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Mississauga Redeveloping Waterfront

by Patrick Connor · December 3rd 2011

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Mississauga is forging ahead with an ambitious plan to redevelop parts of its Lake Ontario shoreline by backing the creation of a single agency to oversee it. City council voted unanimously to have staffers design the structure of a public waterfront development corporation and draw up its budget. Their report is expected early in 2012. [...]

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Cyclists Talk Safety

by Patrick Connor · November 30th 2011

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CBC.ca Cyclists from around the Ottawa region gathered for a brainstorming session Saturday at Ottawa City Hall, hoping to put together a list of safety recommendations to submit to the Ontario Coroner’s office. The coroner is looking into Ontario cycling … See all stories on this topic »

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Super Santa Run

by Patrick Connor · November 30th 2011

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Super Santa Run brings in over 400 new “Santas” to Amherstburg Amherstburg Echo The third annual Super Santa Run was held Saturday evening just prior to the parade with over 400 runners and walkers from around southwestern Ontario and Michigan taking part. The event was a fundraiser for the Essex Region Conservation Foundation (ERCF), the [...]

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Snowmobiling Open for Business

by Patrick Connor · November 30th 2011

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Local Snowmobilers Can Save $50 This Week!User Pay System Supports Non-Profit Clubs (Barrie, ON – November 28, 2011) – Snowmobilers that buy their 2012 Seasonal Snowmobile Trail Permit on or before Thursday, December 1 can save $50 this week. After that, the regular permit fee is $250. Snowmobile Trail Permits can be obtained from any OFSC snowmobile [...]

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Cobourg Biking Costs

by Patrick Connor · November 24th 2011

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Northumberland Today Eight more kilometres of painted bike lanes along University Avenue, D’Arcy Street andOntario Street at $1600. • Ninety-six new sharrows to be painted on those same streets as well as on King Street. A healthier population, increased tourism potential, less-polluted air, less-congested roadways, less need for parking — it’s not hard to make a case for [...]

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