parks & recreation

Outdoor skating rinks are a popular fixture in most municipalities during the Canadian winter. However, the pr...

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A female was walking on a waterfront trail in mid-winter when she slipped and fell on a build up of ice. The t...

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A female was walking on a waterfront trail in mid-winter when she slipped and fell on a build up of ice. The t...

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Recreational activities increase the municipality's exposure to liability. With the cold temperatures and...

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The importance of accurate documentation should be part of all staff training including part time and seasonal...

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A woman was enjoying her son's baseball game at a municipally owned and operated baseball field. She was sitti...

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A woman was at a municipally owned and operated outdoor skating rink. The rink was maintained throughout the w...

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Any damages found to park benches? Is there any visible damage or graffiti on the signs? Do the bushes and oth...

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Alcohol is forbidden at all ice rinks. Benches should be provided for resting, otherwise skaters will group to...

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