Many municipal bylaws are on the books but not enforced, like the one prohibiting street hockey. The fact is that cities are pretty tolerant but get panicky when a neighbour complains. Now Dollard des Ormeaux has got a public relations problem.
Quebec street hockey dad fights fine
Last Updated: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 | 9:06 PM ET Comments115Recommend71
CBC News
David Sasson, fined for playing street hockey with his son, says municipal leaders in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Que., should encourage children to play outside.David Sasson, fined for playing street hockey with his son, says municipal leaders in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Que., should encourage children to play outside. (CBC)More than 500 people have signed a petition to strike down a Montreal-area West Island bylaw that forbids street sports, after a father was fined for playing hockey outside with his son and friends.
The acting mayor of Dollard-des-Ormeaux, where the offence occurred, says the bylaw won't be changed, but this shouldn't stop street hockey games — unless someone complains.
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/montreal/story/2010/03/23/montreal-street-hockey-fine.html
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