Tag: backyard
Sarnia ends temporary ban on backyard fires
Sarnia’s temporary ban on backyard fires has ended. The city said Saturday its ban on recreational fires had been lifted by Sarnia Fire Rescue Services following the ending of Environment…
Ka-boom? City politicians consider complete ban on backyard fireworks
News Local News City politicians are mulling a complete ban on the sale and use of backyard fireworks, an overhaul of London’s existing bylaw that’s slated for more public consultation…
St. Thomas politicians heed expert’s avian flu warning, halt backyard chickens plan
Politicians in St. Thomas put off a decision Monday night to launch a pilot program allowing backyard chickens amid concerns about the deadly avian flu. City council backed a staff…
Avian-flu threat means now isn’t time to allow backyard chickens: Expert
News Local News With avian flu threatening flocks in Ontario, now is not the time to consider allowing backyard chickens, St. Thomas politicians are being told. Author of the article:…
Province speaks out against new approach route: ‘Has a large ‘not in my backyard’ content’
Several municipalities have previously expressed their concerns about the new approach route. In Amersfoort, a large majority of the city council opposed the plans. And residents in De Bilt, Houten…
Oudegracht one-way traffic and paying for a boat in the backyard: this is stated in Utrecht’s water plan
In time, the alderman wants to introduce one-way traffic on the Oudegracht. All vessels, including canoes and SUPs, may then only sail from north to south. Because this decision causes…
Baarnse family encounters war munitions in their backyard: ‘There were suddenly two soldiers at the door’
When placing a new fence in your garden, you do not expect to encounter ammunition from the Second World War. Yet that is exactly what happened to the Boterenbrood family…
Chatham-Kent launches survey on idea of urban backyard chickens
Chatham-Kent residents have the opportunity to give feedback on the idea of backyard chickens. A survey was launched Friday through the Let’s Talk CK community engagement tool and will remain…
Backyard chickens to be investigated by Chatham-Kent council
Chatham-Kent council will investigate the possibility of allowing homeowners to keep their own chickens. On Monday, Coun. Anthony Ceccacci said while the municipality’s responsible animal ownership bylaw permits chickens on…
Chatham-Kent council votes to investigate backyard chickens, survey public
An issue that Chatham-Kent council has pecked away at in previous years took the next step Monday, after a successful motion to investigate backyard chickens. South Kent County. Anthony Ceccacci,…