"Riding through a forest as fast as you can is becoming a very popular activity for elementary and high school students in eastern Ontario at this time of year.
Next Friday the woods of Limerick Forest, north of Roebuck, will be alive with the hum of mountain bike tires and cheers of fans as the sixth annual event is staged.
Race organizer Peter Meier won't know the exact number of entries until race day on May 28 but expects it will be more than any other year in the past."
Ontario boasts over 80,000 km in trails. Whether you're in downtown Toronto or North of Superior, we have a trail for you. The Ontario Trails Council is a registered charity, led by volunteers who promote the development, management, use and conservation of Ontario's trails. You'll find everything from gentle walking trails to rock faces for climbing and water routes to canoe and kayak.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Trail Ride For Breast Cancer Sat July 17th - EMG Equestrian Community
"Trail Ride in the Palgrave Forest, approx 2 1/2 hour ride. Cost of ride $25.00 (receipt issued for charitable donation). Barbeque afterwards. 100% proceeds go to Breast Cancer. There will be door prizes, 50/50 draw as well. Forms are now ready, can be emailed, faxed, mailed,or dropped off. I am working on overnite accommodations for both horse(s) and rider(s), as well as trailering for those who need it. Ride to start 9:00 am, finsh depends on number of riders. Please email rebel1312@bell.net or call 416 407-6695. Also looking for volunteers."
timestranscript.com - Camping is tops for physical activity and interaction with nature - Breaking News, New Brunswick, Canada
"According to the 2009 Active Healthy Kids Canada report card, Canadian children and youth received a failing grade for physical activity levels. With kids spending as much as six hours a day online, playing video games and watching television, parents should be making a conscious effort to get themselves and their children outside to increase their levels of physical activity.
A family camping trip is a great way to not only be active with fun activities like hiking, canoeing and swimming but it is also a way to address the nature deficient behaviours that urban children in particular experience when they do not have opportunities to connect with our natural environment," says Dr. Mark Tremblay, director of healthy active living and obesity research at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario and chief scientific officer of Active Healthy Kids Canada. That's a real shame in a country like Canada that prides itself on its access to the world's biggest and most interesting playground - nature."
A family camping trip is a great way to not only be active with fun activities like hiking, canoeing and swimming but it is also a way to address the nature deficient behaviours that urban children in particular experience when they do not have opportunities to connect with our natural environment," says Dr. Mark Tremblay, director of healthy active living and obesity research at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario and chief scientific officer of Active Healthy Kids Canada. That's a real shame in a country like Canada that prides itself on its access to the world's biggest and most interesting playground - nature."
AMO | AMO Supports Ontario's Promotion of Wise Water Use
"The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) supports the Ontario Government’s desire to promote wise water use and conservation through new technology.
“Wise water use better protects our environment and extends the lifespan of existing water and wastewater treatment infrastructure,” said Peter Hume, President of AMO. “AMO will work with the Ontario government to ensure that the legislation is both practical and successful. Ontario communities are blessed with some of the greatest water resources in the world and we have much to gain from becoming leaders in wise water use.”"
“Wise water use better protects our environment and extends the lifespan of existing water and wastewater treatment infrastructure,” said Peter Hume, President of AMO. “AMO will work with the Ontario government to ensure that the legislation is both practical and successful. Ontario communities are blessed with some of the greatest water resources in the world and we have much to gain from becoming leaders in wise water use.”"
EXPLORING OUR WATERSHEDS | News Releases | Ontario Nature
"Celebrate the International Year of Biodiversity 2010, connect with like minded individuals in the conservation community and enjoy the beauty of Lambton’s World Class Natural Areas in Carolinian Canada – a 3-day event not to be missed!
In this International Year of Biodiversity, local naturalist groups, Sarnia Urban Wildlife Committee, Lambton Wildlife Incorporated, Sydenham Field Naturalists and Friends of Pinery Park, are joining forces with Carolinian Canada Coalition and Ontario Nature, to showcase the rich diversity of Carolinian Canada's coasts and Lambton County's watersheds, through a variety of presentations, workshops, field trips, and a special evening cruise on the St. Clair River aboard the Duc D’Orleans II."
In this International Year of Biodiversity, local naturalist groups, Sarnia Urban Wildlife Committee, Lambton Wildlife Incorporated, Sydenham Field Naturalists and Friends of Pinery Park, are joining forces with Carolinian Canada Coalition and Ontario Nature, to showcase the rich diversity of Carolinian Canada's coasts and Lambton County's watersheds, through a variety of presentations, workshops, field trips, and a special evening cruise on the St. Clair River aboard the Duc D’Orleans II."
Driver charged in Hawk Junction ATV rollover - The Sault Star - Ontario, CA
"A Hawk Junction ATV driver faces impaired driving charges after a single-vehicle rollover Thursday.
The collision occurred on the Forge Road, about 20 kilometres north of Haw Junction.
Ontario Provincial Police say the driver sustained minor injuries when he lost control, rolling the ATV.
Wayne Ruff, 52, of Hawk Junction, was charged with impaired operation of a motorvehicle, over 80 milligrams blood/alcohol content. He will appear in Wawa court on July 5."
The collision occurred on the Forge Road, about 20 kilometres north of Haw Junction.
Ontario Provincial Police say the driver sustained minor injuries when he lost control, rolling the ATV.
Wayne Ruff, 52, of Hawk Junction, was charged with impaired operation of a motorvehicle, over 80 milligrams blood/alcohol content. He will appear in Wawa court on July 5."
ATVs destroy trail at marsh - Owen Sound Sun Times - Ontario, CA
"Editor:
I was recently hiking along the Bruce Trail where it crosses Bognor Marsh and was dismayed to see the devastation caused by ATVs along the north side of the marsh.
This whole stretch of footpath is now a disaster for walking with huge ruts and long stretches of mud and puddles.
Do these ATV machines have any merit whatsoever?
Bob Watson Owen Sound"
I was recently hiking along the Bruce Trail where it crosses Bognor Marsh and was dismayed to see the devastation caused by ATVs along the north side of the marsh.
This whole stretch of footpath is now a disaster for walking with huge ruts and long stretches of mud and puddles.
Do these ATV machines have any merit whatsoever?
Bob Watson Owen Sound"
Police in Ontario seek teen on ATV who hit woman > RV Daily Report |
"Leamington police are looking for a teen who ran down a woman with an ATV, reports the Windsor Star.
According to the newspaper, police said someone on a blue 2006 Yamaha Raptor four-wheeler ran over the 57-year-old woman May 16 at Pond’s RV Park on the 5th Concession. She wasn’t seriously hurt.
To read the complete report in the Windsor Star, click here."
According to the newspaper, police said someone on a blue 2006 Yamaha Raptor four-wheeler ran over the 57-year-old woman May 16 at Pond’s RV Park on the 5th Concession. She wasn’t seriously hurt.
To read the complete report in the Windsor Star, click here."
ATV stolen - Belleville Intelligencer - Ontario, CA
"Police are investigating the theft of an ATV taken from an Applewood Drive residence.
On Saturday, the owner had left his ATV on his trailer parked in the lot of his apartment building. Sometime between 1:30 a.m. and 7:40 a.m. suspects removed the vehicle from the trailer. The ATV is described as an orange and black, 2009 GMT 450. The ATV is not plated. The estimated value is $9000. There is a personal plate on the rear of the ATV with word ESSEN."
On Saturday, the owner had left his ATV on his trailer parked in the lot of his apartment building. Sometime between 1:30 a.m. and 7:40 a.m. suspects removed the vehicle from the trailer. The ATV is described as an orange and black, 2009 GMT 450. The ATV is not plated. The estimated value is $9000. There is a personal plate on the rear of the ATV with word ESSEN."
Affordable Horse Back Riding - Kawartha Lakes Pet Classifieds - Kijiji Kawartha Lakes
HORSES, HORSEBACK RIDING, TRAIL RIDING Looking for a horseback riding vacation in Ontario? We deliver a trail ride adventure you'll never forget. Whether you're a first time horseback rider or have been trail riding for years, our horseback riding tours are sure to excite you. Give us a call 705 426 7337 best rates in Ontario guaranteed."
OFTR - The Ontario Federation of Trail Riders
"Lachapelle’s Schools are suitable for all levels or riders from beginners to expert.
Learn the secrets of trail mastery and machine set up from this multi-time Canadian Champion in a full day of practical instruction.
Learn set up tips, maintenance procedures, and physical conditioning regiments.
Learn about setting your SAG and suspension setup. Makes a world of difference to your riding.�
Learn proper use of your motorcycles controls, from clutch feathering, throttle control, to peg weighting and braking.
Learn how to do quick and efficient tire changes, proper air filter service procedures.
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Learn the secrets of trail mastery and machine set up from this multi-time Canadian Champion in a full day of practical instruction.
Learn set up tips, maintenance procedures, and physical conditioning regiments.
Learn about setting your SAG and suspension setup. Makes a world of difference to your riding.�
Learn proper use of your motorcycles controls, from clutch feathering, throttle control, to peg weighting and braking.
Learn how to do quick and efficient tire changes, proper air filter service procedures.
�"
***FHF TRAINING SERVICES - STARTING, RESTARTING, TRAIL TRAINING* - Toronto Livestock For Sale - Kijiji Toronto
"Foresthaven Farm offers training services by experienced trainer who has over 25 years of starting young horses and bringing unmade horses to successful competition level. Pictures are of a recent 'graduate' of the program. A 3 year old 16.3hh thoroughbred stud colt started for the track.
Training techniques are based in positive reinforcement with a strong emphasis on taking cues from the horse as to when to advance to the next step. The result is horses that are eager and willing to please and a pleasure to ride. Owner participation is encouraged as part of the program."
Training techniques are based in positive reinforcement with a strong emphasis on taking cues from the horse as to when to advance to the next step. The result is horses that are eager and willing to please and a pleasure to ride. Owner participation is encouraged as part of the program."
Love Your Mother | Canoe & Kayak Magazine
"Kevin Callan never imagined that one woman’s love of canoeing in pristine Ontario wilderness areas would create a global movement to clean up and rediscover “lost” canoe routes.
Callan, a well-known Canadian canoeist and author of 12 canoeing and camping guidebooks, is organizing the fifth annual Great Wilderness Clean-up this weekend. The grassroots event started in 2006 when Nancy Maddock and friends collected over 100 bags of garbage on Mother’s Day weekend on popular canoe routes in Algonquin Provincial Park, a heavily used canoe-tripping area north of Toronto. Word spread through the canoeing community on web forums and Callan got involved and implored other paddlers to clean up their favorite canoe areas. Last year, Callan says the two-day event had more support in England, Scotland and Brazil than in Canada; it also mobilized a number of canoe route clean-up efforts in the United States."
Callan, a well-known Canadian canoeist and author of 12 canoeing and camping guidebooks, is organizing the fifth annual Great Wilderness Clean-up this weekend. The grassroots event started in 2006 when Nancy Maddock and friends collected over 100 bags of garbage on Mother’s Day weekend on popular canoe routes in Algonquin Provincial Park, a heavily used canoe-tripping area north of Toronto. Word spread through the canoeing community on web forums and Callan got involved and implored other paddlers to clean up their favorite canoe areas. Last year, Callan says the two-day event had more support in England, Scotland and Brazil than in Canada; it also mobilized a number of canoe route clean-up efforts in the United States."
Doing the Marsh Mash in Bradford - Bradford Times - Ontario, CA
"This year a record number of canoeists and kayakkers participated in the OMCRA-sanctioned event - 51 boats in all, including 9 Jr. and 10 Senior kayakkers. Participants came from 'all over' Ontario, said organizer Iain Craig - from Ottawa to Sarnia.
There was even a handful of outrigger canoes, that participated in their own timed race - a first for the Ontario Marathon Canoe Racing Association.
Distances ranged from 8K, to a full 24 km - for those competing for points in the standings, and hoping to qualify for the ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships."
There was even a handful of outrigger canoes, that participated in their own timed race - a first for the Ontario Marathon Canoe Racing Association.
Distances ranged from 8K, to a full 24 km - for those competing for points in the standings, and hoping to qualify for the ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships."
416cyclestyle TORONTO: Trinity Bellwoods has Toronto Cycle Style
"From the multicultural flavored, and kaleidoscope styled streets of the 416 in TORONTO, we span the local neighborhoods and asphalt in search of new aromas, costumes and combinations of visual and edible delights which spark my interest in new global destinations. Armed with a crank and a camera we play. Freezing moments in time of the familliar strangers sharing space and riding by."
2010 CAMBRIDGE MULTI-USE TRAILS STUDY INFORMATION PAGE | City of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
"The City is updating its 1996 City Wide-Multi-Use Trail Study which sets out the long term framework and strategy for the City's trail system. This webpage provides information on public meeting dates, Study documents, and can be used to fill out a questionnaire, to provide comments or to ask questions."
What’s in a name? For Robert Bateman, a park - Post City Magazines - June 2010 - Toronto, Ontario
"Wildlife painter Robert Bateman spent his childhood playing along an old railway line that decades later would officially become a naturalized trail called the Kay Gardner Beltline Park.
Therefore it’s only natural that, during last month’s 10th anniversary of the park, Mayor David Miller would announce plans to rename the gateway portion of the trail the Robert Bateman Parkette."
Therefore it’s only natural that, during last month’s 10th anniversary of the park, Mayor David Miller would announce plans to rename the gateway portion of the trail the Robert Bateman Parkette."
InsideToronto Article: Toronto Bike Month Guide Part I: City Trails
"With summer just around the corner, the city is gearing up for a celebration of timeless two-wheeled fun. Toronto Bike Month kicks off Monday, May 31st with a packed schedule of community rides and events for cyclists of all ages. To mark the occasion, Inside Toronto has teamed up with Ourfaves.com on this four-part series dedicated to the best places to ride, shop, rest and tune up during Bike Month.
Regardless of your age or skill level, there's a trail in Toronto that will suit your riding style. Here's a select list of parks and trails, each offering a distinct view of the city:"
Regardless of your age or skill level, there's a trail in Toronto that will suit your riding style. Here's a select list of parks and trails, each offering a distinct view of the city:"
Friday, May 28, 2010
Redemption and the courier’s dad - The Globe and Mail
"Last fall, after the catastrophic Toronto encounter between Michael Bryant and bicycle courier Darcy Allan Sheppard, I wrote a column lamenting the swift intervention by the PR firm Navigator on Mr. Bryant’s behalf. I also said we’d started to learn about Mr. Sheppard, and that he was the product of a “failed adoption,” plus much foster care.
Soon afterward, I got a letter from an Edmonton man describing himself as “an enthusiastic reader,” and the adoptive father of Darcy Allan Sheppard. His name was Allan Sheppard. He said he found my piece “insightful” but “there is one reference you might want to reconsider.” It was “failed adoption.”"
Soon afterward, I got a letter from an Edmonton man describing himself as “an enthusiastic reader,” and the adoptive father of Darcy Allan Sheppard. His name was Allan Sheppard. He said he found my piece “insightful” but “there is one reference you might want to reconsider.” It was “failed adoption.”"
Coyle: Michael Bryant a wiser man after tragedy - thestar.com
"Much nonsense has been spouted in recent days. Some have said the dropping of charges against Bryant declares open season on cyclists. Others talk of a war on cyclists. The comments are as ridiculous as they are unhelpful.
If there’s a lesson in this story, it is in the cost of untreated addiction and mental health needs – the story of a man whose pattern of conduct (if the ghastly consequence of an appallingly difficult life) pretty much assured him a date with a jail cell, or an early coffin, or as the star in someone else’s tragedy.
It’s a story about the destructive – and often self-destructive – consequences of rage. The prisons are full of people who lost it for 28 seconds, or even less."
If there’s a lesson in this story, it is in the cost of untreated addiction and mental health needs – the story of a man whose pattern of conduct (if the ghastly consequence of an appallingly difficult life) pretty much assured him a date with a jail cell, or an early coffin, or as the star in someone else’s tragedy.
It’s a story about the destructive – and often self-destructive – consequences of rage. The prisons are full of people who lost it for 28 seconds, or even less."
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