They travelled from across Canada and as far away as the United States. Thousands of labour supporters packed Victoria Park for last Saturday’s rally to show their support for workers at London’s Electro-Motive Diesel on Oxford Street. Union members, union leaders, labour leaders and politicians from various levels of government were in attendance at the rally. (photo: Terri Low)
OPP vow to increase enforcement on Ontario highways
Written by North London Beacon
Tuesday, 24 January 2012 15:54
The number of people that have lost their lives on OPP patrolled highways has more than doubled this year over the same period last year, according to statistics. Since January 1, seventeen people have tragically lost their lives in vehicle crashes. The OPP notes that the first weeks of January have been treacherous on Ontario roads but it is too early to predict how road safety will fare throughout the rest of the year. In response to these figures, the OPP vow to deploy all available resources and utilize intelligence led policing to target enforcemnent while continuing to educate drivers of their responsibility to be safe road users. "The OPP is committed to addressing this disturbing start to the year with heightened education and enforcement. We will be relentless in our approach," said Chief Superintendent Don Bell, Commander Highway Safety Division. "We intend to use every available means at our disposal to stem this needless loss of lives." The education and targeted enforcement will focus on the “Big Four” high risk driving behaviours identified in the OPP’s international award winning Provincial Highway Traffic Safety Program (PTSP). The program names the four leading causes of injuries and death on Ontario highways as aggressive driving, distracted driving, impaired driving and occupants not wearing safety restraints. Weather conditions can
It felt like fall with temperatures near +10 degrees last Wednesday but by Thursday of last week, it felt like we’d been dropped into the middle of winter. The temperatures started dropping overnight, the winds picked up and the snow started making roads treacherous. Parts of Highway 402 were closed following a multiple vehicle collision. In North London, the driving was a challenge too, as seen above on Wonderland Road North. (photo: Terri Low)
Last Updated on Friday, 27 January 2012 19:38
London ranks above average in recent municipal survey
Written by North London Beacon
Tuesday, 24 January 2012 15:52
In terms of overall performance when compared to other municipalities, the City of London ranks above average according to the most recent OMBI survey. The OMBI (Ontario Municipal Chief Administrative Officer’s Benchmarking Initiative) measures how efficiently and effectively Ontario municipalities deliver programs and services. The report focuses on 28 services that are common to municipalities including roads, transit, policing, long term care, libraries, water and wastewater systems, solid waste management and social assistance. It focuses on year over year data, allowing city administrators, elected officials and citizens to compare performance levels to previous years. London ranks above or equivalent to the median in 24 of 28 service areas and
They travelled from across Canada and as far away as the United States. Thousands of labour supporters packed Victoria Park for last Saturday’s rally to show their support for workers at London’s Electro-Motive Diesel on Oxford Street. Union members, union leaders, labour leaders and politicians from various levels of government were in attendance at the rally. 
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