Westmount Mall

• Reptile zoo and City of London, Ont., reach settlement in legal dispute

  The City of London, Ont., and Reptilia, a local reptile zoo, have reached a settlement in their dispute over the zoo's right to display animals. Details are still under wraps.

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2024
  
• ‘Doesn’t change anything,’ says Reptilia’s lawyer as London, Ont. seeks court order

  The City of London, Ont., wants a judge to declare that the Reptilia zoo that opened two months ago contravenes a municipal animal control bylaw.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2023
  
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• Bylaw complaints filed by animal welfare group about London, Ont. reptile zoo

  A lawyer representing Reptilia, the indoor reptile zoo in London, Ont., said Friday that the zoo would respond accordingly should municipal law enforcement act on complaints.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2023
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• Planned London, Ont. reptile zoo moves in Burmese python despite bylaw exemption denial

  The announcement comes after city council rejected a proposed animal control by-law exemption to restrictions prohibiting the ownership and display of certain animals.

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2023
• London, Ont. council votes down Reptilia Zoo exemption request for exotic animals

  London, Ont. council voted down a motion Tuesday that would have helped bring exotic animals to a Reptilia Zoo at its impending location in Westmount Mall.

  Politics

  Feb 14, 2023
• Debate over Reptilia Zoo to continue

  London city council's community and protective services committee voted in favour of two bylaw amendments that would permit Reptilia to operate out of Westmont Mall.

  Politics

  Feb 1, 2023
• Reptilia’s push for London, Ont. bylaw exemption stalled at city hall

  Despite previous opposition from city council, Reptilia obtained a building permit earlier this year that allowed it to set up shop in Westmount Mall.

  Politics

  Nov 29, 2022
• MLHU to open new COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Westmount Mall

  The MLHU says after successful clinics at CF Masonville Place and White Oaks Mall, a new COVID-19 vaccine clinic will open at Westmount Shopping Centre starting Thursday, July 7.

  Health

  Jul 5, 2022
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• ‘What went wrong?’ London, Ont. councillor, wildlife advocate shocked Reptilia obtained permit

  Zoocheck sought a legal opinion that suggests that 'the facility envisioned by Reptilia is not permitted' under municipal or provincial bylaw and licensing frameworks.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2022
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• Superking Supermarket in London, Ont., temporarily closes following COVID-19 case

  The Westmount Shopping Centre grocery store says it will be using the 13-day closure to 'conduct a deep cleaning and sanitization of the store' after a COVID-19 case was reported.

  Health

  Apr 27, 2021