Newsletters on Neighbourhood Watch London

NWL March 2023 Anti Fraud Update

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:33:27 -0400

Vishing? Phishing? Smishing?

….. Confusing? You bet! They’re all terms to describe cyber scams. March is Fraud Prevention Month, and the Canadian Bankers Association has a quiz on their website to test your fraud awareness. Here’s the link Fraud Prevention Quiz (opens in a new tab)

Just so you know….

Vishing refers to “Voice Fishing”. Scammers leave a voice message asking you to reveal personal information.

NWL February 2023 Anti-Fraud Update

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:56:05 -0500

Do you think this is screenshot of:

A visitor to someone’s home?
A delivery person?
A stranded motorist?
A suspect in a recent grandparents scam?

For the answer (in case you hadn’t guessed it!), click on the link to this news report from February 3rd, CTV News Ottawa (opens in a new tab) This winter the RCMP, OPP, and the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre (CAFC) launched a special campaign to raise awareness of emergency-grandparents scams involving seniors. Last year, a staggering $9.2 million was lost to these scams according to the CAFC. That’s up from $2.4 million in 2021.

London Community News - May 2022

Fri, 20 May 2022 14:53:56 -0400

Welcome to London Community News! It’s a fresh, new look for our Neighbourhood Watch London newsletter, to reflect our connection with Over55 Skills at Work. We’ll be presenting the same timely content, on staying safe, secure and engaged in the London community. However, we’ll be expanding our readership to welcome Over55.

NWL March 2022 Newsletter

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:07:19 -0400

Spring officially arrived on March 20th. The team at NWL wishes you all the best as we welcome the season.

The War in Ukraine - How You Can Help

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:22:53 -0500

Providing Relief for Ukraine

On February 24th, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the beginning of a “special military operation” aimed at the “demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine.” Shortly thereafter, Russian attacks began on cities across the country, including the capital city of Kyiv.

The people of Ukraine need our help during these times of war. Unfortunately, war brings opportunity for scams and other crime, so we have put together a list of reputable organizations.

February 2022 Newsletter

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:15:50 -0500

COVID 19

The Government of Ontario announced this month that it will end its proof of vaccination system, effective March first. The province also moved into the second phase of the COVID-19 reopening plan this month. Requirements for masks will remain in place at this time. For details visit the Health Unit’s website (opens in a new tab).

September 2021 Newsletter

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 09:50:09 -0400

Greetings from Neighbourhood Watch London!

September marks the beginning of fall, and we hope the new season brings you health, happiness, and peace of mind.

Ontario’s Vaccine Passport

Ontario’s new COVID vaccine passport plan was introduced this month. It requires residents to show proof they’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to dine indoors at restaurants and go to gyms and theatres. Here are some highlights via CBC News Vaccine Passport (opens in a new tab). Meanwhile, the Middlesex London Health Unit has set up a new vaccination clinic at White Oaks Mall. The walk-in-clinic will operate from September 14th to September 25th. For information, go to the Health Unit’s website MLHU Vaccination Clinic (opens in a new tab)

NWL August 2021 Newsletter

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:18:23 -0400

Anti-Fraud Seminar

A reminder that NWL will be hosting the second in a series of Zoom webinars on seniors and fraud prevention. Join us Thursday August 26, 2021 at 1 p.m. when Tom Cheel from the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre will be discussing identity theft.

You can join the meeting via Zoom using this link (opens in a new tab).

July 2021 Newsletter

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:55:19 -0400

Save the Date: Anti-Fraud Seminar

Save the Date! Neighbourhood Watch London is pleased to be hosting a series of webinars on seniors and fraud awareness with the support of New Horizons and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

A total of four seminars will be held in the coming months. The sessions will be led by Tom Cheel from the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre’s Senior Support team. Tom is a former detective with the Toronto Police Service, with a specialization in financial crime. The first webinar will be held via Zoom Thursday, July 29th at 1 p.m. Keep an eye out in your email inbox for your invitation to participate in the webinars.

June 2021 Newsletter

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 23:12:44 -0400

June brought a tragic reminder of just how much needs to be done to combat racism, acts of hate, and Islamophobia. As thousands of people, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, gathered June 8th in solidarity, a message from the London Muslim Mosque on its website highlighted next steps: “We will be calling for an immediate National Action Summit on Islamophobia, where federal, provincial, and municipal/territorial leaders come together to take immediate action on dismantling both violent forms of Islamophobia and systemic Islamophobia. These actions are necessary to ensure that no one else suffers the way #OurLondonFamily has suffered.”

May 2021 Newsletter

Fri, 21 May 2021 13:08:02 -0400

COVID-19 Update

While we all continue to observe pandemic protocols, the month of May has brought some key developments. This includes extending vaccine eligibility (opens in a new tab) for people 18 years and older, as well as the announcement of a 3-step reopening plan by the province of Ontario (opens in a new tab). The reopening plan involves easing restrictions through June, July and August beginning with a focus on resuming outdoor activities such as golf, tennis and basketball. Access to indoor activities, such as visiting galleries, is addressed in the third phase.

March/April 2021 Newsletter

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:47:11 -0400

COVID Update

In response to the surge in COVID cases and hospitalizations, a provincewide stay-at-home order was issued effective Thursday April 8th. This requires everyone to remain at home, except for essential purposes. Updated regulations are posted on the Middlesex London Health Unit website (opens in a new tab). The vaccine rollout is also continuing, with updated information which you can view here (opens in a new tab).

January 2021 Newsletter

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:46:37 -0500

The new year has brought new challenges, as the province imposed a lockdown beginning January 14th to help prevent the spread of COVID. This requires everyone to remain at home except for essential purposes including:

NWL December 2020 Newsletter

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 22:27:38 -0500

From our families to yours, we would like to extend our best wishes for the holidays. While the pandemic has made 2020 a very challenging year, our wish is that for all of us 2021 will bring hope, peace and joy.

NWL On The Move

As part of the City of London’s strategy on homelessness, NWL has been asked to vacate its offices for the time being. As part of this initiative, we will now share our offices with Over 55 from the Kiwanis Seniors Centre at 78 Riverside Drive. As you may be aware from media reports, land adjacent to T-Block is being used as part of an emergency shelter plan for the homeless.

NWL November 2020 Newsletter

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 20:34:57 -0500

November is a time of remembrance for those who have served their country. Neighbourhood Watch London would like to express our gratitude to the men and women who have given so much in times of war and peace to help us live in this wonderful community.

NWL Needs Your Support!

As you know, COVID-19 has presented a difficult situation for our entire community, including Neighbourhood Watch London. Our goal is to continue to serve you, and we hope that you will consider supporting us with either an NWL Plus membership - $25 a year - or a one-time donation. Any amounts of $20 or more are tax deductible. You can learn more here.

October 2020 Newsletter

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 11:10:29 -0400

Greetings From NWL!

What’s New at NWL:

Fall has arrived and we hope you are staying safe, and making the best of the season in these challenging times. Of course the pandemic is top of mind as we look at daily reports of COVID numbers and subsequent measures to curb the spread of the virus.

COVID-19 and Halloween

The pandemic has raised questions and concerns among families about trick-or-treating this year. Recent media reports include comments by Mayor Ed Holder and Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Chris Mackie, which highlight considerations in planning for Halloween. We’ve put together a special Halloween guide for our members, which you can read here: NWL COVID-19 Halloween Tips (opens in a new tab)

September 2020 Newsletter

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 23:52:45 -0400

September has brought with it a lot of challenges and change this year because of the pandemic. It’s a very different back-to-school season for families. And we’re all keeping a close eye on measures like restrictions on the size of gatherings, that are mandated by the Province of Ontario in consultation with health authorities. We hope you’re staying safe.

Have Your Say

The City of London is testing a new website, and wants input from residents. Visit London.ca (opens in a new tab) to have a look. The redesigned website will be launched on October, 7 2020. But before that, the city is asking residents for their opinion. The idea behind the redesign is to make the new website easier to navigate with better features for updating information. By visiting the City of London website, you can either go to a prototype of the new version or access the current website.

August 2020 Newsletter

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:38:52 -0400

Greetings! We hope you are staying safe, as summer draws to a close. Like many of you, our NWL team members have been working from home during the pandemic. There are some exciting initiatives that will be rolled out in the months ahead as we look to enhance our digital presence and engage current and future members; notably in the local business community. We will keep you abreast of these developments.

July 2020 Newsletter

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 12:22:44 -0400

Greetings from NWL!

What’s New at NWL:

We are thrilled to welcome some new faces to the NWL team. We are fortunate to have them working with us on a temporary basis, through the Job Creation Partnership program. Here is a bit about them:

June 2020 Newsletter

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 23:41:43 -0400

Greetings! We hope that June 2020 finds you well.

The team at Neighbourhood Watch London is welcoming new Team Members in June who will be working with us in the coming months.

NWL May 2020 Newsletter!

Fri, 15 May 2020 11:53:23 -0400

The Joys of Journaling!

Have you ever kept a journal? Maybe you kept a diary when you were younger, but you’ve long since stopped recording your daily thoughts. Even if you’ve never considered yourself a “writer”, it could be a great time to start journaling.

NWL April 2020 Newsletter

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 23:19:38 -0400

COVID-19 Update

With the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s now more important than ever to support each other to ensure our communities stay strong. Social media is playing a vital role in helping us all stay connected, so please stay in touch! We encourage you to follow us on facebook (opens in a new tab), twitter (opens in a new tab) and instagram (opens in a new tab), and also to join our new facebook group (opens in a new tab) to stay in touch. This new group is private, and only open to NWL members.

NWL March Newsletter

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:19:32 -0400

Dear NWL Members:

As we enter March 2020 in the mist of this COVID-19 pandemic, we would like to reach out to you with suggestions and tips on how you and your watch area can remain safe and healthy.

NWL COVID-19 Update

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 13:29:28 -0400

Dear NWL Members:

As COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus continues to challenge how we work and deliver service, we would like to inform you that our offices are closed until at least April 6th. We remain available to you via e-mail - info@nwlondon.ca - should you have any questions or concerns. Please watch this space for COVID-19 tips for you and your community.

Thank you, and stay healthy!

Sincerely,

Rodolfo Martinez

for the NWL Team

February 2020 Newsletter

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 12:36:00 -0500

Greetings!

Thank you for all of us at Neighbourhood Watch London as we work towards building a stable and sustainable future for our organization. We appreciate those of you who have provided email lists of your Watch members so that we can maintain an up-to-date database.

January 2020 Newsletter

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 14:31:49 -0500

2020: Starting a Year of Clarity

We hope that you all had an enjoyable holiday, and that this year is treating you well. As we continue a period of change for our organization, we wanted to provide a brief update, along with some resources.

Newsletters on Neighbourhood Watch London

NWL March 2023 Anti Fraud Update

Vishing? Phishing? Smishing?

Just so you know….

NWL February 2023 Anti-Fraud Update

London Community News - May 2022

NWL March 2022 Newsletter

The War in Ukraine - How You Can Help

Providing Relief for Ukraine

February 2022 Newsletter

COVID 19

September 2021 Newsletter

Greetings from Neighbourhood Watch London!

Ontario’s Vaccine Passport

NWL August 2021 Newsletter

Anti-Fraud Seminar

July 2021 Newsletter

Save the Date: Anti-Fraud Seminar

June 2021 Newsletter

May 2021 Newsletter

Looking for the June 2021 Newsletter? Click Here.

COVID-19 Update

March/April 2021 Newsletter

COVID Update

January 2021 Newsletter

NWL December 2020 Newsletter

NWL On The Move

NWL November 2020 Newsletter

NWL Needs Your Support!

October 2020 Newsletter

Greetings From NWL!

What’s New at NWL:

COVID-19 and Halloween

September 2020 Newsletter

Have Your Say

August 2020 Newsletter

July 2020 Newsletter

Greetings from NWL!

June 2020 Newsletter

NWL May 2020 Newsletter!

NWL April 2020 Newsletter

COVID-19 Update

NWL March Newsletter

Dear NWL Members:

NWL COVID-19 Update

February 2020 Newsletter

February 2020 Newsletter

January 2020 Newsletter

2020: Starting a Year of Clarity