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BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM MAYOR'S REPORT The Ontario Trails ...
The Ontario Trails Conference 2012 was recently held in Ingersoll. There were a number of presentations on trails in Ontario; some in the planning stages, some ...
www.blandfordblenheim.ca/.../Mayor%20Report%20July%20...

YorkRegion Article: Ontario athletes named to para-cycling team
OTTAWA - Six Ontario athletes will be heading to London as part of the Canadian para-cyclingteam. With the games just 40 days away, a total of 13 athletes ...
www.yorkregion.com/sports/olympics/article/1408042

Southwest Challenge Cycling Tour - Ontario
July 16/12 12:38 pm - Southwest Challenge Cycling Tour - Ontario. Posted by Editoress on 07/16/12. The non-profit London Centennial Wheelers, along with the ...
www.royaldistributing.com/.../index.php?...id...

CBC Toronto's Matt Galloway » Cycling Celebrity | Canadian ...
Matt Galloway's ride to the CBC building on Front Street helps him wake up and feel energized for his morning at the microphone.
cyclingmagazine.ca/2012/07/.../matt-galloway-cycling-celebrit...

Community Meeting - Sterling & Dundas W ... - Toronto Cyclists Union
Considering the tragic death of Jenna Morrison at the corner of Sterling & Dundas St W last November, Cycle Toronto is encouraged to see the City of Toronto ...
bikeunion.to/.../community-meeting-sterling-dundas-w-interse...

Harper Government Supports War of 1812 Commemoration in Nova Scotia
Canada NewsWire (press release)
"The funding from Canadian Heritage has helped bring history to life, through a partnership with Parks Canada, to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812. We have developed programming to educate our youth and citizens about the significance of ...
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The Government of Canada Honours Canadian Soldiers and Sailors Who ...
MarketWatch (press release)
The Government of Canada and the Canadian Forces are proud to commemorate the achievements of those early Canadian soldiers and sailors who fought in the War of 1812. As such, the 1812Canadian Heritage commemorative pin will be worn by all ...
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Cyclists get an 1812 welcome in Colborne
Northumberland News
The cyclists, on an eight-day, 730-kilometre cycling tour of the Ontario waterfront, passed through Northumberland on July 17 while travelling the stretch from Oshawa to Trenton. The ride started at Niagara-on-the-Lake on July 14 and finishes at the ...
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Female Canoe Racer Challenges IOC | Canoe Kayak Ontario
A British woman is launching a court challenge against organizers of the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games over the exclusion of women's canoe racing ...
canoeontario.org/?p=298

Voyageur canoe tour a mixed media event
EMC St. Lawrence
Seven reporters representing the various local media enjoyed a Paddle Through History tour at the Jones Falls Lock on July 5 as they helped Parks Canada get the word out about this excursion, one of Ontario's true hidden treasures. Click to Enlarge ...
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Introduction to Kayaking - Southern Ontario near Toronto - Grand River
New to paddling? Start your kayaking experience safely with an intro lesson with one of our experienced Instructors. 1 hour from Toronto-call 1 888-292-1288.
www.treksinthewild.com/introduction-to-kayaking-ontario/

Grand Valley Trails Association celebrates 40th ... - Ontario Farmer
On Saturday November 3 they will host the Hike Ontario Summit, a gathering of 29 trail associations from across the province who belong to the umbrella group, ...
www.ontariofarmer.com/sitepages/?aid=6115

Walking With A Camera: Toronto Photo Walks: Water Walk
Toronto Photo Walks: Water Walk. Slowly I am catching up. Oh so very slowly... The water walkwas Almost a month a go, back in the end of June. The heat was ...
walkingwithcamera.blogspot.com/.../toronto-photo-walks-wate...

Clear lanes and roadblocks | Toronto Today
A decade from now, Toronto's off-road bike trail system will be superior to the current one, according to the city's ambitious Bikeway Implementation Plan.
www.mytorontotoday.ca/2012/07/clear-lanes-and-roadblocks/

Blue Mountain Ontario Cup #3 | Ontario Cycling Association
By Greg
Blue Mountain was full of excitement and thrills this weekend for the 3rd Ontario Cup of the season brought to you by Tufrack. The gruelling natural based course tested all who dared it with the average completion time being well over 3 ...
Ontario Cycling Association

Time running out for Sudbury Fitness Challenge Mountain Bike Tour
NorthernLife.ca
There are races and distances for all abilities, including a children's race and an advanced courserace, featuring parts of the course used for the Ontario Cup event held two weeks ago. The eventwill also include awards, music, prizes and a barbecue put on ...
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Burlington part of Great Waterfront Trail Adventure
InsideHalton.com
Cyclists from the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure stopped in Burlington Sunday ... Landing for the Burlington Butt Break, hosted by Burlington Tourism.


For cyclists, the scenery's great, the weather ...
Belleville Intelligencer
The peloton of amateur cyclists left Niagara-On-The-Lake last Saturday and will cycle 720 kilometres of Ontario's waterfront to South Glengarry near the Ontario-Quebec border this Saturday.
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Quotes from Velo-City, Part Four | Biking Toronto
Part 4- Increasing Cycling and Safety, Empowering the Future: Children and Cycling .... Cycle Toronto Concludes Bike Month 2012 with Official Bike Month Wrap ...
bikingtoronto.com/blog/.../quotes-from-velo-city-part-four/


ATV bylaw meeting draws big crowd
EMC Kemptville
EMC News - North Grenville's ATV (all-terrain vehicle) bylaw is on a trail toward being ... "A number of municipalities throughout Ontario, primarily rural ...

   ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL E-NEWS - Every Friday

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Trails Education Courses 2012

Trail Education Courses -  23 Sessions and Counting We have it all - 14 modules - and soon On-Line! Book Today.

Course Calendar  - click the link on the course name to download the flyer for that course!
Course Descriptions 

Register - click on your choice, register on-line 

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We appreciate the support fo the Ontario Trillium Foundation

Courses are for information and knowledge exchange purposes only. All courses are offered on a first come first serve basis. Instructors reserve the right to limit class sizes. Courses may be offered more than once in the calendar year. Some minimum student levels are necessary to run certain courses, so offered courses may change without notice

Info about the Rouge National Park. Parks Canadaare looking for public input on the creation of the new Rouge Park: http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/progs/np-pn/cnpn-cnnp/rouge/rouge1.aspx
Parks Canada has an online survey: http://pc.sondages-surveys.ca/s/rouge/?l=en

Tour de Greenbelt in Rouge Park! - September 15, 2012 | Ontario ...
Hello! I hope you are enjoying the summer in spite of the extreme heat. We are in the process of planning another Tour de Greenbelt in Rouge Park and would ...
ontario.sierraclub.ca/node/5348

Ontario Trails - Trails Open, Office Closed July 16-22

Ontario Trails

Ontario Trails
ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL E-NEWS - Every Friday ... Ontario Trails: The Ontario Trails Council (OTC) - Conseil des Sentiers de l'Ontario – is a charity that ...
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Rotary Park Ajax

Hiking Buddies!

Wednesday, July 18, 2012
7:00 PM

Duffins Creek Ontario Trails Council Pdf - Download Owners Manual ...
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Warsaw Caves

Hiking Buddies!

Saturday, July 14, 2012
10:30 AM

The worst roads for cyclists in Toronto, redux
blogTO (blog)
toronto save bike lane Back in August 2009, we asked our readers to list the worst roads for cyclists in the city. There was plenty of choice - frankly - and those who responded cited door prize dodging on Queen West, crater crashing on Pottery Road ...
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   ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL E-NEWS - Every Friday

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    • Local Trail News 
    • Trail Education Program
    • Trail Heros
    • Trailhead Ontario
    • Activity and User Updates

     View it Here

Trails Education Courses 2012

Trail Education Courses -  23 Sessions and Counting We have it all - 14 modules - and soon On-Line! Book Today.

Course Calendar  - click the link on the course name to download the flyer for that course!
Course Descriptions 

Register - click on your choice, register on-line 

Website

Facebook

We appreciate the support fo the Ontario Trillium Foundation

Courses are for information and knowledge exchange purposes only. All courses are offered on a first come first serve basis. Instructors reserve the right to limit class sizes. Courses may be offered more than once in the calendar year. Some minimum student levels are necessary to run certain courses, so offered courses may change without notice

Info about the Rouge National Park. Parks Canada are looking for public input on the creation of the new Rouge Park: http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/progs/np-pn/cnpn-cnnp/rouge/rouge1.aspx
Parks Canada has an online survey: http://pc.sondages-surveys.ca/s/rouge/?l=en

Ontario Trails Office closed July 16-22

North Bay Canoe Club prepares for Ottawa
Bay Today
North Bay portal! Find news, sports, editorials, entertainment, events, community calendar, maps, business, directory, weather, classifieds ads, accommodations, apartments, real estate, coupons. We are in Northern Ontario, Canada, District of Algoma ...
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Jason Murray posted in TORBA

Jason Murray 10:41am Jul 11 Some rather important news about Rouge National Urban Park and MTB. If you want legal riding in the park take the survey and let them know that. And if you're in the GTA area please try to attend one of the open houses. Action Alert: Support mountain bike access in the Rouge National Urban Park | International Mountain www.imbacanada.com Parks Canada is building a "people's park" in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, and they are as...

Daval Hospice posted in 2nd Annual Moonlit Memory Walk

Daval Hospice 8:05pm Jul 10 If you would like to receive a regisration form to be able to tell the story of the person you are walking for email post back to this wall with your email address and will forward it to you!

Equine Canada Weekend Preview

July 11-15, 2012

Le français suit l'anglais

Want to be in the know? Equine Canada is pleased to provide a list of this week's competitions so you can follow your favourite sport or athlete. 

Competing at an Equine Canada-sanctioned competition?
Make sure you have your 2012 Equine Canada Sport Licence and 2012 provincial / territorial membership. A 2012 membership in your provincial or territorial association is required to purchase an Equine Canada Sport Licence.      

Equine Canada-Sanctioned Competitions

The following list features competitions sanctioned by Equine Canada. For a complete list of all Equine Canada-sanctioned competitions, visit http://bit.ly/zJBr2V  

   ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL E-NEWS - Every Friday

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    • Local Trail News 
    • Trail Education Program
    • Trail Heros
    • Trailhead Ontario
    • Activity and User Updates

     View it Here

Trails Education Courses 2012

Trail Education Courses -  23 Sessions and Counting We have it all - 14 modules - and soon On-Line! Book Today.

Course Calendar  - click the link on the course name to download the flyer for that course!
Course Descriptions 

Register - click on your choice, register on-line 

Website

Facebook

We appreciate the support fo the Ontario Trillium Foundation

Courses are for information and knowledge exchange purposes only. All courses are offered on a first come first serve basis. Instructors reserve the right to limit class sizes. Courses may be offered more than once in the calendar year. Some minimum student levels are necessary to run certain courses, so offered courses may change without notice

Info about the Rouge National Park. Parks Canada are looking for public input on the creation of the new Rouge Park: http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/progs/np-pn/cnpn-cnnp/rouge/rouge1.aspx
Parks Canada has an online survey: http://pc.sondages-surveys.ca/s/rouge/?l=en

Bike helmet debate requires us to use our heads
EMC Ottawa East
Now, Ontario's chief coroner is recommending the provincial government make it illegal to bike without wearing a helmet. Well, come on. Just think of the arguments against such an absurd suggestion. First, people would have to spend upwards of $20 to ...
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Cyclists to Ride Entire Waterfront Trail from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Quebec Border
Canada NewsWire (press release)
TORONTO, July 12, 2012 /CNW/ - The fifth annual Great Waterfront Trail Adventure Tour, a 730 km supported end-to-end cycling tour of the Ontario waterfront and greenways, passing through 41 Ontario communities in eight days, begins on July 14, 2012 and ...

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Ontario Trails - Office Closed July 16-22

Stephen Nelles posted in Bereaved Families 5K

Stephen Nelles 2:45pm Jul 9 Hi everyone. the run is in a week and we are pushing for a little more sponsorships. Please copy the url to your facebook and see if some of your friends will be willing to sponsor me in my run. hoping it's not as hot as last year! https://www.onlineregistrations.ca/RC_Pledge/index.php?racename=summernight&lname=Nelles&fname=Stephe

ON THE TRAIL OFF THE TRAIL

NEWS LETTER

What Hikers Must Know!

Lyme Disease is on the increase this year, it is a bacterial infection caused by the bite of infected blacklegged ticks (deer ticks). It can cause a rash that looks like a red bull's eye, as well as flu-like symptoms. Left untreated, Lyme disease can affect the heart, nervous system or joints, but if caught early can generally be treated successfully.

Outdoor enthusiasts and those who work outdoors are at higher risk of being exposed to Lyme disease, especially if they spend time in wooded areas, tall shrubs or tall grass that may be tick-infested.

The EOHU advises those who spend time outdoors and in higher risk areas such as wooded areas, tall shrubs or tall grass to follow these precautions to lower their risk:

• Apply insect repellent containing DEET to clothing and on all exposed skin. Read and follow the manufacturer’s directions for safe use.
• Wear long sleeves, long pants, socks and closed footwear (avoid sandals or open shoes). Light-coloured clothing is best because it makes ticks easier to see and remove before they can attach to feed.
• Tuck your shirt into your pants, and tuck your pants into your socks.
• Examine your body for ticks after being in an area where there’s tall grass or shrubs, or where ticks are known to live. Showering after can also help remove ticks that have not yet attached.
• Remove any attached ticks with tweezers. If possible, take the tick to the EOHU, where it will be sent away for species identification and, if necessary, tested for Lyme disease.
• Pets may bring ticks into the house. Consult your vet about how you can protect your pet from ticks.
• Contact your healthcare provider if you develop symptoms of Lyme disease (especially a bull’s eye rash).

Ticks

They can't fly, ticks are mostly just a nuisance. They silently and painlessly bite their way into your skin where they suck up your blood. Usually, you find them before they start eating because it takes them awhile to find a good spot and then work their fangs into you.

Removing Ticks

There are many home-grown ways to remove ticks, from burning to covering in fingernail polish - all of them are bad ideas. The best way to remove a tick is:

• Wipe the wound area with an alcohol wipe.
• Grasp the tick with a sharp pointed tweezers right down where it is entering your skin.
• Pull it straight away from your skin with a slow, steady pressure. Don't yank it; don't twist it; don't rock it back and forth.
• Even removing the tick as efficiently as possible may leave some of its mouthparts in your skin. If this happens, pinch up a fold of skin that contains the bite area and carefully scrape the skin containing the mouth parts with a scalpel or razor blade. Or, use a sterilized needle to break the skin and remove the mouth.
• It's very important to thoroughly clean the wound with antiseptic.
• If you're concerned with the possibility of Lyme Disease, keep the tick in a film canister or between a piece of folded tape and take it to a public health lab for inspection.

Hiking 2012 season has been very success and adventurous, the next hike coming up is Warsaw Caves for hiking or caving to sign up for.

Heather Walter, Hiking Buddy Organizer, Inner Balance Coach

www.CourageousConfidence.com cell 905-409-2762

My New Playboat (plus any recommendations for kayaking in Ontario ...
I've been bitten by the kayak bug. I live within walking distance (carrying kayak) from Lake Ontario. A friend of mine has two cheap department store.
www.tdpri.com/.../337332-my-new-playboat-plus-any-recom...

Cyclists feel construction zone crunch
NOW Magazine
Nick Cluley, president of Cycle Toronto's board of directors, says Tuesday's crash speaks to the need to keep the Jarvis lanes, but is also evidence that the city should better take bikers into account when setting up construction sites. “Any ...
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What are the worst places to park a bike in Toronto?
blogTO (blog)
Come the middle of summer in Toronto, bike parking is at its toughest to find. Not only are more people riding, but various construction projects tend to wipe-out bikeposts within their vicinity. A standard city of Toronto post and ring secures just ...
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Ontario trail Spent the day at a new trail me and my buddy found, it's at 410 and 407. Spend almost all day in the trails. Couple mud pits Some river crossings, www.jk-forum.com/jk-trails-tales-71/ontario-trail-239037/

ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL E-NEWS - Every Friday     • Local Trail News      • Trail Education Program     • Trail Heros     • Trailhead Ontario     • Activity and User Updates      View it Here Trails Education Courses 2012 Trail Education Courses -  23 Sessions and Counting We have it all - 14 modules - and soon On-Line! Book Today. Course Calendar  - click the link on the course name to download the flyer for that course! Course Descriptions  Register - click on your choice, register on-line  Website Facebook We appreciate the support fo the Ontario Trillium Foundation Courses are for information and knowledge exchange purposes only. All courses are offered on a first come first serve basis. Instructors reserve the right to limit class sizes. Courses may be offered more than once in the calendar year. Some minimum student levels are necessary to run certain courses, so offered courses may change without notice Info about the Rouge National Park. Parks Canada are looking for public input on the creation of the new Rouge Park: http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/progs/np-pn/cnpn-cnnp/rouge/rouge1.aspx Parks Canada has an online survey: http://pc.sondages-surveys.ca/s/rouge/?l=en CCC SIGNATURE SITES CHALLENGE Become a Member Today! Looking for a great daytrip this summer? Why not explore Carolinian Canada by visiting our Signature Sites and Big Picture Sites? These are all significant natural areas across the Carolinian Zone. The good stewardship efforts of individuals and groups who have protected, enhanced, and restored these areas have been celebrated through distinctive plaques at some of the sites. Whether you have a favourite local site, or you have decided to explore a new one take a photo and share your story on our Facebook page! Everyone who posts photos or stories will be entered into a draw to win some fun Carolinian Canada prizes at the end of the summer! The list of sites, descriptions and locations can be found on our website at Carolinian Sites, and Big Picture Network. Some are on private property, so you may need permission to access them. So, are you in? Grab your camera, get out there, and explore our natural heritage! Thanks to the support of Ontario Trillium Foundation, Parks Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment Canada and a host of other partners for supporting our programs to "Green the Future of southwestern Ontario". Sarah Hodgkiss - Program Manager

Ken Price posted in Hamilton Conservation Membership Pass discount for Trail Blazer members $56.75 each Ken Price 1:50pm Jul 9 We can take credit card numbers now for the membership if that makes it easier :-) We will turn the card info over to Conservation with your membership info and they will run the card through when they process your HCA membership. We basically just need Name, CC type, CC number, expiry date and the 3-digit validation number on the back. The HST on the $56.75 is 13% so the total cost to you is $64.13