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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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.
Friday, October 17, 2014
Ontario Trails News - reminder from Ontario Trillium Foundation - Registration DEADLINE Oct. 17, 2014
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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Sunday, October 12, 2014
Ontario Trails News - changes in land policy and recent land purchases
Moving Biodiversity Conservation to a Landscape Approach
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry takes a landscape approach to strategic conservation of ecosystems and species. Moving Biodiversity Conservation to a Landscape Approach outlines how organizations applying to the Land Stewardship and Habitat Restoration Program should adopt this approach in their proposed projects and application for funds.
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CA purchases land near Old Baldy in Grey Highlands
CA purchases land near Old Baldy in Grey Highlands
Chris Fell Photo
From left: Kelly Killoran, David Robinson, Randy Kielbasiewicz, Jon Gullett, Luke Myles, Tony Berlier, Gus Alexandropoulos, Grey Sauble Conservation Authority Vice Chair Dave Clarke and Clare Capon with Old Baldy in the background.
Meaford Express
By Chris Fell
Private land at the base of the famous local landmark - Old Baldy - will be purchased by the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority to be preserved for future generations.
The CA made the announcement at a special meeting at Kimberley Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
The Old Baldy Conservation Area near Kimberley is a popular hiking, climbing and naturist area. It is named for a large rock formation at the top of the escarpment that is visible for miles around.
The Grey Sauble Conservation Authority joined up with the Mountain Equipment Coop, Alpine Club of Canada, Ontario Access Coalition, Ontario Climbing, Bruce Trail Conservancy and the Nature League to make the purchase of the property possible.
A deal is in place for the CA to purchase 45 acres at the bottom of Old Baldy and transfer that land into public ownership.
"Two years ago we found out this land was for sale," CA Lands Coordinator Chris Hachey said at the announcement. "It's an iconic view of this area. It's beautiful, features the Bruce Trail and it's popular with the climbing community. We knew we had to have some partnerships to be able to purchase the land."
Mountain Equipment Coop, the Alpine Club of Canada, Ontario Access Coalition and Ontario Climbing combined to raised $130,000 for the purchase. The Bruce Trail Conservancy raised $25,000. The Nature League added $2,000 to the total.
The land being purchased has immense natural heritage and recreation value. The Old Baldy Conservation Area features rugged tall cliffs and a sweeping landscape that is the signature of the Niagara Escarpment in Beaver Valley. The newly purchased land will be added to the 128 acres at Old Baldy that is already under public ownership.
Hachey said the CA plans create new trails on the property that will link Old Baldy directly to Kimberley.
"We're quite pleased the partners all came together to help the Conservation Authority secure this piece of property," said Grey Highlands councillor and CA vice chair Dave Clarke.
Randy Kielbasiewicz of the Ontario Access Coalition was thrilled with the partnership to raise the money to purchase the land.
"This is very meaningful to the Ontario climbing community. Old Baldy is a very special place for us - it has a long history of climbing," he said.
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Ontario Trails Council - Canada's Largest Inclusive Trail Association
Trail HerosKnow somebody that works hard on trails? If so nominate them to be an Ontario Trails "Trail Hero!" We'd be happy to review your recommendations and acknowledge in a small way their contribution to trails in your community.Trail BlogEvery day trails are news! Every day we blog about trails. In communities all over Ontario trails are big news, for cyclists, runners, canoe or horses, every day we capture in one spot all the trail news - local, provincial or national! Join today!Trail Leaders!Join Ontario's first ever series of 13 online trail education courses in the development and management of trails. Designed for both volunteers and professionals. Next Course begins in September Topic - Trail Management. Register today - registration is open 24/7Join OTCThe Ontario Trails Council is a nonprofit charitable organziation, established in 1988, that promotes the development, preservation, management and use of recreational trails. With over 130 organizational members and 25 individual supporters the OTC continues to grow! Support trails in Ontario - join the OTCLearn an ActivityOur website contains information on over 2,600 trails, and a description for nearly 2,000. Learn about the places where you can bike, cross country ski, climb or any of another 15 activities. We are linked to over 130 organizations and a variety of provincial groups that can help you learn an activity or become better at one you already love!Add Your EventWe post trail or outdoor events on trail specific facebook pages, the main OTC facebook page, and the event section of the OTC website. You can send us your event and we'll post it to these extensive networks. Each week we reach over 20,000 people, so if you want your event known, a bit better, send us the information.Add/Edit TrailsAn important part of the Refreshed OTC Web site will be a dynamic page dedicated to each trail. It is important that you give us as much information as possible - this will be the only source for creating your dedicated page on the OTC Web site. If we don't get the information from you, it won't make it onto the site. If you have any questions about the form, please contact Patrick at 613-484-1140. Thank you for taking the time to add or edit your trail on the Ontario Trails Council Web site.Be a Friend of TrailsWe invite all trail users to support the work of the Ontario Trails Council. As a registered charity we do our community work based on the support of member organziations, individuals and some government grants. We do the work, in the end for the individual families and folks that use the trails every day. Please consider supporting us as your thanks for your trails. Thank you.Member Requests1) Algonquin College program on-line
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3) Post Photos to Pinterest 4) OTC on Foursquare 5) Safe Trails Manual 6) OTC Youtube Channel 7) Ontario Trails Maps 8) Enabling Change Program 9) OTC Board 2013-14
Jack De Wit - PRESIDENT
Jeff MuzziOntario Equestrian Federation 905-655-4666 cndhrsman@bellnet.ca Dan Andrews - Secretary/Treasurer TrailADE Consulting 705-927-8648 trailadecanada@gmail.com Paul Ronan Ontario Parks Association 647-991-9444 paulronan@rogers.com Frieda Baldwin Simcoe County Trails 705-245-1005 frieda.baldwin@rogers.com Wayne Daub Ontario Federation of All Terrain Vehicle Clubs 519-500-3715 w-daub@rogers.com Igor Hoogendoorn International Mountain Biking Association 855-255-4094 ext.108 igor.hoogendoorn@imba.com Tim West Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs 705-739-7669 twest@ofsc.on.ca Graham Burke Trails Advocate 519-941-8911 twest@ofsc.on.ca Kirsten Spence Northern Ontario Representative 807-889-0602 trailsgirl@gmail.com Manager, Forestry Services, Renfrew County 613-633-9683 JMuzzi@countyofrenfrew.on.ca Patrick Connor Ex-officio - Executive Director Deseronto 613-484-1140 execdir@ontariotrails.ca We currently have 2 vacancies on the OTC Board. If you are interested please e-mail Jack De Wit to discuss. cndhrsman@bell.net Disclaimer The ideas, opinions, re-posting of news, editorials and content contained in this newsletter are not necessarily the ideas or opinions of the OTC Board or staff. This news is intended for informational purposes only. OTC Event Planning Guide Call 877-668-7245 OTC Trail Committee Manual Call 877-668-7245 Ontario Trails Membership On behalf of OTC we thank you for your support. If there is a group you know that is not a member contact us and we'll send them a note on membership benefits. This past week we received a renewal from Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and Sault Ste. Marie Thank you very much for your support! THANKS! MERCI! The Ontario Trails Council is a charitable organization, incorporated in 1991, that promotes the creation, development, preservation, management and use of recreational trails in Ontario.
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