgk.canada@sympatico.ca

What you can do to help your sport
The Sudbury Star
Well, let's look first at the trails. We've had some crazy weather this summer, and you can well imagine how many trees and branches are right now blocking the trails. We all know how many kilo-metres of trails are groomed within the Sudbury Trail Plan ...
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WEDNESDAY HIKES November, 16, 30, December 14, 2011 and January 11th, 2012

Slow paced, short hikes on local trails. Depart at 9:30 a.m. Join us for lunch at a local eatery.

Maureen Smith 905-873-9757 haltonhillshikers@yahoo.ca

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City goes separate way on Richmond-Adelaide bike lanes
NOW Toronto
By Ben Spurr Toronto could be getting new bike infrastructure in the entertainment district sooner than expected. On Thursday, the public works committee voted to fast-track the construction of physically separated bike lanes in the Richmond-Adelaide ...
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Crothers' Woods is a hidden gem in the heart of the city
blogTO (blog)
Although the City made modest efforts to maintain the trails at Crothers' Woods around the same time that the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) classified the site as an Environmentally Significant Area in the mid-1990s, the project was ...
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ATVing - Waterfalls Lodge ATV Adventures - Northern Ontario
There are km's and km's of trails in Ontario. Trails vary to accommodate ATV riders as beginners or the experienced rider. Pack up a lunch and spend. ...
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“Ontario hike” | Ontario Travel Blog
Wondering where to start? These local service providers will help you plan your Ontario hike. Frontenac Outfitters: http://www.frontenac-outfitters.com/ Friends of ...
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Cyclocross riders in turf war with city
Globe and Mail
The club has run cyclocross races in Toronto for 13 years, and gets up to 70 people ... Instead, racers rely on bike-handling skills and lots of endurance. ...

Kitchener 'innovation district' has potential to create 15000 jobs
Waterloo Record
... two returning from Toronto each evening. “If the province delivers a good two-way service the private sector will respond by accelerating growth along the transit corridor, particularly within walking distance of the central station,” Regier said. ...
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5 things to do this weekend: hike through Kortright; a 'Royal' treat at ...
CityNews
As our regular CityNews.ca series continues, we look at events happening in Toronto for a variety of ages and interests. For families: An evening hike is just the thing for night owls and the Kortright Centre for Conservation promises a visit from a ...
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Opening Weekend of the 89th Royal Horse Show
Horse-Canada.com
The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, ... was named Event Rider of the 20th Century by the International Equestrian Federation. ...

TROT 4 Kids At The Royal Winter Fair
Standardbred Canada
Equimania is a fun interactive way for kids to learn about horses and try their ... with bull riding, 'bronc' riding and barrel racing at the Ontario Toyota ...

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News Briefs
The Sudbury Star
Rainbow Routes Hike Club will be hiking in the Lake Laurentian ... with high school students from the Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel- Ontario on Nov. ...

Big ride hits big wall
Niagara Falls Review
Over 400 people leave Club Roma to beging the 50km ride to support the new hopsital ... These kinds of cycling events are extremely popular in Europe, ...

Special Olympics athletes to compete at 2012 National Winter Games ...
CottageCountryNow.ca
The three Nordic skiers qualified to attend the national event based on results from competitions in the 2011 Ontario Provincial Games in Thunder Bay. ...

Driver's ed needs chapter on cyclists
CBC.ca
Citizens for Safe Cycling vice president Alex deVries said with more cyclists on the road, his group will be pushing Ontario to add a chapter on cycling safety in driver education courses. Cycling has also become increasingly popular in Ottawa, ...

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A healthier lifestyle in Tweed achieved one step at a time
Community Press
The program is a joint-initiative between Gateway Community Health Centre, the Municipality of Tweed and the Eastern Ontario Trail Alliance, said Gateway health promoter, Doug Stevenson. Stevenson was joined by the local council and Kendra Adema, ...

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Crothers' Woods is hidden gem in the heart of the city
blogTO
Back then my friends and I simply referred to the area as the Don, and it was where we spent most of our out-of-school time, riding our mountain bikes ...   

 

How do I start exercising?
Belleville Intelligencer
For these people, I recommend joining a gym, sports team, or running/walking club to maximize the social aspects of exercising, because it will keep things ...

 

Dunfield Developers To Open $30 million Un-Retirement Complex In ...
Cambridge Now!
Local News Cambridge, Ontario. An upscale $30 Million development that caters ... to sponsor a mall walking club, a free seniors skate at Cambridge Centre, ...

 

Pole Walking - News Hour - Videos | Global Toronto
Pole Walking, or Nordic Walking, is catching on around the GTA. Minna Rhee reports. Nov. 1.
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