Strathroy Turf Farms Ltd. and company director James Glover have been convicted in London court of multiple environmental violations dating back several years.
The charges against the company include submitting false or misleading information to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, as well as failing to file mandatory water-taking records by the required deadlines.
Glover was found guilty of failing to properly maintain a well after its structural completion, including leaving debris inside, neglecting required disinfection procedures, and allowing well water to be supplied before safety standards were met. He was also convicted for failing to complete a well record, as required under provincial regulations.
The offences occurred on various dates between October 31, 2018, and July 31, 2024. Convictions were handed down on April 3, 2025.
The court imposed fines totaling $24,000 against Strathroy Turf Farms Ltd., along with a $6,000 victim fine surcharge. The company has 180 days to pay. Glover was fined $2,000, plus a $250 victim fine surcharge, also payable within 180 days.
This is not the company’s first penalty for environmental non-compliance. In August 2004, Strathroy Turf Farms Ltd. was fined $11,250 under the Pesticides Act.
Written by: C. Soares