City issues more than two dozen tickets for non-compliance with mask bylaw

Twenty-five tickets were issued to people who failed to comply with the city’s mask bylaw since December 30. It was announced by the city bringing the total number of tickets issued for non-compliance to 98 since the city introduced the bylaw on August 1.

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One ticket was also issued for failure to display the proper signage, the first one issued last summer.

On December 11, the city increased the fines people must pay for non-compliance, from $50 to $100 for the first offense, $200 for the second, and $300 for the third.

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On December 11, the city increased the fines people must pay for non-compliance, from $50 to $100 for the first offense, $200 for the second, and $300 for the third.

The city also reminded everyone that public health guidelines must be followed even outdoors, including maintaining two meters of distance on skating rinks or wearing a mask if distancing is not possible. People should wear masks when tying skates in bench areas or sitting by fire pits.

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