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Toronto Star Cyclists pedaling Minimum Grid in election Toronto Star Under Ford, Cycle Toronto tripled its paid memberships to about 3,000. The introduction of curb separations on the Sherbourne St. lanes nearly tripled ... Toronto cyclists pedaling Minimum Grid in upcoming election - MetroNews Canada Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant

blogTO (blog) An insider's guide to Toronto with the TTC's Brad Ross blogTO (blog) Here then is how Brad Ross would spend his perfect day in Toronto. ... A walkthrough the Playter Estates a block east will surprise some with the ... Flag as irrelevant

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Early-bird deadline for sled permits coming up | Fort Frances Times Online

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By Joey PayeurAnyone with a love of snowmobiling (and of a fatter bank account) had best fire up their engines, or at least their computer. The early-bird deadline for purchasing an Ontario...

Ontario Trails News - NTC Granted Agencies hearing about fund agreements, and more!

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Your walking style affects your mood

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Toronto: Walking in a happy or sad style actually affects our mood, ... It is known that our mood can affect how we walk - slump-shouldered if we are ...

Drivers who door cyclists, use phones face tougher fines inOntario

The Globe and Mail

Ontario plans to double fines for motorists who door cyclists or use their mobile phones while driving, as part of a sweeping road-safety crackdown.

11 things you need to know about Ontario's proposed new road rules - Canada.com

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Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) Selects Globalstar GPS Satellite Technology for ...

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OFSC is the coordinating body for organized snowmobiling in Ontario, ... Its provincial network of organized snowmobile trails connects Ontario ...

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Ministry of Labour orders bike racks removed on certain TTC buses

Toronto Star

Ross did not have current usage statistics available at press time, but anecdotally,Cycle Toronto's Jared Kolb says the racks are well used, and play a ...

Toronto: If you build bike lanes, the cyclists will come

MetroNews Canada

We haven't heard much about cycling policy in this election, which is too bad. I think giving cyclists better, safer ways to get around should be a focus ...

Ontario Trails News - Be Safe Be Seen

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ATV Collision Injures Grey County Teen

BlackburnNews.com

Police were notified around 9:00 Sunday night that a 19-year-old male had not returned from an ATV ride. He left his residence on Concession 6 in the ...

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Free events in Toronto: October 20-26, 2014

blogTO (blog)

The Zombie Walk and Night of Dread are big ones, plus there are parties, street fests, film screenings and more. If you'd like to have fun on the cheap ...

Toronto Waterfront Marathon Weekend is almost here

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (blog)

The reward for finishing the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. ... Knee pain in mile 18 forced me to start alternating walking and slow running.

Seattle launches bikes share with 500 bikes

Bicycle Retailer

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — Pronto Cycle Share, offering 500 bikes across 50 ... Bike Share in the Bay Area, California; and Bike Share Toronto in Toronto, ...

OCA Events Committee – Vacancy

Ontario Cycling Association

OCA Events Committee Mandate – Develop a provincial calendar of events as prescribed by the board of directors and consistent with the vision for ...

Team in place to complete Path of the Paddle trail

Atikokan Progress

The Path of the Paddle – the section of the TransCanada Trail that winds through Northwestern Ontario – is putting the final pieces of the puzzle ...

Ontario Trails News - lots of seasonal events happening on trails!

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Algonquin park hosts Haunted Halloween Weekend

HALLOWEEN HOWL

Photo courtesy of Friends of Algonquin Park

Algongquin Provincial Park hosts its annual Haunted Halloween Weekend, complete with decorated campsites and trick-or-treating, from Oct. 24 to 25.

Huntsville Forester

By  Alison Brownlee

ALGONQUIN – There will be spooks and frights hidden in the woods of Algonquin Provincial Park this month.

Lee Pauzé, general manager of the Friends of Algonquin Park, said the annual Haunted Halloween Weekend descends on the park’s Mew Lake Campground from Friday, Oct. 24, to Saturday, Oct. 25.

The all-ages festivities include decorated campsites and trick or treating.

Friday night features an owl prowl “that is sure to be a hoot,” while Saturday features a guided tour of the park’s animal skeleton collection, pumpkin carving, creepy crawly spider wiener and ghostly marshmallow roasting, and a nighttime wolf howl.

There are competitions for spookiest campsite and best costume.

Participating campsites will have signs posted to indicate that they are Halloween-friendly trick-or-treating stops.

Pauzé said the frightful fun often distracts from whatever Mother Nature throws at the campers.

“The last few years the weather has been miserable, but people come out anyway,” said Pauzé. “All the staff dress up and the kids in the campground dress up, too.”

Visit the park’s website at algonquinpark.on.ca for more information.

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Ontario Trails created an event.

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Heartland Forest

Saturday, October 25 at 11:00am

Heartland Forest in Niagara Falls, Ontario

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Just wait to see what we've been working on.... 

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Congratulations VTA and friends on your trail opening!

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...then we officially re-opened the Voyageur Trail that takes one from Marathon to the mouth of the Pic River... before enjoying a world class dinner from Lakeview Bed and Breakfast's magnificent dining room overlooking the setting sun over the harbour at Marathon. What a fine, fine meeting weekend. Thanks to everyone in Marathon and Pic River First Nations who hosted us for this productive weekend!

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Ontario Trails shared Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit's photo.

Fit parks always include trails. Congratulations Chatham-Kent.

Kingston Park Fitpark had the official grand opening yesterday.

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Belfountain - great spot. Great coffee, great hikes.

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We count ourselves lucky on days like today. Adventurers use us as the start & end point of their escarpment hike & some of our favourite local musicians stop by & jam for a congregation of locals & tourists alike. You never know what you'll find when you stop at Higher Ground.

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Ontario Trails shared Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority's photo.

Thanks to our friends at Nottawasaga for sending out this photo. Still colour in the woods!

It may be one of the last weekends to see the spectacular fall colours on display at NVCA’s conservation areas!

Check out the trails at a park near you -http://www.nvca.on.ca/recreation/ConservationAreas

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Ontario Trails News - Thanks Union Gas for your support! Hunter Safety and more about Ontario's Trails!

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Union Gas helps restore & enhance environmentally significant areas Canada NewsWire (press release) "That's why we support important environmental conservation programs in ... by the Province of Ontario and the NBMCA's 10 member municipalities. Flag as irrelevant Bulletin Hunter Safety is a Priority October 17, 2014 With hunting season getting underway, Ontario hunters are reminded that safety needs to be their first priority when they head into the woods this autumn. There are a number of things that hunters can to do keep themselves, and those around them safe.  Some safety rules hunters are asked to keep in mind include: Wearing hunter orange Handling firearms with care; treat every firearm as though it is loaded Never shooting unless they're sure of their target and what lies beyond Not shooting from a vehicle or having a loaded firearm in their vehicle Never drinking alcohol while hunting The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, in partnership with the OPP is encouraging all hunters to become familiar with all safety rules and resources that are available to them so that they have a safe hunting season. QUICK FACTS Hunters buy more than 612,000 licences to hunt in Ontario annually, generating approximately $28.4 million in sales. To report unlawful night hunting or any other illegal and unsafe hunting activity, call the MNRF TIPS Line at 1-877-847-7667 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. LEARN MORE For more information about regulations and seasons, consult the 2014/2015 Hunting Regulations Summary. See more tips on hunter safety and rules. CTV News What's on? Weekend events in Toronto CTV News Get tips from Toronto Zombie Walk makeup artist Tiffany Mark. ... Play six specialty games of Laser Quest through an action-packed, Walking ... Flag as irrelevant High Performance Committee – Seeking Members Ontario Cycling Association The OCA is actively recruiting volunteers to fill two (2) positions on the High Performance committee. Interested applicants should have extensive ... Flag as irrelevant