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 MAH - Gridlock in Central Ontario
Central Ontario has reaped tremendous benefits from its strong population and economic growth, but a consequence of this growth has been more traffic congestion.
Transportation in Ontario is the responsibility of all three levels of government.
The Ontario government is responsible for planning, construction and maintenance of 400-series highways and ensuring their safety.
www.mah.gov.on.ca /userfiles/HTML/nts_1_5861_1.html   (607 words)

  
 Central Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Central Ontario is the portion of the Canadian province of Ontario which lies between Georgian Bay and a portion of the north shore of Lake Ontario.
Central Ontario is not geographically close to the actual 'centre' of Ontario as its name would indicate, but in the transitional area between Northern and Southern Ontario, although it is considered a sub-region of the south or billed as a 'gateway to the north'.
Bruce - Dufferin - Elgin - Essex - Frontenac - Grey - Haliburton - Hastings - Huron - Lambton - Lanark - Leeds and Grenville - Lennox and Addington - Middlesex - Northumberland - Perth - Peterborough - Prescott and Russell - Renfrew - Simcoe - Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry - Wellington
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Central_Ontario   (738 words)

  
 Ontario - Wikitravel
Ontario [1] is the most populous and second-largest province of Canada, home to the Canadian capital city of Ottawa, as well as Ontario's own capital Toronto, Canada's largest city.
Ontario is bordered by the province of Quebec to the east, by the Great Lakes region of the United States to the south, by Manitoba to the west and by Hudson and James Bays to the north.
It is not unheard of to enter Ontario from the USA by train, but the customs waits between the USA and Canada are no different than might be expected by car or plane, especially with the constant increases in Terror alerts south of the border.
wikitravel.org /en/Ontario_(province)   (1985 words)

  
 Central Ontario Global Traders Award
Fort-Erie, Ontario March 28, 2001 - The Province of Ontario is recognizing PBB Global Logistics' commitment and leadership in fostering global trade, by awarding a member of the company's management team with a prestigious Leadership award.
Ontario Minister of Economic Development and Trade Bob Runciman presented the awards to the winners in the Central Ontario region during a ceremony in Mississauga, Ontario.
It was created by the Government of Ontario and its partners in trade in 1998 to recognize the important contribution exporters make to the Ontario economy.
www.pbb.com /en/news/awards_news/central_ontario_global_traders_award/index.html   (439 words)

  
 Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Slightly less than five percent of the population of Ontario is Franco-Ontarian, that is those whose native tongue is French, although those with French ancestry are 11% of the population.
Windsor-Detroit, the cross-border region in Southwestern Ontario and Southeastern Michigan, is one of the largest auto-producing regions in North America.
Ontario's right to Northwestern Ontario was determined by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in 1884 and confirmed by the Canada (Ontario Boundary) Act, 1889 of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ontario   (5265 words)

  
 EDR Group :: Goods Movement in Central Ontario: Trends and Issues
The issues are particularly important for Central Ontario, as the region plays a critical role in the movement of goods across North America.
The study examined Central Ontario's economic competitive position in North America, and then analyzed the importance of efficient goods movement to maintaining and enhancing this position.
This included evaluation of emerging changes in the nature of the economy and goods movement patterns between Ontario and the United States, the resulting implications for the future competitiveness of Central Ontario, and a review of options available to policy makers of the province and its central region.
www.edrgroup.com /edr1/consulting/2_8/P107-central-ontario.shtml   (441 words)

  
 MAH - Smart Growth in Central Ontario
The central panel was appointed on February 11, 2002.
The panel's mandate was to advise the government on how to address central Ontario's most pressing growth issues - gridlock and waste management - and to build consensus among stakeholders and the public on a long-term strategy for managing the area's growth over the next 30 years.
In the fall of 2002, the panel made further interim recommendations for governmental action to improve how growth is managed in central Ontario.
www.mah.gov.on.ca /userfiles/HTML/nts_1_12141_1.html   (894 words)

  
 Central Ontario - contact page
Central Ontario allows you to find the right company with ease.
Central Ontario, we were the first - now we’re the best.
List in the Central Ontario business directory, register a domain or host with Central Ontario.
www.centralontario.com /contact.htm   (181 words)

  
 Ontario Business Central: Company Registration, Incorporation and Business Name Searches
There are a number of good reasons for doing so but there are an equal number of things you need to be aware of before making the final decision.
A small business in Ontario may also register as a Style Registration (Form 2).
To obtain a certified birth certificate (or death/marriage certificate) from the Registrar General in Ontario you must provide that you are the individual requesting the certificate, Guarantor, next of kin, Estate Trustee or Executor.
www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca   (457 words)

  
 Central Ontario Branch of the Western Front Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Central Ontario Branch of the Western Front Association is a group of people who share an interest in researching and remembering the contribution of the Canadian military forces from Central Ontario who served at the Western Front in France and Belgium during World War 1.
The purpose of the Western Front Association is to perpetuate the memory, courage and comradeship of those, of both sides, who served their country in France and Flanders (Belgium) during the Great War.
The Newcastle Village Community Hall is at at 20 King Avenue West in Newcastle, Ontario, Canada on the north-west corner of Mill and King Street (Hwy 2).
www3.sympatico.ca /bkeevil/COBWFA   (287 words)

  
 Ontario. Now Playing! - What's On In This Region   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Ontario plays host to a wide variety of captivating cultural activities and events all year round.
From the quiet introspection of a museum to the heart-pounding excitement of an international performance, you’re certain to find a festival or event that suits your interests.
On loan from the Ontario Model Soldier Society, this finely-detailed exhibit will feature a colourful collection of hand-painted military miniatures...
www.ontarioculture.ca /en/regions/?rid=1   (98 words)

  
 Ontario SPCA Central Region Home Page - pet, dog, cat, adoption, spay, neuter
The Central Region of the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is comprised of the animal care centres in Barrie, Midland, Muskoka, Orillia and Parry Sound.
We provide shelter and adoption services for homeless animals,conduct investigations of the cruel and neglectful treatment of animals, and offer humane education.
The Ontario SPCA has 27 branches and 32 affiliated humane societies, providinganimal protection services across the province.
www.ospca.org   (207 words)

  
 Ministry of Natural Resources Publications   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
It will be of interest to municipal planners, biologists, economists, engineers, conservation groups, the agricultural community and all those who appreciate the diversity of birds and wildlife that healthy wetlands make possible.
MNR initiated this study because walleye are highly sought by anglers and declines in fishing quality have been reported.
However, the Government of Ontario assumes no responsibility and Users of this Site should verify the information from other sources prior to making decisions or acting upon it.
www.mnr.gov.on.ca /MNR/pubs/pubmenu.html   (2059 words)

  
 Changing Shape of Ontario: Maps of Southern and Central Ontario circa 1951
Maps of Southern and Central Ontario circa 1951
The images used for this section were scanned from a map of southern and central Ontario circa 1951.
This map was chosen because it predates most of the urban growth that occurred in south-central Ontario after World War II.
www.archives.gov.on.ca /english/exhibits/maps/circa1951.htm   (314 words)

  
 Ontario Vacation Rentals & Rental Homes by 411
The private master bedroom (king bed) is located in the bunkie a...
A fabulous sand beach is the hallmark of this great location on crystal clear Lake Bernard - the largest freshwater lake in the world without an island!
We offer the most diverse selection of private vacation home rentals, condos, villas and cabins rentals at the worlds top resort locations including vacation rentals in Ontario.
www.vacationrentals411.com /state/ontario.php3   (417 words)

  
 Bed Breakfast Canada - 4. Central Ontario
Central Ontario has everything you could want in a vacation destination.
The small towns in this region are home to many of Ontario's finest artisans.
Throughout the year you will find unique shops and crafters, excellent dining and cuisine and many cultural experiences including theatre, concerts and festivals to keep you wanting to come back year after year.
www.bbinfocanada.com /central_ontario-2.html   (197 words)

  
 Central Ontario Humanist Association :: Serving Barrie and area...
Central Ontario Humanist Association :: Serving Barrie and area...
Gordon Warme, a medical doctor specializing in psychiatry and psychoanalysis, will be the guest speaker for the Central Ontario Humanist Association in the Rowntree Theatre, Georgian College on Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
The Central Ontario Humanist Association meets at the Zehr's Markets Community Room at 620 Younge St. on the last Wednesday of most months.
www.cohumanists.ca   (1171 words)

  
 Central Ontario Accommodations - Ontario Cottages, Homes and Condo Vacation Rentals
Rent a vacation rental home in the Central Ontario region of Canada.
Rent holiday lodgings directly from owners of cottage, chalet, bed and breakfast, cabin, home, and condo accommodations in Central Ontario, CAN.
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www.ownerdirect.com /lodging/canada/ontario/centralontario.htm   (269 words)

  
 Ontario's Finest Inns - Ontario Travel Guide for Central Ontario
The inns of Central Ontario welcome you to their region:
The vacationland called Central Ontario stretches from the pastoral lands near Lake Ontario through the vast forests of Haliburton to Georgian Bay in the west.
Nearby Presqu'ile Provincial Park has one of the oldest lighthouses on the Great Lakes and the park is known for fall migrations of birds and Monarch butterflies.
www.ontariosfinestinns.com /ontario_travel_guide_central.html   (351 words)

  
 CENTRAL ONTARIO BASEBALL ASSOCIATION (COBA) - (, ON) - powered by LeagueLineup.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Central Ontario Baseball Association Inc. was formally formed in 1984 it was previously known as the Halton County Baseball Association.
They were the only team to go undefeated in round robin play, beating the Ottawa Canadians in the games opener 11-3, and finishing the opening day with a 5-3 victory over Team Niagara.
At the start of day 2 the team faced Western Ontario and Dylan Perego and Caleb Campbell of the Waterdown Wolves, combined for a 5 inning no hitter mercy, winning 15-0.
www.leaguelineup.com /welcome.asp?url=coba   (816 words)

  
 Central Ontario Metal&Construction Ltd.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Central Ontario Metal and Construction Ltd. is a full services design, custom fabrication and installation company in material storage, handling and conveying systems for a variety of industries.
Established in 1976, Central Ontario Metal and Construction is highly respected for our ability to provide innovative and cost effective solutions, combined with quality workmanship.
We are well equipped to fabricate a large variety of projects in our 12,000 sq.ft. manufacturing and finishing facility.
www.centralomac.com /profile.html   (97 words)

  
 Central Ontario
Open for recreation, adventure and relaxation 365 days a year, Central Ontario is the province’s most beloved playground.
From the sparkling blue waters of Muskoka to the rugged, windswept shores of Georgian Bay to the outdoor gems known as the Kawarthas and the Haliburton Highlands, there’s something to please and appease everyone’s idea of the ideal getaway.
Trek through dense forests or wetlands in one of a dozen of Central Ontario’s provincial parks, including Algonquin Provincial Park, home to countless majestic moose.
uk.ontariotravel.net /regions/central.aspx   (328 words)

  
 Central Ontario Wolves Hockey Association
This weekend the Central Ontario Wolves AAA Major Bantams are playing in the OMHA championship tournament having defeated the rival Peterborough Petes in the quarter final round and eliminating the Ajax/Pickering Raiders in the semi-final round to earn a birth in the championship tournament.
Still in the hunt for the OMHA championship are the Central Ontario Wolves AAA Major Atoms who are still in their semi-final series facing the formidable York Simcoe Express who had lost only once all season.
The Central Ontario Wolves AAA Novice team has been eliminated from the OMHA championship round but are competing for the ETA championship against the Clarington Toros.
www.cowha.com   (784 words)

  
 Central Ontario Vacation Rentals by 411
Spectacular 4 bedroom, 4 season lakefront cottage in the heart of the beautiful Haliburton Highlands of Ontario.
Marie, Ontario on the shores of Lake Superior.
Nestled among trees and built on a rocky point, the panoramic view of the lake is truly breathtaking.
www.vacationrentals411.com /area/central_ontario_vacation_rentals.php3   (589 words)

  
 Central Ontario Resorts and Lodges
The cabins of Red Bay Lodge are dispersed throughout an Ontario forest of cedar and birch trees.
Nestled in the centre of one of Ontario's loveliest rural areas, the Waring House Restaurant and Inn offers the discriminating traveler an opportunity to taste the hospitality and charm of an elegant Ontario farmstead of the 1860's.
Nestled on a spring fed lake in the ancient Granite Highlands of Ontario, Grail Springs is embraced by hundreds of acres of forest and trails.
www.resortsandlodges.com /lodging/canada/ontario/central-ontario.html   (1022 words)

  
 Central Ontario Geocachers Resource   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
As we in Central Ontario are aware, winters in this area produce a lot of snow.
I can recall one cache that was hidden close to a marshy area here in Central Ontario in a gorgeous summer walk.
To keep on the topic of Ice, we here in Central Ontario also need to be concerned with caches that are on or near bodies of water that freeze over in the winter.
www.centralontariocachers.com /wow_oct.htm   (813 words)

  
 Windstorm blows over house, power lines in Ontario   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
More than 5,000 customers were without electricity in Central Ontario on Monday after a windstorm blew through the province.
At the height of the windstorm, nearly 30,000 people across Ontario were left in the dark.
The storm was part of a system that blew in from the United States and cut across Central and Eastern Canada, leaving as many as 200,000 in the dark in Canada.
www.cbc.ca /canada/toronto/story/2006/10/30/wind-ontario.html?ref=rss   (1074 words)

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