Category: Region of Peel Cycling
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Bike the Creek Shout-Out in ProvincialLegislature
Bike the Creek got a shout-out in Ontario provincial legislature when MPP Harinder Malhi rose to make a statement before summer break. MPP Malhi along with over 600 residents and visitors will be riding in Bike the Creek this Saturday.She will be one of the dignitaries speaking at the official opening of the event at…
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BikeBrampton 2015 Reflections
Reflecting on 2015, much progress was made. BikeBrampton members can be proud our advocacy made a difference. Partial list of notable progress made: All of these things bode well for more good things to come in 2016 and beyond! Warmest wishes for a happy, healthy and safe 2016! David Laing, Chair, BikeBrampton
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Bike to School Week followup
Bike to School Week in Brampton was a huge success. BikeBrampton member Lisa Stokes wrote of her experience at her child’s school May 25-29, 2015 and her followup on how many kids rode to school that week.
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PEYA EcoBuzz Cycling Culture
The Cycling Culture workshop at PEYA EcoBuzz 2015 conference challenged teen environmental leaders to encourage students to cycle to school and around town. About 300 Peel Environmental Youth Alliance students gathered at Louise Arbour Secondary School on Oct 28, 2015 to participate in various “Sustainability in our Communities” workshops. They explored environmental issues to become inspired to…
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Bicycle Friendly Business Awards
Bicycle Friendly Business Awards in Brampton were announced at a workshop ceremony on Oct 14, 2015. Bronze was awarded to City of Brampton and Region of Peel. Receiving Honourable Mention were Sheridan College Davis Campus and GreenField Specialty Alcohols Inc. Canadian Tire A.J. Billes Distribution Centre participated in the workshop to acquire more information for a future application.…
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Walk & Bike to School in Peel Videos
Announcing Walk & Bike to School in Peel Videos. Walk & bike to school in Peel videos encourage active transportation for health and academic benefits. Parents and their children are urged to travel safely to and from school. These videos are the result of a partnership amongst Peel District School Board, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, Peel…
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International iWalk iWheel to School 2015
Green Communities Canada with their Safe Routes to School program has developed materials for October for the iwalk iwheel club! iwalk iwheel School Programs in Brampton & Mississauga: Peel Catholic District School Board Peel District School Board “International Walk to School Month (IWALK) is an annual global event of the Active & Safe Routes to…
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Bike the Creek 2015
Bike the Creek 2015 cyclists ushered in a perfect June 20th summer solstice in Brampton & Caledon. 400 cyclists attended 2nd annual Bike the Creek event that showcased the Etobicoke Creek Trail, Fletcher’s Creek Trail, our natural valley lands, parks, stormwater ponds, and Brampton’s historically significant sites: Bovaird House and Alderlea House. Historic Bovaird House, 1852 Historic…
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Bike to School Week 2015
Bike to School Week 2015 was held in Peel Region May 25-29th. One of our Bike Brampton members encouraged her child’s school to be one of the 22 schools of the 396 in Peel that participated. Out of a student population of over 700, there were only 10 to 15 kids (maximum of 27) who regularly rode…
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GO Transit Bike Festival
GO Transit Bike Festival came to Brampton downtown on May 30, 2015. The GO Bear delighted young bike riders! We were all entranced with George’s trombone and the GO Bear dancing! BikeBrampton members came out in force to support GO Transit and Metrolinx in this exciting new event for Brampton! Artists painted faces… We had…
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