Ontairo Trails - Leanr Trail Skills on-line through Algonquin College and Ontario Trails!

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Cycling in the city: Toronto employers peddle incentives to bike to work
Toronto Star
It's a new policy that came out of a conversation between Edmonton-based founder Al Povoledo and principal consultant James Schwartz, who regularly rides his bike to visit clients in Toronto. Povoledo says the policy underscores the company's social ...
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Toronto is the Second Most Walkable City in Canada, Says Walk Score
Torontoist
Toronto's second-place standing among Canadian cities (we scored 71, seven points behind Vancouver's chart-topping 78 and one notch ahead of Montreal's 70), is the result of several factors. Walk Score looks at local amenities like grocery stores ...
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Ontario Trails - Toronto Trails Committee in Development, On-Line Learning and Trailhead Ontario all on Ontario Trails!

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Join us at Trailhead Ontario - June 9-11, 2013 as we discuss "Ontario Trails - From Recreation to Tourism." Supported by Regional Tourism Organization 8 - Our Favorite Place.

Ontario Trails - Take a Trails Certification Course - On-Line from Ontario Trails!

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Ontario Trails - Snowmobile at NO Cost and Algonquin Trails Education Program On-Line with Ontario Trails!

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Ontario Trails - Algonquin Program ON-Line, Park Meetings, Equine Canada Awards and Pinterest has Ontario Trails

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Arrowhead Nordic skiers capture Ontario Cup medals
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Cam Raynor (left) and Ben Osorio of the Arrowhead Nordic Ski Club pose with their medals after this weekend's Ontario Cup race.

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Equine Canada award-winners named for 2012
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Ian Millar, of Perth, Ontario, won the Equestrian of the Year Award – The ... in ninth place in the overall standings as Canada's top show jumping rider.

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Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal top Walk Score's first ranking of Most ...
Canada NewsWire (press release)
A recent Toronto Public Health study found overwhelming consumer preference for walkable neighbourhoods with a range of shops and services within walking distance, a short commute to work or school, and easy access to public transit. The study further ...
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News Release Horse Racing in Ontario to Continue January 23, 2013 Ontario Government Signs Transition Funding Agreement with Woodbine Entertainment Group Ontario is another step closer to a sustainable horse racing industry after reaching an agreement in principle to provide transition funding to the province's largest provider of horse racing. The agreement with Woodbine Entertainment Group will ensure races continue at the Woodbine and Mohawk tracks as the industry adapts to a more sustainable model. Agreements with additional race tracks are anticipated to be reached in the coming weeks. In order to receive transition funding, racetracks will have to meet accountability and transparency requirements. Providing a number of racetracks with transition funding is part of the government's horse racing industry transition plan, which includes: Continuing the Horse Improvement Program Providing animal welfare supports. Transferring responsibility for the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs   Helping the horse racing industry transition to a more sustainable model is part of the government's plan to ensure increased accountability for the use of public funds. QUICK FACTS Ten race tracks have reached lease agreements in principle with OLG for its slots facilities. Additional agreements with tracks are to be announced in the coming weeks. The Ontario Racing Commission will work with race tracks to provide a revised 2013 racing calendar as agreements are finalized. LEARN MORE Learn more about the Horse Racing Industry Transition panel’s consultations with the industry. ontario.ca/agriculture-news ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Trio of provincial parks saved  The Daily Press    Share      Three popular provincial parks have been rescued from closure. Ontario Natural Resources Minister Michael Gravelle announced the creation of a pilot project to save a trio of parks in Northeastern Ontario. Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park, near Foleyet, René Brunelle Provincial Park, near Kapuskasing, and Fushimi Lake Provincial Park, near Hearst will remain open to overnight camping under the two-year project. MORE  ______________________________________________________________________________________________ More Information ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Ontario Cycling Strategy commentary due Jan 29, 2013 Other Public Consultation Opportunities: This consultation document is posted for a 60 day public review and comment period starting November 30, 2012. Comments are to be received by January 29, 2013. All comments received during the comment period are being considered as part of the decision-making by the Ministry if they: a. Are submitted online through this EBR posting or submitted in writing with the EBR Registry number clearly referenced; and b. Are received by the Contact person within the specified comment period. Please Note: All comments and submissions will become part of the public record. You will not receive a formal response to your comment; however, relevant comments received as part of the public participation process for this draft Cycling Strategy will be considered by the Ministry of Transportation. In accordance with its Statement of Environmental Values, the Ministry believes that public consultation is critical to sound decision making. Municipalities, cyclists, tourism stakeholders, and other interested groups and individuals across Ontario are invited to submit written comments regarding the draft Cycling Strategy to the Ministry EBR Coordinator using the contact information provided. Additionally, you may submit your comments online. Comments should be submitted within the 60-day timeframe noted at the top of this notice. Please quote the Environmental Registry Number when submitting comments. All comments received during the posting of the draft Cycling Strategy will be taken into consideration by the Ministry in finalizing of the Strategy. In addition to this public consultation, the Ministry will be conducting a separate consultation on a range of legislative amendments to further enhance the safety of cyclists and all road users. For further technical information, contact: Michael Canzi Sustainable Transportation Office Transportation Policy Branch Ministry of Transportation 777 Bay Street, 30th floor Toronto, ON M7A 2J8 cycling@ontario.ca _________________________________________________________________________ More Information ______________________________________________________________________________________________ More Information

Ontario Trails - Beare Park Meeting, Cyclist Forum, Accessibility Panel, Get Out There and Dog Sledding all on Ontario Trails!

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Canadian Cyclist - Ontario Cycle Tourism Forum 2013
Canadian Cyclist Online. The source for Canadian cycling news and information including mountain bike and road bike tours, adventure biking features, ...
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News Release New Council to Help Make Ontario Even More Accessible January 21, 2013 Ontario Government Improving Independence for People of all Abilities Ontario has appointed a new council to help remove barriers for people with disabilities. In response to recommendations by Charles Beer's review of Ontario's accessibility law, the government is establishing the Accessibility Standards Advisory Council. This new council will be chaired by Jim Sanders, former president and CEO of CNIB. The immediate mandate of the new council will be to: Review Ontario's five existing accessibility standards. Develop new accessibility standards based on the advice and feedback we have received to date from stakeholders.  Since the introduction of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in 2005, Ontario has implemented standards that cover customer service, information and communications, employment, transportation and the design of public spaces. The most recent set of standards, the design of public spaces, became law on Jan. 1, 2013. As part of a phased-in approach, this newest standard will take effect in 2015 for the government, with full implementation by 2018. Making Ontario more accessible is an important part of the Ontario government's plan to create opportunities for Ontarians and improve independence for people of all abilities.

QUICK FACTS One in seven Ontarians has a disability — that’s 1.85 million people. Over the next 20 years, that number will rise as the population ages. Ontario’s accessibility law affects 360,000 businesses and organizations throughout the province. People with disabilities have an estimated spending power of $25 billion annually across Canada.

LEARN MORE Find out how Ontario is becoming accessible by 2025.

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