Saturday, January 11, 2014

Ontario Trails News - Trail News from all around the 2600 trails in Ontario!

Trail Heros

Know somebody that works hard on trails? If so nominate them to be an Ontario Trails "Trail Hero!" We'd be happy to review your recommendations and acknowledge in a small way their contribution to trails in your community.

Trail Blog

Every day trails are news! Every day we blog about trails. In communities all over Ontario trails are big news, for cyclists, runners, canoe or horses, every day we capture in one spot all the trail news - local, provincial or national! Join today!
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Trail Leaders!

Become a trail development leader. Join Ontario's first ever series of 14 trail education courses in the development and management of trails. Designed for both volunteers and professionals. Next On-line Course begins January 14th. Topic - Trail Stewardship. Register today - registration is open 24/7  
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Join OTC

The Ontario Trails Council is a nonprofit charitable organziation, established in 1988, that promotes the development, preservation, management and use of recreational trails. With over 130 organizational members and 25 individual supporters the OTC continues to grow! Support trails in Ontario - join the OTC

Learn an Activity

Our website contains information on over 2,600 trails, and a description for nearly 2,000. Learn about the places where you can bike, cross country ski, climb or any of another 15 activities. We are linked to over 130 organizations and a variety of provincial groups that can help you learn an activity or become better at one you already love!

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Add Your Event

We post trail or outdoor events on trail specific facebook pages, the main OTC facebook page, and the event section of the OTC website. You can send us your event and we'll post it to these extensive networks. Each week we reach over 20,000 people, so if you want your event known, a bit better, send us the information.


Be a Friend of Trails

We invite all trail users to support the work of the Ontario Trails Council. As a registered charity we do our community work based on the support of member organziations, individuals and some government grants. We do the work, in the end for the individual families and folks that use the trails every day. Please consider supporting us as your thanks for your trails. Thank you.

 

Member Requests

1) Algonquin College program on-line

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2) OTC Mobile App - for iProducts and Windows

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3) Post Photos to Pinterest

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4) OTC on Foursquare

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5) Safe Trails Manual


6) OTC Youtube Channel
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7) Ontario Trails Maps
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8) Enabling Change Program
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9) OTC Board 2012-13
Jack De Wit - PRESIDENT
Ontario Equestrian Federation
905-655-4666
cndhrsman@bellnet.ca


Dan Andrews - Secretary/Treasurer     
TrailADE Consulting
705-927-8648
trailadecanada@gmail.com
Paul Ronan
Ontario Parks Association
647-991-9444
paulronan@rogers.com

Frieda Baldwin
Huronia Trails and Greenways
705-245-1005
frieda.baldwin@rogers.com

Wayne Daub
Ontario Federation of All Terrain Vehicle Clubs
519-500-3715
w-daub@rogers.com

Igor Hoogendoorn
International Mountain Biking Association
855-255-4094 ext.108
igor.hoogendoorn@imba.com

Tim West
Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs
705-739-7669
twest@ofsc.on.ca

K
irsten Spence
Northern Ontario Representative
807-889-0602
trailsgirl@gmail.com
Jeff Muzzi
Manager, Forestry Services, Renfrew County
613-633-9683
JMuzzi@countyofrenfrew.on.ca


Patrick Connor
Ex-officio - Executive Director
Kingston
613-396-3226
execdir@ontariotrails.ca


We currently have 2 vacancies on the OTC Board. If you are interested please e-mail Jack De Wit to discuss.
cndhrsman@bell.net

Disclaimer
The ideas, opinions, re-posting of news, editorials and content contained in this newsletter are not necessarily the ideas or opinions of the OTC Board or staff. This news is intended for informational purposes only.


OTC Event Planning Guide
Call 877-668-7245







OTC Trail Committee Manual
Call 877-668-7245

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Ontario Trails Membership

On behalf of OTC we thank you for your support. If there is a group you know that is not a member contact us and we'll send them a note on membership benefits. This past week we received a renewal from Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and Sault Ste. Marie Thank you very much for your support!

THANKS! MERCI!
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The Ontario Trails Council is a charitable organization, incorporated in 1991, that promotes the creation, development, preservation, management and use of recreational trails in Ontario.

Surveys and Networking!
Don’t forget to join anyone of the following information tools:

Be sure to get a copy of the latest OTC E-bulletin (circulation 880+) - here

Join one of our facebook pages (>6000 friends) - here

Add your trail - here

Complete a survey - here

Twitter to or at us (12840 followers) - here

Join the blog - here

Join Trail Counts - here

Take an On-Line Education Course - here

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Ontario Trails News - News from all around Ontario's Trails!

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Ontario gets hit again with blast of snow, freezing ... - CNews - Canoe
Canoe News National section offers a wide variety of articles, videos, ... "A bit of a January thaw" is setting up for the weekend in Ontario, he said, with ...
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Snowshoe race this weekend at Summerstown ForestSeaway News
CORNWALL, Ontario - The Friends of the Summerstown Trails (FOTST) will be hosting its second annual Summerstown Forest Dion Snowshoe Race ...
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Harvey continues with another top cross country skiing performanceExaminer.com
... Harvey placed in fourth place in the men's team sprint competition with Devon Kershaw of SudburyOntario... The men's cross country skiingcompetition begins on February 9 with the men's 30km skiathlon at 3:00 a.m. MT.
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Who's Hiring in Toronto? Jane's Walk, Manifesto, and moreYonge Street - Toronto
And Jane's Walk, the organization that runs hundreds of public walking tours in cities across the globe, needs a PHP web developer to administer their ...
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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Ontario Trails News - Trail News from all around Ontario's Trails

Ontario Trails Council Membership Annual Dues - Due Now

Those that use us value what we do. We appreciate the kind words.

Hope your holidays were good. I just wanted to touch base with you and let you know that Niagara Trails Committee is on the move with the Region. Which is AWESOME. Finally after how many years! But to be honest with you if it wasn't for the help of Ontario Trails and Patrick I think it would have been sitting still. Ontario Trails Council has been a great and huge help to myself and this group and I couldn't thank you enough. I wanted to share this with you for as you know we have been battling this over many of years and they are finally listening and acting on what we are doing. Thank you for the support! Hopefully soon a trail will be available. Yours Truly, President of Quad Niagara ATV Club Tracy-Lynn Bell .
 
Be A Friend of Trails
  • Savings on conference/seminar registration
  • Weekly e-bulletins Trailwise
  • Access to OTC trails database
  • Great gift price!
  • Savings on trail literature/maps
$25.75 + $3.38 = $29.13 (includes 13% HST)
Student
  • Weekly editions of the OTC newsletter 
  • Access to OTC trails information
  • Conference and selected literature savings
  * must provide student verification

$20.60 + $2.67 = $23.27(includes 13% HST)

Organizational Members
Our members include municipalities, conservation authorities, parks, trail management groups, trail clubs, trail user groups, health units and other trail-related supporting organizations.
Benefits to Organization
  • Access to Trail Insurance package
  • OTC Web page(s) representation
  • Option on registration in Trillium Trail Network
  • Social Networking Circulations
  • Access to Professional Development sessions, i.e. Trails Tourism Practices, Trails Tort Reform, Trail Design Build Workshops
  • User conflict resolution
  • Representation on OTC trails maps
  • Regional Trail Management Committee Development
  • Knowledge exchange
  • Office services and networking support
  • Advocacy benefits - provincially and nationally
  • Savings on conference/seminar registration
PRICING - Buy fax, credit card or mail (all include 13% HST)
Yearly Rates BaseHSTTotal
Small <200 td="" trail="" users=""> $103.00$13.39$116.39
Medium 200:5000 users $257.50$33.47$290.97
Large >5000 users $772.50$100.42$872.92
 
We Thank Our Renewing Members!

Town of Minto

Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy

Town of Hearst

Cataraqui Conservation Authority

Huron County

Lakehead Region Conservation Authority

Chatham-Kent Trails Council

Monday, January 6, 2014

Ontario Trails News - Trail News from all around Ontario's trails

Education News - Winter Program starts Jan 14th!


Trail News
Ontario Ministry Tourism, Culture and Sport Announces Grant FundingThe Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport is pleased to announce the launch of the 2014-15 Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund. The OSRCF is a grant program that supports a vision of getting and keeping Ontarians active in community sport, recreation and physical activity. The fund:
·         increases opportunities for participation in sport and recreation by developing new programs or increasing access to existing programs to encourage individuals to become more active and keep those who are, engaged throughout their lives
·         supports implementation of physical literacy as a foundation for lifelong physical activity among individuals enabling them to make healthier activity choices
·         strengthens the community sport and recreation sector by providing training in areas such as coaching, youth development, and volunteer development to provide enhanced service and quality programming

Ontario Ministry Announces Grant Funding - Enabling Change Program
The Accessibility Directorate of Ontario (ADO) is pleased to announce the call for expressions of interest for this year’s round of EnAbling Change Projects. Each year the ADO sets different strategic funding priorities based on upcoming Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements and the compliance needs of targeted sectors.
This year’s funding priorities are:
  1. Accessible Websites and Web Content: The web accessibility requirements will transform how Ontarians with disabilities find and use information. Accessible websites and web content are critical to reaching our goal of an accessible Ontario by 2025. This year, EnAbling Change will support projects that promote understanding and compliance with accessible website requirements.
  2. Support compliance and reporting in 2014: All across Ontario, organizations are making changes to make their business practices accessible. A key element of meeting AODA requirements is filing compliance reports with the Government of Ontario. This year, EnAbling Change will support projects to increase compliance reporting in private and not-for-profit sectors.
Application period opens: November 29, 2013 Application period closes: January 31, 2014
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Sunday, January 5, 2014

Ontario Trails Blog - OTC Memberships now due - thanks for your support

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2014 Membership Form
Name:           _______________________________________________________ 
Group or
Association: _______________________________________________________
Address:          _______________________________________________________
              _______________________________________________________ Telephone:     _______________________________________________________
Fax:               _______________________________________________________
Email:           _______________________________________________________ Website:       _______________________________________________________
Annual Membership Fee*
Dues
HST
Total_______
Students
$20.60
$2.67
$23.27
Friend of Trails
$25.75
$3.38
$29.13
Small Organizations
$103.00
$13.39
$116.39
Medium Organizations
$257.50
$33.47
$290.97
Large Organizations
$772.50
$100.42
$872.92
HST #892994963RT001
Fee $______________ Donation$________________________

Payment Methods – Credit Card, Fax, Cheque, E-mail, Paypal

Credit Card
Visa____ MasterCard____ Other_________________________
Number ___________________Exp. Date_________________
Verification Code____________________________________
Signature ___________________________________________
Cheque
Please send cheque or money order, along with your completed membership form to: Ontario Trails Council, PO Box 500, Deseronto, ON. K0K 1X0
E-mail - complete all credit card information and e-mail this form to: ontrails@gmail.com
Paypal – go to the bottom of the “Join the OTC” page on the OTC website and follow the links

On behalf of the membership and Board of the Ontario Trails Council we thank you for your support!

Note: memberships are effective for the calendar year in which they are paid – OTC Executive December 15, 2010 – so renew early!

Questions?     Call the OTC at 613-396-3226
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Saturday, January 4, 2014

Ontario Trails News Blog - Trail News from all around Ontario's Trails!


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City staff recommend e-scooters be allowed in Toronto bike lanesToronto Star
City staff are recommending that electric scooters be allowed in Toronto bike lanes but banned from multi-use trails and cycle tracks, such as those ...
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Police ask riders to stay on trailsTimmins Press
Local Ontario Provincial Police detachments are reminding area snowmobilers to be mindful of their responsibilities while enjoying winter excursions ...
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Adventure shop helps outdoor enthusiasts get into snowshoeingCTV News Barrie
But with snowshoes, you can get right out there. ... she came all the way from British Columbia to vacation with friends in "snowshoe-friendly" Ontario.
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Friday, January 3, 2014

Ontario Trails News Blog - Trail News from all around Ontario's trails!


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Popular cross-country trails now openSeaway News
CORNWALL, Ontario - All the trails at Summerstown Forest are now open for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Cold conditions weeks ago ...
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Home News Ice storm makes parts of Bruce Trail dangerous for...Caledon Enterprise
The ice storm has made the Bruce Trail in the Iroquoia, Toronto and ... limbs and leaning trees have resulted in dangerous conditions along the trails.
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Notice to Hikers

We regret to advise that due to the recent ice storm many parts of the Bruce Trail in the Iroquoia, Toronto and Caledon sections are currently unusable. Several Conservation Areas have been closed until further notice.
Please note that some (or all) TBTC hikes on the Bruce Trail have been cancelled for the next few days due to trail conditions.
Trail maintenance crews will be dealing with the problems but we anticipate that it will be quite some time until all parts of the trail are usable again.
Please check local conditions before attempting a hike.
Bob Humphreys advises that his New Year's Day hike HAS BEEN CANCELLED  due to local conditions.
Hikers should contact their hike leader to see if their hike has been cancelled.
John Grandy, Hiking Director
From The Halton Hills Chapter
Notice to Hikers:
We regret to advise that due to the recent ice storm many parts of
the Bruce Trail are currently unusable. Several Conservation Areas
have been closed until further notice.
Trail maintenance crews will be dealing with the problems but we
anticipate that it will be quite some time until all parts of the
trail are usable again.
Scheduled hikes {Halton Chapter Hikes}are cancelled until further notice. If you are
interested in joining one of the maintenance clean-up crews, please
contact Rosemary Mitter at rosemary.mitter@sympatico.ca
Any questions, contact me at mosmith@cogeco.ca
Maureen Smith, Halton Hills Chapter
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'Walking is fundamental to our survival': Chief city planner aims to ...National Post
Mr. Agarwal could be the poster child for Toronto Chief Planner Jennifer ...Walking is fundamental to our survival,” she said in a public lecture last ...
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