Bylaw Enforcement

• Ontario city to fine homeowners who block public paths with loose leaves

  Burlington council has approved fines for residents who leave piles of leaves blocking sidewalks, bike lanes, roads or storm drains, citing safety and flooding risks.

  Environment

  Oct 27, 2025
  
• Sidewalk snow removal bylaw enforcement in Regina, one year later

  It's been a year since the City of Regina enacted the Sidewalk Snow Clearing Bylaw. The City is calling the program a success with a compliance rate of 86.6 per cent.

  Weather

  Jan 5, 2023
  
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• Person seriously injured in collision during homecoming party in Kingston

  Queen's University students took to the streets for annual homecoming and "fake homecoming" celebrations on Saturday, keeping Kingston first responders busy.

  Crime

  Oct 23, 2022
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• City of Penticton announces hiring of 4 new police officers

  The city said four new community safety officers, a new bylaw enforcement officer and a new bylaw intake administrator were also hired.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2022
• Lake Country says it won’t take further action on sport court noise complaint

  A Lake Country, B.C. man said he is feeling stifled after the municipality had a lawyer send him a letter over his noise complaints.

  News

  Mar 23, 2021
• Here’s how Toronto, Peel Region will enforce new ‘red-level’ social gathering rules

  Officials said bylaw officers from both regions will not issue tickets if groups from different households are caught congregating because that rule is only 'a recommendation.'

  Health

  Nov 13, 2020
• First Winnipeg public health ticket handed out to scofflaw skateboarder

  City of Winnipeg bylaw officers have issued their first ticket for breaking public health orders during the COVID-19 outbreak.

  Health

  May 1, 2020
• City of London cracks down on bylaw enforcement for local salvage yards

  Five salvage yards have been charged following a City of London business-licensing bylaw enforcement blitz.

  Crime

  Feb 10, 2020
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• London public nuisance by-law continues to reel in complaints

  City council amended the by-law last year to prohibit the unnecessary interference with use and enjoyment of a public space.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2019
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• Marijuana consumption sites could be coming to Calgary festivals

  Calgary city council has approved a bylaw allowing festivals to set up designated marijuana smoking areas, once legalization takes effect.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2018