Tag: London bylaws
Animal-rights group ramps up opposition to exotic zoo’s bid for rule changes
A national animal protection advocacy group is ratcheting up its efforts to quash a reptile zoo planned for a west London mall, as the controversial project heads to council Tuesday for a crucial vote.
Letters to the Editor: February 2, 2023
Zoning made meaningless
Zoo’s bid to display exotic animals gets early backing at city hall
City politicians shredded a proposed bylaw change Tuesday night that would allow a commercial zoo to display venomous snakes and other animals that are banned in London, saying it’s “filled with holes” and poses a threat to public safety.
London poised to green-light e-scooters, cargo bikes
Expect a green light for electric scooters and cargo bikes on London’s streets, as city staff prepare new rules to allow their use on public property.
London politicians push decision on zoo’s exotic animals to 2023
You could capture the crux of city council’s lengthy Tuesday debate about rules for a controversial reptile zoo in a few words: Tune in next time.
ANALYSIS: Reptilia wins over some rookie councillors, but will it be enough?
A handful of rookie city politicians, including a trio of small business owners, are eager to welcome a controversial reptile zoo to London, saying council can’t shut out new investment.
City backs down in bylaw dispute with downtown church helping homeless
City hall has backed down in a controversial bylaw dispute that threatened a church and charity’s efforts to feed and help homeless people.
Time’s up to take down election signs after municipal campaigns
Time has run out for civic election candidates to take down their signs from intersections, roadways and front lawns.
Only one criminal charge but lots of ‘reckless’ acts at Western homecoming: Police chief
London police laid just one criminal charge during Western University’s homecoming celebration on the weekend, but the city’s top cop called out revellers for committing “reckless acts,” including pelting officers with beer cans and jumping off utility poles.
Faith leaders shocked by city hall move against church’s homeless program
City hall has suddenly slapped a bylaw infraction on a charity and church that could shut down a daily meal service and drop-in centre for hundreds of homeless Londoners.