Trail HerosKnow 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 BlogEvery 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!![]() 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![]() Join OTCThe 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 ActivityOur 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!![]() Add Your EventWe 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 TrailsWe 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 Requests1) Algonquin College program on-line![]()
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3) Post Photos to Pinterest ![]() 4) OTC on Foursquare ![]() 5) Safe Trails Manual 6) OTC Youtube Channel 7) Ontario Trails Maps ![]() 8) Enabling Change Program ![]() 9) OTC Board 2012-13 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 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! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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.
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Saturday, January 11, 2014
Ontario Trails News - Trail News from all around the 2600 trails in Ontario!
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Friday, January 10, 2014
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Thursday, January 9, 2014
Ontario Trails News - Trail news from all over Ontario's Trails!
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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
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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CORNWALL, Ontario - The Friends of the Summerstown Trails (FOTST) will be hosting its second annual Summerstown Forest Dion Snowshoe Race ...
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Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Ontario Trails News - Trail News from all around Ontario's Trails
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 .
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Monday, January 6, 2014
Ontario Trails News - Trail News from all around Ontario's trails
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:
Ontario Ministry Announces Grant Funding - Enabling Change Program
· 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:
- 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.
- 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
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Ontario Trails Blog - OTC Memberships now due - thanks for your support
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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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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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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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