by Rodolfo Martinez | Mar 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
We hope that you had a Happy Valentine’s Day and that you and your loved ones are staying safe and connected, as we continue to follow COVID 19 rules and regulations. Mark your Calendars February is Black History Month. To mark the occasion, London Police Service...
by Rodolfo Martinez | Feb 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Over the past year or so, we have been fortunate enough to participate in an Ontario Job Creation Partnership, funded through Employment Ontario. This program has allowed us to bring some much needed expertise to NWL, while allowing participants some great first hand...
by NW London | Jan 19, 2021 | newsletters
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: going to the grocery store or pharmacyaccessing...
by NW London | Dec 24, 2020 | newsletters
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...
by NW London | Dec 1, 2020 | NWL
Role Summary: One of the core activities of this role, will be helping to move Neighbourhood watch from a traditional neighbourhood protection model to one of “community watch”, where addressing social isolation in neighbourhoods is a core priority. This role...
by Rodolfo Martinez | Nov 28, 2020 | newsletters
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...
by NW London | Nov 27, 2020 | NWL
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...
by Nick McCallum | Nov 4, 2020 | COVID-19, NWL
As 2020 comes to a close, there are still many questions surrounding COVID-19. Communities have seesawed between loosening and tightening social restrictions as instances of infection have dictated. And while everyone has been on the lookout for some sort of...
by Nick McCallum | Nov 3, 2020 | Crime Prevention Blog, NWL, Social Media
This past October, Neighbourhood Watch London introduced Facebook Groups for each of the Forest City's 14 wards. With winter fast approaching and no sign of the pandemic abating any time soon, NWL wants to ensure its members stay connected. Facebook Groups are great...
by NW London | Oct 27, 2020 | newsletters
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...
by NW London | Oct 26, 2020 | COVID-19, Safety
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...
by NW London | Sep 29, 2020 | newsletters
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 NW London | Aug 28, 2020 | newsletters
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...
by NW London | Jul 22, 2020 | newsletters, NWL
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: Jose Quezada Jose is our new...
by NW London | Jun 20, 2020 | newsletters
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. Friendly Call Over 55 and Neighbourhood Watch London are helping to reach out to...
by NW London | May 15, 2020 | newsletters
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. Why?...
by NW London | Apr 22, 2020 | newsletters, NWL
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...
by NW London | Apr 20, 2020 | NWL
JCP (Job Creation Partnership) positions are government funded and as such have a special set of requirements. YOU MUST MEET the following requirements: 1. You are a permanent resident of Canada (your Social Insurance Number cannot begin with a 9 if you...
by NW London | Mar 17, 2020 | newsletters, NWL
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. COVID-19 Fraud Alert Unfortunately, this pandemic is being seized by...
by NW London | Mar 17, 2020 | newsletters, NWL
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...
by NW London | Feb 17, 2020 | newsletters, NWL
February 2020 Newsletter 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...
by NW London | Jan 30, 2020 | newsletters, NWL
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. Our forthcoming app is...
by NW London | Dec 10, 2019 | NWL
In this season of giving, we ask that you consider a tax-deductible donation to Neighbourhood Watch London (NWL). As you are no doubt aware, our financial future is in jeopardy. The City of London no longer provides grant money to NWL, and we must now rely on options...
by NW London | Jan 25, 2018 | Safety
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...
by NW London | Dec 14, 2017 | Safety
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. This past fall London had seen an increase in reports of burglaries that seemed to be targeting...
by NW London | Dec 7, 2017 | Safety
Did you know that shovelling snow can actually be dangerous? Statistically, it’s more dangerous for people aged 55 and up.1 But why? Cold air causes arteries to constrict and decrease blood supply. “When healthy young men shovelled snow, their heart rate and blood...
by NW London | Nov 30, 2017 | Safety
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. The difference between the flu and the...
by NW London | Nov 23, 2017 | Safety
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. Retailers reduce their prices to entice more people out shopping since most...
by NW London | Nov 16, 2017 | Safety
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. People that suffer from substance use and...
by NW London | Nov 9, 2017 | Safety
While the month of November is Fire Prevention Month, Crime Prevention WEEK is this week! November 5th – November 11th! 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...
by NW London | Nov 2, 2017 | Safety
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...
by NW London | Oct 26, 2017 | Safety
October is Ontario’s Healthy Workplace Month and this week, October 22nd-27th 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. 1. Communicable...
by NW London | Oct 19, 2017 | Safety
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...
by NW London | Oct 12, 2017 | Safety
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...
by NW London | Oct 5, 2017 | Safety
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....
by NW London | Sep 28, 2017 | Safety
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...
by NW London | Sep 21, 2017 | Safety
“How many of you have ever felt personally victimized by Regina George?” Many of you will recognize this quote from Mean Girls. Mean Girls is based on a book called Queen Bees and Wannabes written by Rosalind Wiseman. The book was mostly the basis for the movie, and...
by NW London | Sep 14, 2017 | Safety
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...
by NW London | Sep 7, 2017 | Safety
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...
by NW London | Mar 8, 2017 | Crime Prevention Blog
The Trace Identified Pen is an anti-theft device helping residents to mark their property so that in the event of theft, they could have their property returned to them. Endorsed by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, the Trace Identified pens use a new...
by NW London | Jan 3, 2017 | Crime Prevention Blog, Social Media
About 6 months ago, my family and I were considering buying our first home. Being new to London, we weren’t sure what to expect. What we did know was our priority was to find a safe, nurturing community for our children to grow up in. We worked with our realtor...
by NW London | Jan 3, 2017 | Crime Prevention Blog, Social Media
Here at Neighbourhood Watch London, we’ve created a new hashtag to use on Twitter called #EyesOpenLDN. This hashtag is meant to be used as a reminder to be on the lookout for any suspicious activities, people that need assistance, and safety concerns in the community....
by NW London | Oct 4, 2016 | Crime Prevention Blog
Ask any immigrant what they felt like when moving to Canada and most likely they will say it was excitement and anticipation combined with fear and uncertainty. When everything around you is new and unfamiliar, including the language and the culture, it can take some...
by NW London | Jul 26, 2016 | Crime Prevention Blog
The Top 4 Reasons Why Reporting a Crime is So Important Have you ever witnessed a crime? Had your car broken into? A window busted? A garden gnome stolen off your front lawn? You may wonder if it's even worth your time reporting such crimes. In fact, many crimes just...
