I think maybe–just maybe–this never-ending winter has finally come to an end. The snow is almost gone and temperatures are rising to the double digits. With the warmer weather comes more kids out on the streets riding bicycles. In Ontario, kids are required to wear helmets when cycling on public roads. This law has been in place since 1995. Unfortunately, there are still too many …
Kris Bonn
Kris Bonn is a Past President of OTLA and principal lawyer at Bonn Law in Belleville, Ontario. For more than a decade, he has championed community safety and injury prevention initiatives, including the annual Helmets on Kids program, helping ensure local children have access to properly fitted bicycle helmets and safety education.
Ice and snow on private properties: Know your responsibilities
Snow, snow and more snow! This winter has been one for the ages. As a property owner you just finish clearing snow from your walkway/entrance and you are out there again trying to keep walkways as clear as possible. At some point you may just give up and let the snow and ice accumulate. But if you are a property owner that could be risky. …