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The Risks of Natural Unstructured Winter Play

More than ever, the public is recreating outside enjoying skating, skiing and sledding. When they do so on pub...

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Risk Management Considerations for Riding the Resurfacer

If you've ever been to a hockey game, you've most likely thought about what it would be like to ride the ice r...

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Risk Management Considerations For Dock Bubbler Systems

Over the winter months, lake front property owners can suffer severe and costly damage to permanently attached...

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City Found Not Liable in Skating Injury Leslie v. Mississauga (City), 2003 (ONSC) & 2006 (ONSCDC)

As published in Ontario Recreation Facilities Association Inc. (ORFA) Facility Forum Fall 2016 - This claim in...

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Risk Management Considerations for Outdoor Skating Rinks

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

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Claim Case Studies & Legislation Slip and Fall Outside of a Community Centre

On a fairly cold winter evening at around 5 p.m., a woman was exiting a community centre arena after watching...

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Claim Case Studies & Legislation Arena Figure Skating Accident Claim Study Facts

A 12-year-old girl was at the local municipally owned and operated community centre. She was a member of the f...

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Risk Management Considerations for Skateboard Parks

Skateboard parks are becoming increasingly popular. However, they can lead to numerous problems and cause liab...

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Claim Case Studies & Legislation McNulty v. Brampton

The plaintiff slipped on an icy sidewalk owned and maintained by the Municipality. She fell down causing soft...

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