Union Gas helps restore & enhance environmentally significant areas
"That's why we support important environmental conservation programs in ... by the Province of Ontario and the NBMCA's 10 member municipalities.
The OCA is actively recruiting volunteers to fill two (2) positions on the High Performance committee. Interested applicants should have extensive ...
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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.
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Ontario Trails News - Thanks Union Gas for your support! Hunter Safety and more about Ontario's Trails!
Friday, October 17, 2014
Ontario Trails News - reminder from Ontario Trillium Foundation - Registration DEADLINE Oct. 17, 2014
Good afternoon, In case you've not seen our website, this is a reminder that Friday October 17 is the Organization Registration deadline, part of the process to submit grant applications to the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). In order to be able to submit an application before the November 3, 2014 deadline, all applicants should file their organization registration information before October 17th. This will allow time for OTF to verify the organization's registration information to determine whether it is eligible to apply. Already registered in our system? Please update your organization’s profile at https://services1.otf.ca After October 17, organizations will still be able to register or update their existing registration profile. While we will make every effort to verify the information quickly, we cannot guarantee that this will be completed by the November 3 deadline. Questions: Call 1.800.263.2887 New Process: Note that November 3rd will be the last deadline in our current investment model. As we shift to our new strategic framework, we will have a new approach to our community investments. Visitotf-redesign2015.ca for information about our new granting streams and on the priority outcomes that we will focus on, as we award grants in the future. Our next deadline – which will be the first intake of applications under the new strategic framework – has not yet been announced, but will likely be in early summer. Ontario Trillium Foundation Bonjour, Au cas où vous n'avez pas vu notre site Web, voici un rappel comme quoi vendredi 17 octobre est la date limite d'inscription des organismes. Cette inscription fait partie du processus de soumission d'une demande de subvention à la Fondation Trillium de l'Ontario (FTO). Pour pouvoir soumettre une demande de subvention avant la date limite du 3 novembre 2014, tous les demandeurs doivent inscrire leur organisme avant le 17 octobre. Ceci donnera le temps à la FTO de vérifier l'information concernant l'inscription de l'organisme pour déterminer si celui-ci est admissible. Vous êtes déjà inscrits dans notre système? Veuillez mettre à jour l’information relative au profil de votre organisme: https://services1.otf.ca Après le 17 octobre, les organismes pourront encore s'inscrire ou mettre à jour le profil existant de leur inscription. Tandis que nous nous efforcerons de vérifier l'information rapidement, nous ne pouvons pas garantir que nous y arriverons avant la date limite du 3 novembre. Questions : Veuillez appeler le 1-800 263-2887 Nouveau Processus : Prenez note que le 3 novembre sera notre dernière date limite dans le cadre de notre modèle d'investissement actuel. Alors que nous passons à notre nouveau cadre stratégique, nous aurons une nouvelle approche à nos investissements communautaires. Visitez otf-redesign2015.capour plus de renseignements sur les nouvelles sources de financement et les résultats prioritaires sur lesquels nous nous concentrerons pour l'octroi de futures subventions. Notre prochaine date limite – qui marquera la soumission des premières demandes de subvention dans le cadre du nouveau plan stratégique – n'a pas encore été annoncée, mais sera probablement au début de l'été. La Fondation Trillium de l'Ontario |
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Thursday, October 16, 2014
Ontario Trail News - Information from on and around Ontario's 2500 recreational trails
Returning for a fourth year, Firemen’s Park Cross is back in Niagara Falls this Sunday, Oct. 19. Some exciting changes are in store for racers taking part in the third stop of the Provincial O-Cup Cyclocross Race series.
Team 905 Cycling, a Niagara-based team working in partnership with local Autism and Cystic Fibrosis-related charities, is co-organizing this year’s event along with returning race director Jeff Moote.
The result is a bigger Firemen’s Park Cross than ever before with a professional race atmosphere, more prizes, more space for team tents and a licensed beer tent from local craft brewery Silversmith. As always, Firemen’s Park offers easy access from the QEW, a huge playground for the kids, indoor washrooms, a bike wash and plenty of free parking right in the park. The already fantastic course design is also getting a few small enhancements this year which will be well-received by both racers and spectators.
Pre-registration closes Thursday at midnight, so visit https://ccnbikes.com/2014-firemens-park-cross/ to get signed up and avoid having to pay higher day-of registration fees (cash only).
To encourage more junior racers to try out cyclocross racing, entry fees are just $15 for anyone racing U-17 or U-15. As a BONUS though, Outdoors Oriented in St. Catharines has generously offered to cover the entry fees of 10 random U-15/17 racers. The names will be drawn at the start of the 12:15 youth races.
The schedule for Sunday is:
Category | Race Time | Start Time |
Elite 4 MenMaster 3 Men | 40 mins | 10:00am10:00am |
U19 MenElite 3 MenMaster 2 Men | 50 mins | 11:15am 11:15am 11:15am |
Elite Women (incl. U19 Junior)Master Women | 40 mins | 11:15am 11:15am |
U15 Men/WomenU17 Men/Women | 30 mins | 12:15pm 12:15pm |
Elite Men 1/2Master 1 Men | 60 mins | 1:15pm 1:15pm |
For more information, visit the new Firemen’s Park Cross website at http://www.firemensparkcross.com/
Contacts: Dan Dakin – dandakin78@gmail.com or 905-347-1970; Jeff Moote – jeff.moote@gmail.com; Jamie Schuman – team905cyclign@gmail.com
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TAKE AN ATV RIDING COURSE AND FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING RULES
Two Deaths And Off Road Over Thanksgiving Weekend
... passengers, pedestrians, ORV enthusiasts and boaters who made the effort to stay safe on Ontario roads,trails and waterways over the weekend.
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Cars vs. bicycles: Get out of my lane! (Can't we all just get along?)
There's more information in a City of Toronto pamphlet “Understanding Bike Lanes.” The city also has a web page about cycling and Cycle Toronto ...
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Want more cyclists? Build more infrastructure and make it safer
TORONTO – Only three per cent of Torontonians bike to and from work each day, according to a poll done by Ipsos Reid exclusively for Global News.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Ontario Trail News - Thanksgiving event roundup and Trick or Treat Run
Thanksgiving Day events in the GTA
CTV Toronto
Published Monday, October 13, 2014 9:07AM EDT
Last Updated Monday, October 13, 2014 9:09AM EDT
From watching some impressive dogs to taking a guided hike to see the foliage, here’s a roundup of events taking place in the GTA this holiday Monday.
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Good evening. Please find attached a press release regarding the 9th and 3rd annual Trek or Treat Night Trail Runs in Oakville and Collingwood, respectively. We are hoping to raise 1,500 pounds of food for our partner charities this year. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about the event.
Warm regards, Team Trek or Treat
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October 13, 2014
Collingwood Creepy Mile Racer Update
Saturday is race day and we are so excited to welcome you and your family and friends to the 3rd annual Trek or Treat Night Trail Run in Collingwood! We are looking forward to seeing you all this weekend!
In order to make your Creepy Mile experience great, here are some important tips. More
Saturday is race day and we are so excited to welcome you and your family and friends to the 3rd annual Trek or Treat Night Trail Run in Collingwood! We are looking forward to seeing you all this weekend!
In order to make your Creepy Mile experience great, here are some important tips. More
October 13, 2014
Collingwood 5K Racer Update
Saturday is race day in Collingwood and we are so excited to welcome you and your family and friends to the 3rd annual Trek or Treat Night Trail Run in Collingwood! We are looking forward to seeing you all this weekend!
In order to make your Trek or Treat experience great, here are some important tips. More
Saturday is race day in Collingwood and we are so excited to welcome you and your family and friends to the 3rd annual Trek or Treat Night Trail Run in Collingwood! We are looking forward to seeing you all this weekend!
In order to make your Trek or Treat experience great, here are some important tips. More
October 13, 2014
Oakville Creepy Mile Race Update
Friday is race day in Oakville and we are so excited to welcome you and your family and friends to the 9th annual Trek or Treat Night Trail Run! You are among the lucky 135 teams that registered before the cap – there will be no race-day registration this year. More
Friday is race day in Oakville and we are so excited to welcome you and your family and friends to the 9th annual Trek or Treat Night Trail Run! You are among the lucky 135 teams that registered before the cap – there will be no race-day registration this year. More
October 13, 2014
Oakville 5K Racer Update
Friday is race day in Oakville and we are so excited to welcome you and your family and friends to the 9th annual Trek or Treat Night Trail Run! This is going to be our biggest year yet and we can’t wait to see you all! Please note that there is no race day registration for any of our Oakville events.More
Friday is race day in Oakville and we are so excited to welcome you and your family and friends to the 9th annual Trek or Treat Night Trail Run! This is going to be our biggest year yet and we can’t wait to see you all! Please note that there is no race day registration for any of our Oakville events.More
Monday, October 13, 2014
Ontario Trail News - Conservation Lands, Trucks and Bikes and more!
The top 5 conservation areas around Toronto
Posted by Derek Flack / OCTOBER 12, 2014
Toronto is surrounded by conservation areas, provincially regulated green spaces designed to protect watersheds and the natural environment in general. There are 36 conservation authorities that manage more more than 290 of these parks in Ontario, which provide a convenient escape from urban living for day-trippers. The range of activities on offer at conservation areas is broad, from your basic picnicking to advanced mountain biking, maple syrup tours, and camping. They're generally cheap to access (under $10 per person), and even those close to Toronto boast serene landscapes and bucolic surroundings.
Here are my picks for the top 5 conservation areas around Toronto.
Rattlesnake Point
Located southwest of Milton on the Niagara Peninsula, Rattlesnake Point offers sweeping views of the bucolic landscape below the gorge heading down to Lake Ontario. Trails line the top of the escarpment, which regularly open to sweeping vistas of farmland and the azure lake. Cyclists will want to test their mettle of the climb up Appleby Road leading into the park. It's one of the toughest in Ontario.
Located southwest of Milton on the Niagara Peninsula, Rattlesnake Point offers sweeping views of the bucolic landscape below the gorge heading down to Lake Ontario. Trails line the top of the escarpment, which regularly open to sweeping vistas of farmland and the azure lake. Cyclists will want to test their mettle of the climb up Appleby Road leading into the park. It's one of the toughest in Ontario.
Kelso
Kelso is a mountain bikers dream, with 22km of at times highly technical trails that meander along the Niagara Escarpment. But it's also so much more, with skiing and snowboarding in the winter (there are 15 slopes), a campground, a supervised beach in the summer, and a sprawling 396 hectares of total space.
Kelso is a mountain bikers dream, with 22km of at times highly technical trails that meander along the Niagara Escarpment. But it's also so much more, with skiing and snowboarding in the winter (there are 15 slopes), a campground, a supervised beach in the summer, and a sprawling 396 hectares of total space.
Elora Gorge
The jewel in the crown of the Grand River Valley, Elora Gorge promises hiking trails with stunning views, decent fishing opportunities, and some of the best tubing in the province. The latter is a favourite past time in the area and easier than you might think: simply plop your tube in up river and float away your cares.
The jewel in the crown of the Grand River Valley, Elora Gorge promises hiking trails with stunning views, decent fishing opportunities, and some of the best tubing in the province. The latter is a favourite past time in the area and easier than you might think: simply plop your tube in up river and float away your cares.
Kortright
This is maple syrup country in the winter, with guided tours and heaping pancake-heavy breakfasts. It's also a place that's devoted to renewable energy education, featuring two LEED Platinum certified buildings and what they call the Power Trip Trail, which highlights a variety of technologies related to sustainable energy production.
This is maple syrup country in the winter, with guided tours and heaping pancake-heavy breakfasts. It's also a place that's devoted to renewable energy education, featuring two LEED Platinum certified buildings and what they call the Power Trip Trail, which highlights a variety of technologies related to sustainable energy production.
Belfountain
Located beside the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park, Belfountain might be the prettiest conservation area near Toronto. The river and its many small waterfalls is much nicer than the streams we tend to find at the bottom of our ravines, and the woods are absolutely spectacular with saturated colour come mid-October. Hit the swing bridge over the river for a great view and a bit of adventure. There's also numerous trails and picnic facilities.
Located beside the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park, Belfountain might be the prettiest conservation area near Toronto. The river and its many small waterfalls is much nicer than the streams we tend to find at the bottom of our ravines, and the woods are absolutely spectacular with saturated colour come mid-October. Hit the swing bridge over the river for a great view and a bit of adventure. There's also numerous trails and picnic facilities.
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October 10, 2014 06:00 ET
Trucks 'n Bikes: How to Share the Road
New OTA Internet video helps teach road users about truck/cycling safety & awareness
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Oct. 10, 2014) - Whether you're a driver, a pedestrian or a cyclist - and most of us in Ontario are a combination of all of these - safety and respect for one another on the road is something we should all be aware of.
To mark the approaching end of cycling season this long weekend (no doubt many of us will want to turn those bike peddles and work off that Thanksgiving turkey), the Ontario Trucking Association has produced a smart and fun new internet video to educate truckers and cyclists about looking out for each other and help them share the road more safely.
Check it out by clicking here.
The witty video - titled Trucks 'n Bikes: Sharing the Road - is a great visual resource for road users, students, teachers, governments, safety and public service groups, community centres - as well as car, bike and truck clubs and associations - and anyone else who wants to learn about truck/bike safety and raise awareness.
It features Thomson Terminals driver and charismatic OTA Road Knight Mike Paolozzi, paired with his avid-cyclist alter ego. Together, they provide visually animated pointers on traffic awareness, intersection positioning, blind spots and collision avoidance, such as: 'The Blind Date', 'The Right Cross', and of course, 'The Rear-End.'
"Undoubtedly, there are concerns about traffic and space voiced by each and every road user and pedestrian - especially in big cities like Toronto. The fact is that most of us drive as well as ride bikes and we should be looking out for each other," says OTA President David Bradley. "We think this video will help cyclists better understand trucks and how to behave around them while also reminding professional drivers to be vigilant around the most vulnerable road users."
Added Steven Del Duca, Ontario Minister of Transportation: "The Ontario Government remains committed to keeping our roads the safest in North America for all users of the road. It is a team effort and I commend the Ontario Trucking Association for their leadership on this safe driving and cycling video."
Check out the Trucks n' Bikes Sharing the Roads video and share it on social media with friends, family and colleagues.
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