Ontario Trails Council

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Ontario Trail News - News from all around and about Ontario's Trails!

We Welcome Our New Members!Cycle Ontario

To inspire cyclists of all ages to explore the landscapes and history of Ontario for fun, fitness and self discovery.

We have just rebuilt our site from the ground up to better serve our visitors, cyclo tourists and our valued sponsors. We are busy adding a wide selection of cycling content and links as quickly as possible. Thank you for visiting, please come again soon.

Ontario Federation of 4 Wheel Drive Recreationists

We Thank Our Renewing Members!Mattagami Conservation Authority

Ontario Federation of All Terrain Vehicle Clubs

Kolapore Wilderness Trails Association

Essex Region Conservation Authority

Pan Am Path - Toronto

Monday, January 13, 2014

Ontario Trail News - News from all around Ontario Trails!

Development News - North Dumfries RFP

The Township of North Dumfries is seeking the services of an experienced trail consultant to work with the Township of North Dumfries Recreation Services staff to prepare a Trails/Cycling Master Plan for the Township of North Dumfries. RFP Here

This Request for Proposal, RFP 0114, Trails/Cycling Master Plan for the Township of North Dumfries, shall be governed by the Township of North Dumfries’ Purchasing Policy.

For more information contact Frank Prospero, Director of Recreation 519-632-8800 ext. 101 or email fprospero@northdumfries.ca

Education News - Winter Program starts Jan 14th!

Trail News

Update to Ontario Ministry Tourism, Culture and Sport OSRCF FundingPlease note that due to the busy holiday season and recent weather challenges in the province, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport has extended the deadline for Provincial project ‘Letter of Intent’ (LOI) applications by one week to Thursday January 23, 2014 at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). This revised LOI deadline does not affect the deadline of February 20, 2014 for Full Provincial applications (by invitation) or for Local/Regional applications.

The grant is designed to facilitate:

· 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

· strengthening of 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

For more information on the 2014-15 Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund, please visit Grants Ontario.

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. English link En Francais Link

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

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Medium 200:5000 users	$257.50	$33.47	$290.97
Large >5000 users	$772.50	$100.42	$872.92

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Ontario Trails News - trail news and trail information from all around Ontario's trails!

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OPP report 5 fatal snowmobile collisions province-wideLOCAL2 Sault Ste. Marie

The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) provide designated trails that are marked, mapped, maintained and patrolled for the safety and ...

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Snowshoeing in CanadaCANOE

In Northern Ontario, you can find the perfect wilderness escape at ... Gros Morn National Park, NFLD, offers snowshoeing trails along the coast of the ...

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Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Issues Watershed ...NorthumberlandView.ca

The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority is notifying watershed residents that a low pressure system will be passing through Southern Ontario ...

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City committee votes against electric bikes in designated lanesThe Globe and Mail

Toronto's bicycle lanes remain the preserve of those using their own power after a city committee chose not to heed staff advice to open them up to ...

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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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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!

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 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!

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

2) OTC Mobile App - for iProducts and Windows

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

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

Kirsten 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.

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OTC Trail Committee Manual
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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!

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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Take an On-Line Education Course - here