Tag: safety
Grandfather handed Varney Pond to SVCA for public swimming, family says
A Varney resident says her grandfather gave the Varney Pond site to the conservation authority for $1 decades ago, with the stipulation that it remain open for public swimming. The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority announced last week that it has closed the pond until further notice for “public safety and environmental protection.” “We don’t think […]
Petition calls on conservation authority to reopen Varney Pond
Varney’s beloved swimming hole will not be filled this year due mainly to safety concerns and will remain closed until further notice, the general manager of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority said Wednesday. That’s not sitting well with some people who have been signing a petition to reopen the popular swimming area. The pond in […]
Neighbourhood’s fears grow over ‘escalation’ in pellet gun shootings
An east London community is warning of an escalation of bus shelter vandalism in their neighbourhood that has some fearing for their safety.
Planning a fireworks display? Londoners reminded to obey bylaw
Under a City of London bylaw, fireworks can only be discharged between dusk and 11 p.m. on Monday of the Victoria Day long weekend.
Demolition firm fined $70K over 24-foot fall that killed worker
CHATHAM – A Chatham demolition company has been fined $70,000 over the on-the-job death of an employee who fell at a worksite in 2021.