Westwood Developments Ltd., and Tracey’s Landscaping Ltd., pleaded guilty to violations under the Halifax Peninsula Land Use bylaw for operating an illegal snow removal depot.

Each charge carries a minimum fine of $100 a day, which means the companies could each be facing a minimum fine of $16,800 for their alleged bylaw violations.

When evidence of the operation was flagged to the municipality by Global News, it was revealed that such activities aren't permitted on the old Ben's Bakery lot that's been abandoned for several years.