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travel to by bike. measure is to allow children to cycle etc. For complete information on
While biking can be a great on the sidewalk while they learn to Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act and
ride. Otherwise, cyclists over the the laws and regulations pertaining
way to get around town and
explore our beautiful waterfront, age of 12 should not be riding on the to cycling, visit ontario.ca/laws.
sidewalk.
it is key that everyone, including Q: What equipment am I required
cyclists, motorists, and pedestrians, Q: Do I have to wear a helmet to have on my bike by law?
understand the rules of the road to while cycling?
A: Cyclists should be in possession
ensure everyone can arrive at their A: In Ontario, every cyclist under of a bell or horn, as well as lights and
destination safely.
the age of 18 must wear an approved reflectors (a white light mounted on
Today I am highlighting some of bicycle helmet. Wearing a helmet is front of your bike and a red light or
Stephanie McRae our commonly asked questions about best practice for every cyclist. reflector on the back for at night),
Communications Co-ordinator bike safety in the City of Cornwall: Q: What laws do cyclists have to as well as reflective tape (white
reflective tape on the front forks and
Q: Can cyclists ride on the follow?
very year, as the weather red reflective tape on the rear forks).
Ebecomes nicer, bicycle safety sidewalk? A: A bicycle is considered a
becomes a popular topic of A: According to a City bylaw, vehicle under the Ontario Highway Interested in learning more
about bike safety or how to access
discussion. bicycles with wheels that measure Traffic Act. This means that cyclists
60 centimetres or less can ride on have to abide by the same rules Cornwall’s beautiful trails?
I feel so fortunate to live in a Cornwall Tourism offers a lot of
bicycle-friendly community, where sidewalks as long as the rider is and obey all traffic laws as other great information on their website
under the age of 12. The intent of this road users, including having proper
there are so many wonderful areas to
lighting, wearing a helmet if under at cornwalltourism.com/explore/
cycling.
18, stopping at red lights, driving the
Warner Insurance presents correct way down a one-way street, Stay safe!
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Judy Lamarche Other Interests Welcome, Judy!! Con-
gratulations and best of luck at
Judy is a new member who joined OSGA this Judy loves racquet sports, the Provincial Games!
May. She participated in three of our local playing tennis and pickleball For more OSGA District 8
District 8 tournaments - women’s doubles tennis, several times a week, year- information contact our District
mixed doubles tennis, and mixed pickleball. Judy round. She enjoys travelling, Coordinator at lindav1262@
and her partner, Chantal Fontaine, won Gold in boating, socializing with friends, gmail.com or visit https://
women’s doubles, and she also won Gold in mixed and spending quality time with district8.osga.ca or follow us on
her adult children and their Facebook.
doubles tennis playing with her husband, Guy.

Judy is looking forward to meeting others passionate about sports as she Thom’s Trivia
represents District 8 in women’s doubles at the provincial tournament in
Brantford. Answers
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A1) Cecil Kuhn was umpiring in Avonmore when he
collapsed.

A2) Ethel Roberts who is a member of the Cornwall Sports
Local Hall of Fame.
www.warnerbrokers.ca Service A3) Vera Watson carded a three-day total of 279 to edge
Online

613-932-7210 • info@warnerbrokers.ca Quotes out Pam Philip and Charlene Kaneb in August of 1967.