Note from Western regarding the start of the new academic year

As move-in approaches, please note that noise complaints are to be directed to the London Police non-emergency line at 519-661-5670. Details will be forwarded to Municipal Law Enforcement, and police will only attend in cases of extraordinary circumstances or serious safety concerns. By law enforcement will also be conducting proactive educational visits at properties that raised concerns last year. 

Off-Campus Advisors 

Our Off-Campus Advisors are beginning their passive and in-person educational campaigns, reminding students about bylaws related to noise, alcohol, parking, and property upkeep. Western Off Campus Housing is also collaborating with the City on additional house visits later in September to educate students on upcoming waste management changes, including composting and scheduling. 

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Mid-February Neighbourhood News

Sherwood Forest Park

The meeting to discuss options for the new park amenities has been rescheduled to April 3 at 6:30 pm at Orchard Park P.S. You should be receiving a letter inviting you to the meeting and where to provide comments if you cannot attend.

London Transit Open House

The LTC will be removing the bus service from Lawson and Wychwood. It still hasn’t made a decision on the re-routing of the service thru Whitehills and down Wonderland to Sarnia. There will be a public consulation on Tuesday, Feb 19th, at the Central Library Stevenson Hunt Room from 2 to 4 pm and from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Community Meeting on Unsanctioned and Unsafe Street Parties

All public agencies in the City of London involved in public safety, health care, education, and student life are very concerned about the unintended consequences of unsanctioned street parties which have occurred in near campus neighbourhoods. As a result of the most recent event on Broughdale Avenue in September 2018, a task force has been working on a variety of policy matters related to legislation, by-laws and internal policies. This group includes representatives from the City, London Police Service, Western University Administration, and Student Union who specialize in policy matters, and on-campus student programming. If any changes to City By-laws are proposed, Civic Administration will present them to the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) by April 2019.

In an effort to engage the public in the discussion about solutions, a community meeting will be held:

Date: February 25, 2019
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Sir Frederick Banting High School

Family Day at the Museum of Ontario Archaeology

Monday, February 18. 10:00 am – 4:30 pm. Activities free with museum admission.

  • Try hand drumming and share traditional stories with Mi’kmaq storyteller Nina Antoine-Ogilvie;
  • Explore musical history with a visit to Lend an Ear to the Past: An Archaeology of Sound in the feature gallery;
  • Build your own musical instrument.

Engaging with the City Workshop

Take charge of your city. Learn how to navigate City Hall, and participate in council and committee processes.There will be a workshop on March 19th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at London Public Library, Crouch Branch, 550 Hamilton Road. To register, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neighbourgood-workshop-engaging-with-the-city-tickets-53692105533

Campus Master Plan, School Site, and the Medway Valley

Western University Campus  Master Plan

The University is updating its Campus Master Plan. You can find information and a copy of the Plan at:

http://www.uwo.ca/ipb/publicaccountability/campus_master_plan.html

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Neighborhood news and events

Sherwood Forest Public School Site

A reminder of the City-led meeting this coming Wednesday, September 3, at 7 PM at City Hall, 2nd floor. Parking on the street is free after 6 pm.

Our Adoption of the Medway Valley Environmentally Significant Area

Ruth Walton and Patti Prieur are our leaders on this initiative. They invite you to contact them for more information and invite everyone to attend a city event next Saturday. See this poster for more information.

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Western emergency preparedness exercise – May 12

Western University will be conducting an on-campus emergency preparedness exercise on the morning of Monday, May 12.

The drill will likely involve the use of Western’s Severe Weather warning siren.

Western believes that its Severe Weather Warning siren can be a benefit to all who hear it. Western uses data, as well as direct advice, from Environment Canada to determine when to signal a weather alert via the Severe Weather Siren. In the event of a Tornado Warning being issued for the campus and surrounding area, the siren would sound immediately.

Whenever you hear the siren, you are strongly advised to seek shelter; indoors, in basements, and away from windows.

For more safety information related to weather, and to hear what Western’s Severe Weather Siren sounds like, please visit this webpage: http://www.uwo.ca/weather_siren.html