Slip And Fall: An Ounce Of Prevention
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]January 5, 2007 By Brian Babcock The exceptionally mild winter in Thunder Bay has lead us to observe that systems for outdoor maintenance (clearing snow or ice, preventing run off from freezing) may need to be updated. What was reasonable for one set of conditions may be inadequate in milder weather. For instance, salt and chemical […]
Noisy And Nuisance Neighbours
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]December 28, 2006 By Brian Babcock Maybe you just purchased your dream home on the lake and wake up one morning to the roar of jet skis. Perhaps you have lived in an established neighbourhood for twenty years, and the house next door was just subdivided into apartments, and next thing you know, there are motorbikes […]
When Is A Boat A Car?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]October 24, 2006 By Brian Babcock While Canada’s Supreme Court did not actually say that a boat was a car in a recent decision, they did decide that the limits on damages under the Canada Shipping Act did not apply to injuries suffered when a doctor was injured by a bungee cord which struck his eye while he […]
Non-conforming Uses, Zoning And The Court Of Appeal
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]June 9, 2006 By Brian Babcock In a previous article, I discussed the recent Superior Court ruling in Watts v Benvenutti. In that decision, a judge ruled that a landowner could operate a horse farm in an area now zoned residential, finding it to be a legally non-conforming use. The judge rejected an argument advanced by […]
What Is The Purpose Of Ontario’s Road Access Act?
May 28, 2006 Prior to the appeal decision (992275 Ontario Inc. & Karin Winklemann v. Frank Krowczyk & Lesley Scott-Krowczyk), the common belief was that the Road Access Act was remedial in nature designed to provide road access to owners of parcels of land adjacent to an access road who had no other possible access to their […]
Spring Cleaning…
May 3, 2006 Spring is here. As we do at home, we at Weilers get the urge to do a bit of spring cleaning. Many of our clients who have had wills prepared by our office have recently received letters reminding them to review their estate planning documents. It is a very good idea to […]
Child Support For Children Over The Age Of Majority
May 3, 2006 We are regularly contacted by custodial and non-custodial parents on the issue of child support for children who are over the age of 18. All of us want the best for our children, whatever their age. The decision of when to continue to assist a floundering child, maybe cut those apron strings […]
Child Support Guidelines Table Amounts
May 1, 2006 By Brad Smith The assessment of child support changed dramatically on May 1, 1997 when the Child Support Guidelines came into effect. The Child Support Guidelines have seen changes and amendments over the years. The most significant change came into effect on May 1, 2006 when the Tables were amended. The changes can […]
American Purchasers In Ontario
April 18, 2006 Many Americans are flocking to Northern Ontario for the pristine lakes, excellent hunting, fishing and recreational opportunities. The Canadian dollar is still enticing, and prices remain spectacular bargains. Although the intention of this article is to give you the “heads up” on aspects of the transaction which some of our clients have […]
Child Support Guidelines Table Amounts Increase Effective May 1st
April 13, 2006 Canada’s Child Support Guideline table amounts will increase for the first time since implementation in late 1997. The increases are substantial, and vary depending on the payor’s income. Some examples? A support payor earning $45,000 per year, currently paying $387 per month for one child, will see support increased to $415 – […]