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20 Scout camps may close - TheStar.com Open in a new browser window
   Faced with falling membership and rising competition for the interest of children and teens, Scouts Canada has decided to sell 20 of its 260 properties in Ontario.
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http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/LondonFreePress/News/2004/08/09/574360.html
20 Scout camps on the block - London Free Press Open in a new browser window
   Five local camps are on the sell-off list, but some scout leaders are fighting the plan.
   http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/LondonFreePress/News/2004/08/09/574360.html
http://www.communitypress-online.com/template.php?id=17928&RECORD_KEY(News)=id&id(News)=17928
A Scouter’s Thoughts… Learning to Lead - Stirling Community Press Open in a new browser window
   I remember the first time I was asked by my church to consider becoming a Scout leader. I'm afraid I was reluctant to commit. I questioned my ability to teach youth about surviving in the wild as this was what I imagined would be the main skill I'd need.
   http://www.communitypress-online.com/template.php?id=17928&RECORD_KEY(News)=id&id(News)=17928
http://www.northpeel.com/br/lifestyle/story/2400320p-2777787c.html
Baden-Powell Scouts active in the Brampton area - Brampton Guardian Open in a new browser window
   At first, Baden-Powell scouts may seem like any others. They go camping, learn survival techniques and emergency procedures and play a large role in the community. By Chris Daponte.
   http://www.northpeel.com/br/lifestyle/story/2400320p-2777787c.html
http://www.geocities.com/nice_dragon/
Becky's Guiding Resource Centre Open in a new browser window
   Information resources on songs, games, camping, games, crafts and other activities for Girl Guides.
   http://www.geocities.com/nice_dragon/
http://www.stthomastimesjournal.com/story.php?id=123081
Camp ownership will be tested - St. Thomas Times-Journal Open in a new browser window
   Scouts Canada in row with local volunteers. Following a town hall meeting earlier this week, Elgin Scout leaders are prepared to "go forward" in their efforts to determine the legal ownership of Camp Timken. By Ian McCallum.
   http://www.stthomastimesjournal.com/story.php?id=123081
http://badger.usask.ca/
Canadian Badgers Club Open in a new browser window
   Association to further Scout badge collecting in Canada. Includes online trade catalog.
   http://badger.usask.ca/
http://webpages.scoutscan.com/canrover/
Canadian Rovers EH? Open in a new browser window
   Features The Phoenix, an Internet publication replacing The Canadian Rover Eh?.
   http://webpages.scoutscan.com/canrover/
http://scoutalog.com/
Canadian Scouting Catalogue Open in a new browser window
   Comprehensive catalogue of badges, uniforms, memorabilia, and other items from 1908 to present.
   http://scoutalog.com/
http://www.sls.swr.scouts.ca/pg/prg_res/SeaScoutLinks.htm
Canadian Sea Scout Links Open in a new browser window
   Directory of units.
   http://www.sls.swr.scouts.ca/pg/prg_res/SeaScoutLinks.htm
http://www.seascouts.ca/
Canadian Sea Scouts Home Port Open in a new browser window
   Information about Sea Scouting in Canada, resources, and the World Sea Scout Directory.
   http://www.seascouts.ca/
http://www.rovering.org/
Central Division Rover Round Table Open in a new browser window
   Association for Ontario and Quebec Rovers. Information about meetings.
   http://www.rovering.org/
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20040811.wxcamps0811/BNStory/National/
Falling interest prompts Scouts to close camps - The Globe and Mail Open in a new browser window
   Scouts Canada plans to put 20 of its Ontario campgrounds on the chopping block after dwindling membership and declining revenues have forced the venerable youth organization to streamline its operations. [Paid subscription or article purchase required.]
   http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20040811.wxcamps0811/BNStory/National/
http://www.stthomastimesjournal.com/story.php?id=122274
Fight on for Camp Timken - St. Thomas Times-Journal Open in a new browser window
   Scouts Canada ‘bargaining in bad faith;’ public meeting tonight. Frustrated by a series of missed deadlines and the impression Scouts Canada is “bargaining in bad faith,” Elgin Scout leaders have begun to “mobilize” in their fight to block the
   http://www.stthomastimesjournal.com/story.php?id=122274
http://sask.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/View?filename=girl_guides040914
Girl Guides, Scouts losing members - CBC Saskatchewan Open in a new browser window
   Scouts and Girl Guides in Saskatchewan say the declining farm economy is having an effect on their groups.
   http://sask.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/View?filename=girl_guides040914
http://www.glenn.cockwell.com/scouting/scouting.html
Glenn's Scouting Page Open in a new browser window
   Includes pioneering, knots, dried foods, and equipment selection.
   http://www.glenn.cockwell.com/scouting/scouting.html
http://www.almaguinnews.com/Articles2004/31_1_8_04_04.htm
Green Bay Camp to be Sold - Almaguin News Open in a new browser window
   Scouts Canada has a fight on its hands as it tries to sell a 47-acre camp on Lake Cecebe that has been home to local Scouts for the past 57 years.
   http://www.almaguinnews.com/Articles2004/31_1_8_04_04.htm
http://almaguinnews.com/Articles2004/42_3_10_20_04.htm
Hearing on Scout Camp is tomorrow? - Almaguin News Open in a new browser window
   A tentative date of tomorrow is being floated by Scouts Canada to hear an appeal of its decision to sell off the Green Bay Scout Camp on Lake Cecebe - only the no local Scout members have heard of it. By Rob Learn.
   http://almaguinnews.com/Articles2004/42_3_10_20_04.htm
http://www.almaguinnews.com/Letters/37_LET_09_15_04.htm
Letter: Leave our Camp Alone - Almaguin News Open in a new browser window
   Last week Mike Scott, Scouts Canada's Chief Commissioner, wrote to explain why Scouts Canada is selling off some of their camps. As a parent of a Scout I also feel it is important to "clear the air" on this topic.
   http://www.almaguinnews.com/Letters/37_LET_09_15_04.htm
http://www.simcoe.com/sc/alliston/story/2410496p-2790555c.html
Life-long resident presented Canada's top honour - Alliston Herald Open in a new browser window
   Les Farquharson presented with the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award. Although a recent stroke has robbed Les Farquharson of most of his speech, there were no words needed at an awards ceremony held in his honour Friday afternoon. By Jason Ballanty
   http://www.simcoe.com/sc/alliston/story/2410496p-2790555c.html
http://www.almaguinnews.com/Articles2004/32_3_8_11_04.htm
Official letter of appeal filed on Scout camp sale - Almaguin News Open in a new browser window
   An official letter of appeal has been sent to Scouts Canada over the decision to sell off the 1st Burk’s Falls Scout Troop Camp — Green Bay Camp — on Lake Cecebe.
   http://www.almaguinnews.com/Articles2004/32_3_8_11_04.htm
http://www.stthomastimesjournal.com/story.php?id=126672
Reprieve for Camp Timken - St. Thomas Times-Journal Open in a new browser window
   Local Scouting groups continue to contest ownership. Dismissed earlier this year as “a property that had very little of special significance,” Camp Timken has been given the thumbs up from a Scouts Canada property review committee. By Ian McCallum.
   http://www.stthomastimesjournal.com/story.php?id=126672
http://www.teambedlam.tv/roverreflections/
Rover Reflections Open in a new browser window
   Resources for Rovers including ceremonies, program information, links and forums.
   http://www.teambedlam.tv/roverreflections/
http://ScoutEh.ca/
SCOUT eh! Open in a new browser window
   SCOUT eh! is a group of registered Scouts Canada members dedicated to turning Scouts Canada into a democratic association.
   http://ScoutEh.ca/
http://www.mierau.ca/scoutbadges/
Scout Crest Trading Centre Open in a new browser window
   Canadian badger wishing to trade for District, Regional, Provincial, and other crests from Canada and foreign countries. Large display of crests.
   http://www.mierau.ca/scoutbadges/
http://ottawa.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/View?filename=ot_scoutcamp20040806
Scout battles Scouts over camp sale - CBC Ottawa Open in a new browser window
   A 43-year-old Scout camp in Eastern Ontario is on the verge of disappearing, as the national organization tries to grapple with a diminishing roll call.
   http://ottawa.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/View?filename=ot_scoutcamp20040806
http://www.theobserver.ca/2004/pts_040812.html
Scout camp on chopping block - Sarnia Observer Open in a new browser window
   couts Canada's decision to put Camp Chester near here on a list of 20 properties to be sold will be appealled by the local camp committee. To deal with declining enrolment and growing costs, Scouts Canada recently reviewed all of the 260 or so properties
   http://www.theobserver.ca/2004/pts_040812.html
http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/LondonFreePress/News/2004/09/11/624279.html
Scout leaders clash over future of camp - London Free Press Open in a new browser window
   Elgin Scout leaders are becoming increasingly frustrated with the "sham" process they face in an effort to overturn a Scouts Canada property review committee decision to close Camp Timken. Barely able to contain her anger, Karen Palmer, one of f
   http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/LondonFreePress/News/2004/09/11/624279.html
http://ScoutDocs.ca/
ScoutDocs Open in a new browser window
   Resources site. Topics include: Klondike Derby, Scouting issues, spirituality, ceremonies, kit lists, Venturer and Rover bylaws.
   http://ScoutDocs.ca/
http://n2zgu.50megs.com/CAND.htm
Scouting in Canada Open in a new browser window
   History of Scouting and current status of national Scouting organizations.
   http://n2zgu.50megs.com/CAND.htm
http://geocities.com/scouterkevin/
Scouting with Staves & Stetsons Open in a new browser window
   Canadian Scouting history through a photo gallery and stories. Photographs from personal collections of Canadian Scouts through the Years.
   http://geocities.com/scouterkevin/
http://www.northpeel.com/br/editorial/letter/story/2451145p-2838999c.html
Scouts Canada are inclusive, diverse - The Brampton Guardian Open in a new browser window
   I read with interest your article entitled, Baden-Powell Scouts active in the Brampton area which appeared in the Dec. 5 edition. Regrettably, Scouts Canada was not contacted in order to fact check the comments that were made about our organization. I wou
   http://www.northpeel.com/br/editorial/letter/story/2451145p-2838999c.html
http://www.almaguinnews.com/Letters/36_LET_09_08_04.htm
Scouts Canada's Version - Almaguin News Open in a new browser window
   A great deal has been reported in the media lately, including this newspaper, concerning Scouts Canada’s intention to reduce the number of properties it maintains and operates in Ontario. As the head of Scouts Canada, a volunteer position, I feel it is
   http://www.almaguinnews.com/Letters/36_LET_09_08_04.htm
http://www.insidetoronto.ca/to/opinion/column/story/1526356p-1795306c.html
Scouts a great experience that benefits the whole child - InsideToronto.ca Open in a new browser window
   By Anne Kyne. Column about the effect of Scouting on children from a parent's perspective.
   http://www.insidetoronto.ca/to/opinion/column/story/1526356p-1795306c.html
http://www.stthomastimesjournal.com/story.php?id=118576
Scouts have plan - St. Thomas Times-Journal Open in a new browser window
   Elgin Scout leaders have formulated a five-year program plan designed to justify the continued operation of Camp Timken, currently under threat of closure by a Scouts Canada property review committee. The plan hinges on increasing local membership after s
   http://www.stthomastimesjournal.com/story.php?id=118576
http://scoutingmuseum.com/canada.htm
Scouts on Stamps Canada Open in a new browser window
   Images of postal issues depicting Scouting.
   http://scoutingmuseum.com/canada.htm
http://www.almaguinnews.com/Articles2004/33_6_08_18_04.htm
Scouts: Green Bay not seen as being accessible - Almaguin News Open in a new browser window
   Lack of accessibility is one of the driving forces behind Scouts Canada's decision to sell off 1st Burk's Falls Scout Troop's 47 acre wilderness camp on Lake Cecebe.
   http://www.almaguinnews.com/Articles2004/33_6_08_18_04.htm
http://www.scoutscan.com/scoutscan.shtml
Scoutscan.com Open in a new browser window
   Scouts Scope Newsletter, news, and resources including games, program ideas, Scoutmaster's Minutes, books by BP and others, and the entire Jim Speirs archives.
   http://www.scoutscan.com/scoutscan.shtml
http://www.seascout.org/ships/international/Canada/index.html
Sea Scouting in Canada Open in a new browser window
   Index of units.
   http://www.seascout.org/ships/international/Canada/index.html
http://michnews.com/artman/publish/article_4691.shtml
The Death of Canadian Scouting - MichNews.com Open in a new browser window
   Big Canadian real estate is on the market. A rather sizable chunk of Lord Robert Baden-Powell's Empire is available for investors, homebuilders, fishing resort prospectors, or blacktop barons. Scouts Canada is pounding in "for sale" signs at the
   http://michnews.com/artman/publish/article_4691.shtml
http://www.theobserver.ca/2001/pts_010117.html
Trouble boils over for Scouts - Sarnia Observer Open in a new browser window
   One official blames the turmoil on people not getting along. While cubs and boy scouts in Sarnia's church basements continue to meet regularly, the executive that runs the show is in disarray and Scouts Canada has rescinded the Sarnia charter. For the
   http://www.theobserver.ca/2001/pts_010117.html
http://www.almaguinnews.com/Viewpoint/36_VIEW_09_08_04.htm
Which Is It Scouts Canada? - Almaguin News Open in a new browser window
   In a letter that can be found on this page, Scouts Canada commissioner Mike Scott says he wants to clear the air over the issue of property sales. One of those properties happens to be 47 acres on Lake Cecebe, known as Green Bay Camp. Viewpoint by Allan D
   http://www.almaguinnews.com/Viewpoint/36_VIEW_09_08_04.htm
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Why Scouts Canada is selling land - TheStar.com Open in a new browser window
   A great deal has been reported in the media lately, including this newspaper, concerning Scouts Canada's intention to reduce the number of properties it maintains and operates in Ontario. As the head of Scouts Canada, a volunteer position, I feel it is im
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