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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.

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.

Tips for a Safe & Spooky Halloween!

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 18:31:08 -0400

Like most of 2020, Halloween is undoubtedly going to look a lot different from previous years. But different doesn’t have to mean worse—it just means we have to get a little bit more creative in trying to celebrate our more ghoulish tendencies.

While health authorities haven’t officially nixed trick-or-treating during the pandemic, they have urged people to exercise good judgement by taking proper precautions. Recent media reports include comments by Mayor Ed Holder and Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Chris Mackie, which highlight considerations in planning for Halloween. Recently, Ontario has rolled back some rules on social gatherings, and has even reverted three major areas (opens in a new tab) in the province to modified stage 2 restrictions. You can read a CTV article here for more local details (opens in a new tab).

Understanding Cyberbullying

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 16:54:40 -0500

Bullying is the imbalance of power between two people. This imbalance of power occurs when someone intentionally and repeatedly says or does hurtful things to someone else. You might remember our blog from September called How to Prevent Bullying that touched on how to identify bullying and how you can report and prevent bullying.

Safety Tips for Leaving Your House During the Holidays

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 00:09:26 -0500

Many students are currently finishing exams and preparing to head home for the holidays. During the holiday season, robberies, burglaries, and thefts tend to increase.

Managing Snow This Winter

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 10:52:24 -0500

Did you know that shovelling snow can actually be dangerous? Statistically, it’s more dangerous for people aged 55 and up.¹ But why?

Preparing for the Seasonal Flu

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 02:16:04 -0500

As flu season is in full swing, we thought we might cover some of the ways that you might prevent the flu if you haven’t already caught it. This blog article is going to discuss 8 ways in which you might stay safe from the flu.

Black Friday Shopping

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 09:25:16 -0500

Most people are already familiar with the notoriety of Black Friday. For those that aren’t, Black Friday is the day after American Thanksgiving that kicks off the holiday shopping season.

Barriers to Substance Use Recovery

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 11:37:47 -0500

This week is National Addictions Awareness Week and in that spirit, we will be discussing common addiction issues that some Londoner’s face and how this affects our community and what we can do to alleviate the issue.

How to Prevent Crime

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 14:32:04 -0500

While the month of November is Fire Prevention Month, Crime Prevention WEEK is this week! November 5^th – November 11^th! In that spirit, we are bringing to you a blog article that talks about some of the most common crimes in London, Ontario and what you can do to prevent them.

The Dangers of Daylight Saving Time

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 11:12:12 -0400

The concept of Daylight Saving was first conceived by Benjamin Franklin. It was inspired when he woke up one day at 6am and saw light coming in through his window. He considered that if he had slept until noon, like he and the rest of Paris normally would, he would have slept through 6 hours of daylight and in turn been awake for 6 hours through the night by candle light. The latter was much more expensive so, in the spirit of economy, he thought up the novel idea of daylight saving and how it could save Parisians a great deal of money!

The 4 Ways that Your Office is Unsafe

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 11:23:05 -0400

October is Ontario’s Healthy Workplace Month and this week, October 22^nd-27^th is Workplace Safety Week. In that spirit, we will be discussing common workplace safety issues and ways that you can prevent them, whether you are an employee or an employer.

5 Ways to Have a Safe Halloween

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 13:15:06 -0400

Halloween is an exciting time for children as they get to dress up as some of their heroes and run around their neighbourhood with some of their friends and family collecting treats to satisfy their sweet tooth. However, with all the excitement compounded with excess sugar intake, it is easy for an accident to happen. As we mentioned in our previous blog about Halloween Costume Safety, children on Halloween night are twice as likely be struck by a car than on any other night.¹ Halloween can actually be a dangerous night, so take all the precautions that you can so that no one gets hurt and so that everyone has fun.

How to Make Halloween Costumes Safer

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 15:50:00 -0400

Since 1980, there have been 16 cases in which children under the age of 15 years have suffered burn injuries. One of those injuries resulted in death.¹ However, many agree that the biggest risk to injury for children on Halloween is motor vehicle accidents. On Halloween children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car as on any other night of the year.² It is for these reasons that children’s Halloween costumes need to be made safer to prevent fire injuries and vehicle accidents. Below, you will find tips on how to make your children’s Halloween costumes safer.

6 Ways to Have a Great Thanksgiving

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 12:49:05 -0400

The holidays, for some, are the most wonderful times of the year. For others, the holidays can be a stressful time. Getting families together and putting on big meals is a stressful enough task but if you add on boredom or high emotions then things can get explosive. Here are six ways to navigate holiday landmines!

5 Apps to Help You with School and Life

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 11:44:10 -0400

Staying organized during the school year can be difficult. Often, you are so busy that you’re quickly overwhelmed and important things can be forgotten. Schools try to help us with this by offering planners and other learning tools. What people easily forget is that most of us have valuable learning tools right in our pockets…

Our phones!

We are going to tell you about 5 apps that will make your life so much easier and help you stay organized during the school year.

How to Prevent Bullying

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 10:17:38 -0400

“How many of you have ever felt personally victimized by Regina George?”

Many of you will recognize this quote from Mean Girls.

How College/University Students Can Make the School Year Fun

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 12:12:01 -0400

Students have begun their yearly pilgrimage to London with the intention of attending the Fall/Winter college or university session. Some students are new to London, and some students are experiencing life away from home for the first time. In order to help our new community members stay safe as they navigate this exciting time, we decided to compile some tips for staying safe and introduce them to some helpful resources!

How to Stay Safe with Children Going Back to School

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 10:40:49 -0400

It’s that time of the year when the aroma of pumpkin spice fills crisp autumn air. It’s also the time that kids start to return to school! As elementary school, secondary school, and universities/colleges begin their terms, we at Neighbourhood Watch London will be focusing on Back to School Safety.