As pretty usual, that article is FULL of errors, likely on purpose to get reader interest. They were NOT given a ticket due to the social distancing by-law in Oakville. They belonged to the same household, so the by-law does not apply. The By-Law officer did not state or accuse them of breaking the social distancing (2m) by-law ... they stated they needed to get off the property ... implying they could roller blade just not on the property. The property was closed due to the PROVINCIAL ORDER (it says right there Glen Abbey Community Center) all public venues need to close and people are not permitted to use them or be situated on their premises. The municipality actually had no choice in the matter. It comes from the province. The dad was being a di*k ... yes, he asked a question ... but there's posters everywhere on the center doors, light poles, etc. that make it clear the venue is closed. Then he "asks" a question ... I wasn't there but I'm sensing from the article the officer gave him sufficient warning, and he was just being a little too stubborn about it. What some people don't understand is the laibility the government takes on if these orders are not enforced. All you need is for an officer to turn a blind eye, then somebody else claims they got COVID at the facility, and the cops were being complacent ... $1 million lawsuit ... lawyers will be all over that! From what I've seen, officers have been giving a lot of warnings, which tells me they aren't pounding people, they are trying to do this as nicely as possible.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gilroy
