Monday, October 10, 2022

Ontario Trails News - October 10, 2022


 

Two children killed in Hamilton ATV accident | CP24.com
Two children have died following an ATV accident in Hamilton. ... The power of a name: Family dynasties loom large in Ontario's municipal election ...

The quest to protect Hudson Bay's unique coastline, one of Canada's last wild places
ONTARIO. Detail. Ottawa. Toronto. U.S.. Proposed Mushkegowuk National Marine Conservation Area. Fort Severn. Peawanuck. Polar Bear Provincial Park.

Some OFSC snowmobile trail passes see 'modest' price increase - North Bay News
The fees for 2023 Ontario Snowmobile Trail Permits are: Seasonal Permit. Purchased prior to November 2, 2022: $200 ... Special Event Permits.

An introduction to Oshawa's Second Marsh — and its friends - Durham Region News
... and is a part of Ontario's Greenbelt. The marsh is also designated under the Ontario Heritage Act for its Cultural Heritage Value.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada has played a crucial role preserving special places
As the nation's leading, not-for-profit private land conservation ... of Ontario's Greenlands Conservation Partnership which has helped NCC ...

A spooky Halloween trail is back in Greater Sudbury - CTV News Northern Ontario
The Haunted Heights Trail, located in Val Caron, is back for a third year. ... Halloween-related activities around northeastern Ontario.

New hiking trail ready for action on St. Joseph Island - SooToday.com
The 1.5-km trail is described as a 'relatively easy hike' ... The Northern Ontario Tourism Summit is back after a 2 year hiatus!

Algonquin to Adirondacks A2A corridor - Madawaska Valley Current
... of naturally beautiful hiking and walking trails within easy reach of ... developed in partnership with the Ontario Trails Network and lists, ...


What's open in St. Catharines this Thanksgiving weekend
Hiking in off-trail areas, including watercourses, can pose serious ... and trails along the shore of Lake Ontario, is located at 650 Read Rd.

Ontario
 Superior Court grants partial judgment in favour of ATV accident victim | Law Times
Ontario Superior Court grants partial judgment in favour of ATV accident victim. Only one of the three defendants breached the standard of care owed ...

GRCA reminds visitors to keep dogs on leash in conservation areas
In addition to leash requirements, conservation area visitors must pick ... River Conservation Authority (GRCA) property with four-legged friends.

NPCA leaves a troubled era behind | StCatharinesStandard.ca
A series of setbacks tested the local conservation authority's resilience, but the organization's efforts to re-establish itself while fulfilling ...

Fear Forest: Brave This Haunted Trail in Oshawa This Halloween | To Do Canada
Guests 15 years of age or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Add a comment... Instagram · Explore Ontario · Head to Ball& ...

Sudbury Trail Plan Association gets $400K to build 3 snowmobile bridges | CBC News
The Sudbury Trail Plan Association has put $400000 it has gotten from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) toward three new ...

Pumpkinferno™ returns to Sudbury - CTV News Northern Ontario
Halloween-related activities around northeastern Ontario ... The event includes three new sets and a few new surprises on the Pumpkin Trail.

Explore and discover Peterborough area hiking trails with beautiful fall colours
All of the counties in our Central Ontario viewing region offer remarkable access to the great outdoors, but there's a magical few weeks each fall ...


Funding to improve snowmobile trails - My North Bay Now
The province is providing over $830,000 in funding from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund for ten infrastructure projects across the region. Along ...

Indigenous people will soon be able to have sacred fires at 3 Toronto parks | CBC News
The City of Toronto has designated three city parks as places where ... "That sacred fire opens that doorway between us here walking on our Mother ...


Niagara police continue to investigate sexual assault on hiking trail in Thorold - CHCH
... continue to investigate a sexual assault that occurred in September along a hiking trail in Mel Swart Lake Gibson Conservation Park ion Thorold.


ABCA urges residents to be aware of hunting and other seasonal activities
The Stewardship and Lands Manager with the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority says there's a lot of activity on Conservation Authority ...


Cornwall man identified in fatal ATV crash near Northfield | Gananoque Reporter
Members of the Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SDG) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing their investigating a fatal ...

Burlington coyote attacks likely result of feeding by humans - CTV News Toronto
A coyote walks through Coronation Park in Toronto on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. Following a string of unprovoked coyote attacks on humans in ...

Hikes, Bikes, Trails and Tails | Wilfrid Laurier University
Did you know that Brantford is known as "The Hub of Ontario Trails" because so many trails converge in the city? Here are a few options you might ...

Hastings County now fully owns the Hastings Heritage Trail - My Bancroft Now
The trail is enjoyed year-round by snowmobilers, dog-sledders, ATV riders and cyclists. It's managed on behalf of the County by the Eastern Ontario ...


Active Transportation Benchmarking Program | City of Hamilton
Cannon Street Cycle Track · Keddy Access Trail · Mountain Climber on HSR for Cyclists · Cycling Routes & Maps · Cycling Safety & Education.

Callander's Cranberry Day draws a crowd - CTV News Northern Ontario
Callander's annual Cranberry Festival draws more than nine hundred people to the region. On Saturday, hundreds walked the Cranberry Trail while ...

Snowmobilers will pay more for OFSC trail permits this year - Barrie News
The increase does not apply to multi-day or special event trail permits. ... The fees for 2023 Ontario Snowmobile trail permits are:.

Improvements for Mattawa snowmobile trails - North Bay News - BayToday.ca
... of trailsOntario is a premier destination for snowmobiling, which generates up to $3.3 billion worth of economic activity each year'

Friday, September 30, 2022

Ontario Trails News - September 30, 2022


 

Media Advisory: This Saturday October 1, hundreds will walk and bike the proposed route of ...
WHAT: Harvest Ontario Walk to Stop The 413 – a set of walks and cycling routes drawing attention to the farmland and green space threatened by ...

Puslinch to rename Swastika Trail street after years of controversy - CityNews Toronto
By The Canadian Press. Posted Sep 29, 2022, 1:29PM EDT. A township in southern Ontario has voted to rename a street called Swastika Trail ...

MAP: Trail markers honouring the history and cultural contributions of Indigenous peoples in ...
The Toronto Carrying-Place Trail was a major portage route, linking Lake Ontario with Lake Simcoe and the northern Great Lakes.

Upper Stoney Creek's Saltfleet Conservation Area ready for the birds | TheSpec.com
The project planted more than 800 trees and created new trails along the top of wetland berms connecting to the Dofasco 2000 Trail, ...


How the Cycle Jordan fundraiser is supporting Black youth with Down syndrome in Toronto
Bike ride and fundraising event Cycle Jordan helps Black kids in the GTA with Down syndrome access to services, and returns this Saturday.

Area snowmobile trails get funding boost - Sudbury News
The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs is receiving $834,904 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to improve Northern ...


This Ontario island is known for its stunning fall views & it's totally worth the trip - Curiocity
A giant fall festival for dogs is happening near Toronto this October ... “The Huron and Christian trails offer a very pleasant ride through ...

Celebrate Toronto's ravine network during Ravine Days from October 1 to 10
Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate and enjoy Toronto's beautiful ravine ... salmon species and life cycle, TRCA initiatives and more.

Bike
 Month | City of Hamilton
Ontario Works. Pay. Administrative Penalty System (APS) Notice ... Cycling Groups & Shops · Cycling Infrastructure. Biking & Cyclists.

Moccasin Identifier Project making strides for truth and reconciliation - Yahoo News Canada
The Moccasin Identifier Project aims “to cover Ontario in moccasins that ... of the New Credit First Nation and the Ontario Greenbelt Foundation.

Report recommends city spend $1.9 million on trail improvements - Brantford Expositor
A safety audit on the city's extensive trail system recommends $1.9 million in ... A network of prime Ontario trails meet in Brantford. Supplied ...

Ultra Trail Stokely Creek the ultimate test for runners (5 photos) - SooToday.com
Ultra Trail Stokely Creek is Ontario's only qualifying event for the international stage of ultra running. The race gives participants index ...

Longclosed snowmobile corridor set to reopen - Haliburton Echo
The project is made possible by a group effort between HCSA, OFSC, Bancroft Minden Forest Company, Haliburton ATV Association, and Ontario Federation ...

OPP investigate fatal ATV collision in Central Frontenac Township - Kingstonist News
(Frontenac County, Ontario) One person has died as the result of a single ATV collision on Arden Road in Central Frontenac.

trails for running in Toronto that come with breathtaking scenery - blogTO
Running trails offer a great way to get some cardio in while also soaking in some of the coexisting natural and human-built landscapes that make ...

Suspicious male asking women for hugs on Waterloo walking trails | TheRecord.com
WATERLOO — A suspicious man approached women on walking trails asking for a hug in different areas of Waterloo on Sunday.


Body of missing bike trail builder in the Sault has been found, police say
Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police set up a command post at Hiawatha Highlands Conservation Area, just over nine kilometres ...


Great Wolf Lodge GM Keith Simmonds killed in collision while cycling
Simmons was pronounced dead on scene and a full investigation has begun. Simmonds was a passionate cyclist, and was part of a group of 40 cyclists who ...

David Suzuki Foundation finds suburban voters want better protection of Greenbelt
“In fact, suburban voters care deeply about the Greenbelt. ... Stephen Lecce, Ontario's Minister of Education, at a Toronto daycare in September ...

Greg's Cycle for Kids set for Oct. 2 in Milton - Toronto Star
Last year's event helped purchase bikes, helmets and bike locks for 20 kids and provide them with cycling skills education. “For so many of us, riding ...

'A wonderful opportunity to celebrate life': Grimsby Hike for Hospice returns - Toronto Star
On Sunday, Oct. 2, McNally House will be running its annual Hike for Hospice. The event is a key fundraiser for the community hospice, and also ...

Hundreds hit the pavement for suicide prevention walk in Windsor, Ont.
The walk was hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), ... or a hat': Search for elderly Toronto man approaches 3-month mark.

15-minute 'walkable' neighbourhoods: Vision or pipe dream? | Toronto Sun
To be located on Misssissauga's revitalized waterfront, Lakeview Village will feature a walkable and cycle-friendly design that includes 45 acres ...

TD Securities invests $10 million in northern Ontario conservation project | CBC News
... its conservation targets of 30 per cent by 2030." A lynx in the forest. The Boreal Wildlands project, located near Heart in northern Ontario, ...

Sept. 24: Safety on trails, peaceful governance, health care tragedies and other letters | TheSpec.com
Shared trail safety. To the woman walking her dog on the trail between Dundurn and Hillcrest Wednesday morning: I'm sorry I yelled at you.

Jackson Creek Trail in Peterborough closing Oct. 11 for revitalization work
The work is being funded through $523,917 from the federal government through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev ...

Ontario
 Trillium funding helps upgrade trails at Sarnia wetland park
Work to improve and repair public trails and boardwalks at four of parks was celebrated Friday by the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority.

Provincial government wants to designate the Alfred Bog as a new non-operating provincial park
Ontario has unveiled an ambitious proposal to protect the largest peat bog in southern Ontario," said Minister of the Environment, Conservation and ...

Niagara Falls to celebrate completion of Millennium Trail | StCatharinesStandard.ca
Niagara Falls to celebrate completion of Millennium Trail ... region of Niagara and hook into the trails that attach all the way up to Toronto.”.

Provincial Cash For Trail Development In Dryden - CKDR
The money comes from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is aimed at boosting tourism and economic growth.


Ontario Investing in Community Enhancements in Dryden
Ontario Investing in Community Enhancements in Dryden. More than $447,000 provincial investment to complete recreational trail enhancements.


Catfish Creek Conservation Authority in Ontario expands mobile payment solution for ...
PRNewswire/ -- Catfish Creek Conservation Authority (CCCA), located in southwestern Ontario, is now offering the Passport Canada parking ...

Hiking trails in Muskoka for your next outdoor adventure - Cottage Life
Muskoka is iconic for seeing Canada's gorgeous landscape. Grab a water bottle and head to one of these hiking trails in Muskoka.

McKenney pledges to turn Greenbelt into national urban park - CTV News Ottawa
Catherine McKenney announces a plan to turn the Greenbelt into a ... who haven't spoken in 30 years both running for mayor of Ontario town.


Senior's Guelph-to-Toronto walk raises funds for SickKids Hospital - Wellington Advertiser
17 on his 75-kilometre walk to raise funds for SickKids Hospital in TorontoWalking with Mackay is daughter Crystal Mackay, front right, ...

Ontario Land
 Tribunal decisions have favoured developers 97 per cent of the time
For five days in January, the Ontario Land Tribunal is set to hear an appeal of a controversial highrise development at 310 Frances Ave., ...

First Wetland Completed at New Saltfleet Conservation Area, Trails Open to Public September 23
The new conservation area, officially opened last year by Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA), and then temporarily closed for wetland ...

Ski
 Walking Offered at Summerstown Trails - Cornwall Seaway News
The popular ski walking program will again be offered this year at the Summerstown Trails. Now is the time to prepare for the cross-country ski ...