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2011 Equine Canada Sponsor of the Year: Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Horse-Canada.com
Tina Bodfield accepted the Equine Canada Sponsor of the Year Award on behalf of Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Inc. Photo by Robert Young Equine Canada proudly announces that the 2011 recipient of the Equine Canada Sponsor of the Year is Omega Alpha ...
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Trails in Canada - how do I know where they are? - The Horse Forum
Hello, numpty question here from a soon-to-be-Brit-in-Canada. We are moving to Alberta, to commutable-distance outside of Edmonton. How do I look on.
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Quebec boosts protected northern areas to 20 per cent
Canada.com
``We're in a celebratory mood,'' said Patrick Nadeau, executive director of the Quebec chapter of theCanadian Parks and Wilderness Society. ``Moving from 12 to 20 per cent protected areas in northern Quebec might not sound like a huge increase, ...
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Black pioneers helped shape Nanaimo's history
Canada.com
Gantt, who is also the president of the Nanaimo African Heritage Society, plays the role of event promoter and anthropologist each February. "What really inspires me is the stories and discovering that a lot of people do not know about the history that ...
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Ice climbing in St Boniface

Winnipeg Sun
Winnipegger Ian Givens reaches the top of the ice climbing tower of Le Club d�escalade de Saint-Boniface on Sun., Feb. 5, 2012. JASON HALSTEAD/WINNIPEG SUN QMI AGENCY Stand alone Winnipegger Ian Givens reaches the top of the ice climbing tower of Le ...
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Canucks win world cup ski cross
The Barrie Advance
Crowds clapped, hollered, and waved as team Canada raced over rollers and flew across jumps to take gold in both men's and women's ski cross at the World Cup at Blue Mountain. From February 1 to 8, Blue Mountain hosted the World Cup Ski and Snowboard ...
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Winnipeg Basks in Unseasonably Warm February Weather
ChrisD.ca (blog)
The weekend brought an onslaught of outdoor activities, including the 11th Annual Ironman Outdoor Curling Bonspiel, the always popular cross-country ski trails at the Wildewood Club golf course, and the third annual Mid-Winter Festival.
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200 Years since 1812
Norwich Bulletin (blog)
President Madison asked for the first declaration of war by Congress even though the Federalists all opposed it (June 1812.) America lost Fort Mackinac to British invasion in August 1812. The US failed three times to invade Canada.
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Cross Country Skiing in the Canadian Rockies | CRMR

Trail and location information about cross country skiing in the Canadian Rocky ... Learn more about Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts Ski and Stay Packages.
www.crmr.com/cross-country-skiing-rockies/

Debate over hunting at Stratham Hill Park
Seacoastonline.com
Hunting is currently allowed on the trails and in Stratham Hill Park, according to Dave Canada, chairman of the Board of Selectmen. The proposed revision states there will be "No devices such as, but not limited to, firearms, bows, slingshots, ...
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Parks Canada Seeks Young Torontonians Perspective on Rouge National Urban Park
MarketWatch (press release)
"Rouge National Urban Park - the 'people's park' - will provide an entry-point to connect youth to theoutdoors and history, helping to inspire the next generation of stewards." As part of the establishment process, Parks Canada has been working with ...
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Book Review: Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies

Snowshoe Magazine
Nugara brings us a much-needed snowshoeing guidebook for the Canadian Rockies and literally takes snowshoeing to new heights. The book covers areas from Waterton Lakes National Park to Banff National Park and shows easy to difficult snowshoeing routes ...
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Less whining, more two-wheeling
Winnipeg Free Press
Route: St. Malo to Winnipeg, utilizing roads and trails along the Crow Wing Trail, a section of theTrans Canada Trail. Duration: Up to 28 hours. The cutoff to complete the race is Sunday, Feb. 19, at noon. Philosophy: "Some Manitobans spend a lot of ...
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Sissiboo bridge demolition falls apart
Daily Business Buzz
Crews working on the Sissiboo River bridge (near Weymouth, Nova Scotia) ... Rick Jacques, trailscoordinator, says the exact cause of the collapse is under ...


River cleanup Sunday
Coquitlam Now
The classification Elgear is referring to comes by way of the Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia, which releases a yearly top 10 list of BC's ...

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better left unsaid · Hike Nova Scotia Hiking And Snowshoeing ...

First up after the introductions from Hike Nova Scotia President Deb Ryan was a dual presentation on long-distance hiking trails. Jim Vance talked about the ...
betterleftunsaid.ca/hike-nova-scotia-hiking-and-snowshoeing-s...

Family & Community
Edmonton Journal
Information: Register at cometryringette.com Waskahegan Trail Association -Free guided hike from opposite Riverside golf course along the North Saskatchewan ...


Yukon Quest 300 amps up its style
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
The 300-mile race traverses some of the most difficult elements on the Yukon Quest trail, including 3000-foot plus Rosebud and Eagle Summits and the extreme ...

Equestrian coach rides away with award
Nanaimo News Bulletin
Receiving her coaching certification from Equine Canada in 1994, Pellizzari finds many rewards in teaching, including watching the growth of confidence and self-esteem in her students. But the best part of her work is participating in a profession she ...
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Snowmobile club wants trails maintained near town wellfield - Local ...

Several trails link up with the New Brunswick trail system, while Trail 366 provides access to New Brunswick and Tidnish via the Chignecto Ship Railway and ...
www.cumberlandnewsnow.com/News/Local/2012.../1

Deadly equine herpes strain reported in southwestern Ontario
Toronto Star
While Neurotropic Equine Herpes Virus-1 is not a reportable disease in Canada, Ontario has a new Animal Health Act and it is one of the diseases under consideration for mandatory reporting in the province. In the past years there have been EHV-1 ...
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Hut to hut at Tremblant park
Montreal Gazette
The Diable sector has a 50-kilometre loop trail, with two huts along the trail ... click on the ParcsQuébec link, then on Mont Tremblant and cross-country ...


Cross Country Skiing in the Canadian Rockies | CRMR
Trail and location information about cross country skiing in the Canadian Rocky ... Learn more about Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts Ski and Stay Packages.
www.crmr.com/cross-country-skiing-rockies/

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Be a good Canadian: make the best of winter

EMC Arnprior
The region offers more than 2500 kilometres of groomed snowmobile trails. ... and they remain a reminder of our rural past as horse-drawn sleigh rides are ...

Kayak Yak: Canadian Paddling Legend Don Starkell Dies
Starkell believed that he paddled more than 120000 km over his paddling career, which also included taking part in the 1967 trans-Canada Centennial Paddle.
kayakyak.blogspot.com/.../canadian-paddling-legend-don-star...

Historical re-enactor Corbett to hold presentation at Bath Fire Hall Friday
Steuben Courier
Historical re-enactor Jim Corbett, in period dress as an army surgeon, will explain medical care in the War of 1812, and tell the tale of Steuben County soldiers in that conflict. Local militia were engaged in at least two invasions of Canada... not to ...
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Find your way trail running
Straight.com
Trail runners Senja Palonen and Rich Wheater hoof it along the Baden-Powell ... “Rock climbing is tiring. When I'm on a road trip, whether to Squamish or ...

news - Get Out There - Canada's source for sports, recreation and ...

... source for endurance sports, outdoor recreation and adventure ... Mon, Jan 23, 2012, MOMAR Cumberland Voted Best Adventure Race in Western Canada ...
www.getouttheremag.com/GOTnews.php?media_id=1383

Hiking trail task force releases draft report Pique newsmagazine by Andrew Mitchell A special hiking trails task force created by the Resort Municipality of Whistler's Forest and Wildland Advisory Committee (FWAC) has presented the second draft of its report on Whistler area hiking trails — and what would be ... See all stories on this topic » MEC to distribute Ghost bikes in Canada Pinkbike.com by Tyler Maine Vancouver – Leading retailer, Mountain Equipment Co-op, has announced a partnership with German bike manufacturer Ghost Bikes, becoming the first North American retailer of the respected brand. Exclusive to MEC, Ghosts won't be found ... See all stories on this topic » Parks Canada walks away from national park plan CBC.ca 'An opportunity that cannot be lost' Chloe O'Loughlin, the director of terrestrialconservation for the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society in BC, said she's alarmed by the news. The Pacific rattlesnake is one of 56 threatened and endangered species ... See all stories on this topic »

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The 46th CSM: Celebrate CSM's "Point-to-Point" Adventure ...

MarketWatch
MONTEBELLO, QC, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Experiencing the best ... original point to point trail as ready, challenging and full of adventure.


Change of Venue
Gander Beacon
And it is this way because the money collected from the snowmobile passes goes towards grooming and keeping up the trails. On the Newfoundland and Labrador ...

City's sports figures celebrated
Canada.com
Kelly Russell: Kelly has been active in the Nanaimo paddling community for the last eight years as a paddler and a coach. She began paddling dragon boat in 2004 and soon became a coach to her own team and other crews. Her achievements include coach of ...
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Profile: John Smith
Delco News Network
... area of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, in the Arctic regions. ... rare plant species, ancient trees and extensive hiking trails were the ...

Town congratulates the Humber Watershed Alliance on award

Caledon Citizen
Mayor Marolyn Morrison and Town councillors last week congratulated Humber Watershed Alliance members Madeleine McDowell, Heather Broadbent, Lisette Mallet and Mary Louise Ashbourne on receiving a National Achievement Award from the Heritage Canada ...
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Online Voting Opens for Canada's Coolest School Trip
DigitalJournal.com (press release)
"It's a privilege for us to be a part of this contest and to welcome our nation's youth to experience all the adventure and excitement that awaits them in the world's coolest outdoor playground." The My Parks Pass program was launched in May 2010 as a ...
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Historical committee looking for new members
CottageCountryNow.ca
... and having already crossed Halifax, Nova Scotia, Charlottetown, PEI, Fredericton, ... and maintaining the trails) are going through,” the sledder said.


CCOHS: RT @ParticipACTION: Start a workplace walking group! What ...
CCOHS: RT @ParticipACTION: Start a workplace walking group! What did you do on your lunch break today? http://t.co/WxYfCjUn More...
www.workscape.ca/showthread.php?1005-CCOHS...

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Parks Canada wants time to study for-profit project

CTV.ca
Parks Canada wants more time to study a US company's proposal to build a commercial tourism project at a World Heritage Site in the Rocky Mountains. JASPER, Alta. — Parks Canada wants more time to study a US company's proposal to build a commercial ...
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Minister Kenney Issues Statement Celebrating Black History Month
MarketWatch (press release)
"As Black History Month begins, Canadians have a great opportunity to learn about the historical contributions of a community whose legacy stretches back to Canada's earliest days. "This year, the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 affords a chance ...
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Biosecurity e-Session Date Announced by Equine Guelph
TheHorse.com
ACVIM, an associate professor in the Department of Pathobiology and Canada Research Chair at the University of Guelph's Ontario Veterinary College. Proof-positive that the time for prevention has now arrived is the January 2012 biosecurity update from ...
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WEEKLY DNR ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Snowmobile activity increases ...

Grand Forks Herald
CO Woinarowicz worked area snowmobile trails seeing many anxious riders out on the fresh ...(Fosston) checked anglers, snowmobilers, fish houses, and ATVs.


Alleviating the pain of portage
TheChronicleHerald.ca
There are two fishing holes I want to get to and I can't get my kayak there.'.” With help from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, ...


What's happening with cross-country ski trails at COP?
This is an update about the plans to expand COP's cross-country ski trails onto the undeveloped East Slopes. We know many people are interested in this topic, ...
skierbob.ca/whats-happening-with-cross-country-ski-trails-at-c...


Whistler Mountain Bike Park Teams Up With Giant Bikes
Pinkbike.com
by Tyler Maine Whistler Mountain Bike Park and Giant Bicycles are excited to announce they will be working together for the 2012 bike season. Giant, one of mountain biking's top bike manufacturers, will become the official bike partner of the Whistler ...
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Cabela's to fill 150 positions for new Saskatoon location
StarPhoenix
The 50000-square-foot store will be Cabela's third store in Canada, joining locations in Winnipeg and Edmonton. The store, scheduled to open this spring, features hunting, fishing, camping and otheroutdoor gear, as well as outdoor clothing, ...
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STEVE SWENSON'S BLOG: Canadian Rockies Ice

I've been busy ice climbing in the Canadian Rockies this winter so I will try play catch up with some photos on some classic routes. Things started out with an ...
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Local nordic trails in demand
Drayton Valley Western Review
Pembina Nordic is one of the only set of trails in the area with a sufficient amount of snow for skiers and those training for the Canadian Birkebeiner Cross Country Ski Festival. “We've had a lot of new people out to our trails, most days when I go ...
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Cedar route mulled for Trans Canada Trail
Nanaimo News Bulletin
It begins in Colliery Dam Park, runs through the backwoods of Nanaimo and Extension to the Nanaimo River. A bridge over the river is needed to connect it with the south route along the HaslamTrail, Haslam Creek suspension bridge, Timberlands Road and ...
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Workout Wednesday: Have you lost your competitive edge?

Winnipeg Sun
Participaction has stats on their website that are generally frightening. They say that “an average of 7% of young people attain the recommended level of 60 ...


Got snow? Get outdoors and play! | Participaction-en
January (23). ► Got snow? Get outdoors and... ► Is your school active? ► New ParticipACTIONPosters; ► Start a walking group; ► Four elements of a good.
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Slope away for fantastic adventures in Canada
shropshirestar.com
It's all downhill from here, as Alex James ventures for a memorable skiing holiday in the CanadianRockies. And we we're off. Skis pointing down, piste dropping off, and the first gate fast approaching. The Lake Louise World Cup course in the Canadian ...
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Subdivision will 'spark' housing boom in Hastings
Northumberland News
Its proximity to Peterborough and Cobourg (where VIA Rail stops) and the presence of the Trent River and the Trans-Canada Trail makes Hastings "a great location" for development, he said. Batavia Homes president Greg Defreitas agreed, and cited other ...
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