PRESS RELEASES
Includes notices published in the press or other public media
21.5.19 A2A Inaugural Kingston Link Trek - pdf
21.5.19 A2A Inaugural Kingston Link Trek - poster
7.1.16 OFSC and OPP release statment on Snowmobile Safety - pdf
22.12.15 Ontario Trails Coordinating Committee Action Plan 2014
17.12.15 Trail User Survey 2014
17.12.15 Trail User Survey 2014 En francais
30.7.15 Conservation Authorities Act Review - pdf
13.5.15 Ontario Trails responds to announcement of Trails Act - pdf
11.2.14 National Trails Coalition receives Federal Funds - pdf
17.5.13 Niagara Trails Long Weekend - pdf
17.2.11 Trans Canada Trail Ontario - Kinghorn Trail Study - pdf
7.30.09 National Trails Coaliton Announces Grant Funding Decisions - pdf
3.18.09 Federal Government announces 25M for trails - word
8.01.09 Bruce Grey Trail Network News - pdf
7.01.09 Snowmobile Week Jan 11-17, 2009 - pdf
5.01.09 Celebrate Ontario Grant Program - pdf
31.12.08 Snowmobilers regret BC Accident - pdf
24.12.08 OFATV E-News December 2008 - jpeg
15.12.08 Canadian Society of Association Executives News - pdf
18.12.08 LIO Newsletter - pdf
16.12.08 Federation of Canadian Municipalities MP Survey - pdf
11.12.08 OTEC Engaging Generation Y - pdf
8.12.08 Deadline for Accessiblity Access Comment Extended - link
4.12.08 ISMA - Vacation Close to Home! - pdf
20.11.08 Snowmobile Season Launches - pdf
18.11.08 Earlybird Registration Cycling Tourism Toronto - pdf
13.11.08 Green Expo in Kawartha's - pdf
5.11.08 FEO Announcement -pdf
17.10.08 Get Outdoors Magazine Announced - pdf
15.10.08 IMBA - Cycling News - pdf
8.10.08 Festival and Events Ontario Conference Notice - pdf
17.8.8 Liberal party announces Recreation infrastructure funds - pdf
9.8.8 Province announces infrastructrue dollars - pdf
12.6.08 Trans Canada Trail Press Release - pdf
2.6.08 Headwaters Soltice Run - pdf
2.6.08 Scotland Hosts World Mountain Bike Conference - pdf
2.6.08 Ministry of Tourism announces Tourism Week - pdf
30.5.08 HHTTN Trail Gems Audio Tour - pdf
26.5.08 Grand Actions Registry - OTC Update - pdf
26.5.08 Governance Session CSAE Ottawa - link
23.5.08 Trans Canada Trail - AGM
22.5.08 Tour de Greenbelt - pdf
15.5.08 OTEC Temporary Worker Program - pdf
14.5.08 Developing Physical Literacy - An MHP Project - pdf
12.5.08 Bruce Grey Trails Network AGM - pdf
10.5.08 OFATV May E-Bulletin - pdf
9.5.08 Lanark County Trails Corporation Press Release - pdf
8.5.08 4X4 Event Notice - pdf
5.5.08 Non-Profit Awards Chartered Accountants of Ontario, via PRO - pdf
1.5.08 Festivals and Events Ontario - May pdf
15.4.08 CSSO Spring Newsletter - pdf
5.02.08 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Action Report
30.01.08 Ministry of Transportation - Action Report
24.01.08 Leisure Information Network January 2008 Bulletin Compilation
23.01.08 Headwaters RTC Bulletin - MNR Trails Data gathering - pdf
22.01.08 Festival and Events Ontario, January 2008 Notices
10.01.08 Ministry of Natrual Resources - Action Report
19.01.08 Hike Ontario Announces Hike Promotion Manual - pdf n.b. Halton Conservation Program refers to OTC Kicking it up on the Trails Program.
07.12.07 Consumer and Corprate Affairs Act Changes - Notices - eng, fr
15.12.07 MNR Announces Trail Data Sharing Agreement - pdf
03.12.07 OTC Comments on Kawartha Lake Signature Park Access
01.12.07 PST removed on bicycles and helmets under 1,000.00
30.11.07 OTC Comments on Access at Point Pelee P.P.
26.11.07 OTC Signs iPetition - Peterburg Forest Access
19.11.07 OTC Comments - Northumberland ORV Road Access
05.11.07 Great Grant Award Page Posted
04.11.07 Ontario Trillium Foundation announces doubling of Capital Grant Program
03.11.07 Ontario Trails Council receives Provincial Great Grant Award 1982-2007 - (FR)
02.11.07 Canadian Urban Institute - Planning Series Workshop
01.11.07 Media Workshop Announced for Nov 23,24
01.11.07 Ontario Heritage Foundation announces Stephen Lewis Lecture
01.11.07 Liberal Party Announces Platform, pdf here
02.10.07 Headwaters Community announces RTC development, based on trail plan
02.10.07 County Forest Managers want input - Invasive Species
29.09.07 Liberals respond to recreation issues - PRO PA Group
27.09.07 Trans Canada Trail Ontario - launches website
25.09.07 Liberal Party Pledges $3,000,000 for Snowmobiling - OFSC Press
24.09.07 Kawartha Lakes Signature Park Plan bad for trail users OTC! - IMBA Press
14.09.07 Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations announces SLEDs2Buy.com
13.09.07 Greenbelt Foundation announces grants and promotions
10.09.07 Amalquin Highlands workshop
06.09.07 Park and Recreation Ontario - party platforms 2007 election
31.08.07 Canadian Tourism Commission Annual Report
16.08.07 Maitland Trail receives Trillium grant to GPS Trails - Goderich MPP Press
31.07.07 Go Snowmobiling Show announced
15.07.07 Waterfront Regeneration Trust undergoes strategic re-assessment
1.07.07 Powersports Show/OTMPC announced
5.03.07 Brantford Bridge expansion aides trails - Brantford Press
13.02.07 Expanding Greenspace To Benefit Families For Years To Come
29.01.07 Ministry of Health Promotion - $600,000 to Timiskiming for Trails
22.1.07 Canadian Association of All-terrain Vehicles changes name
15.08.06 Ontario Trails Council opens gateway with Context Creative
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
Business notices such as help wanted, RFP's or other trail business issues.
Mountain Equipment Co-op - Equipment for Kids
Festivals and Events Ontario - June 08 Notice
Canadian Urban Institute - May 08
Festivals and Events Ontario - 08 Conference
Fontasy Signs - trail product revitalized
CTM announces new outdoor publication
Park and Recreation Ontario Annual Forum 2008 - pdf notice
Ministry of Health Promotion - "Trails for Life"Grants program
Ministry of Health Promotion - Community in Action Fund Grants
Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal - ComRif Grants
OTC Trail Etiquette Video - Trail Smart!
MEMBER NEWSLETTERS
Includes newsletters and other timely documents for the public.
Get Active Now - April 08 Bulletin
Leisure Information Network - Latest Bulletin
Walk and Bike For Life - June 08 pdf
We Conserve - Business Plan- news soon
Waterfront Trail Newsletter - May/June 2008 E-zine
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario - Recent Statistics
Ontario Tourism Education Corporation - June 2008 News
International Mountain Biking Association - April 08
Haliburton Highlands - Spring 08
Toronto Bruce Trail Club - Latest received 2007
Ministry of Tourism, Research Unit - Business Conditions Release - March 2008
Hike Ontario - Best Practices Announcement
TRAIL ARTICLES
Includes published issue papers, comment pieces, member organizational newsletter articles etc.
Cycling Signage Standards - "Sharrows" to greatly expand cycling in cities
Provincial Policy Reform - Planning Act - Land Use
Provincial Policy Statements - Land Use - Greenbelt
Trillium Trail Network Business Plan - 2007
Trillium Trail Network Bulletin-Summer 2007
GOVERNANCE FOR BOARDS
Working with the support of the Ontario Trilium Foundation the OTC revitalized itself through the development of best practices for Boards during 2003-2005. While not exhaustive, we are pleased to offer some examples of key reports that make us a better association.
Meeting Management - helps groups to focus
Governance and Planning - Retreat Report
For more information on Corporate Fundraising approaches, Lines of Communication, Staff/Board relations, Committee Structure: Who Does What, Strategic Planning and "Protect Our Volunteers" contact the OTC about becoming a member!
2008 Report on Tourism Competitiveness 2008 - pdf
2007 Trails Summit Proceedings - 200 pages of the latest in Trails Information - $25.00: E-mail your request
2007 - Report on Physical Health Benefits of Motorized Activity
2007 Report on Land Use Issues
2007 Report on Legal and Liability Issues
2007 Northern Walking Trails Booklet
2007 Cycling Advocacy - Where are we at? - a national question
2007 Trans Canada Trail Foundation - insurance offering
2007 OTC Pre-Budget Consultation - Paper
2007 Gas Tax Surplus use Guide - Funding
2007 - Ministry Funding - various
2007 Ministry of Health Promotion grants - link
TCT/Ontario Trillium Foundation Economic Impact of Trails Paper - use this link to request a copy
Trail Liability Paper- Risk Management: Information on Insurance, Land Accessibility and Trails Use- OTC/Haliburton Land Stewardship Council
Insurance Review Report - Doug Wyseman 2003
Recreational Trails as a Tourism Asset
