Letter: Guelph Has Legal Duty to Clear Snowy Bike Lanes
December 9, 2025
Mayor Cam Guthrie and Guelph City CouncilGuelph City Hall1 Carden StreetGuelph, ONN1H 3A1 Re: Bike Lane Winter Maintenance Dear Honourable
Mayor Cam Guthrie and Guelph City CouncilGuelph City Hall1 Carden StreetGuelph, ONN1H 3A1 Re: Bike Lane Winter Maintenance Dear Honourable
Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 is Doug Ford and Prabmeet Sarkaria’s most recent volley in the war on
The other morning, I took our kiddo to daycare for the first time on our fab new Bullitt e-assist cargo
Hit and runs are terrifyingly common in Ontario. We regularly see pedestrians and people on bikes hit by motorists who flee the scene. The injuries in many cases are quite serious and life changing. Not to fear though, should you be involved in a hit and run, you have options. If you are involved in a hit and run and injured as a result, you can still access no fault Accident Benefits for rehab be
Dave Shellnutt 800.725.0754 dave@thebikinglawyer.ca www.thebikinglawyer.caJuly 20, 2026 Chief Eric StubbsOttawa Police ServiceP.O. Box 9634 Station T, Ottawa, ON K1G 6H5
On June 11, 2025, our cyclist client was finishing a long ride outside of Ottawa. Next thing he knew, he
Explains whether cyclists may ride two abreast in Ontario and elsewhere in Canada. The article discusses visibility and passing safety, differences between provincial and municipal rules, and recommends prioritizing safety and moving single file when necessary to permit safe passing.
A guide for cyclists injured by potholes and other road hazards. It recommends reporting hazards, seeking medical attention, documenting and measuring the hazard, contacting a lawyer promptly, and providing required municipal notice within the applicable deadline.
Discusses injuries caused by snow and ice on municipal and private property in Ontario. It highlights short notice periods, documenting the scene, seeking medical attention, contacting counsel, and notifying the municipality promptly.
Explains why photographs, video, vehicle information, witnesses, signage, road conditions and nearby cameras can be critical evidence after a cycling collision. It also advises preserving damaged bikes and helmets and documenting the scene when possible.