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Dollard-des-Ormeaux, March 29, 2010 – The bylaw which prohibits street games (in Dollard-des-Ormeaux) has been in effect for over 25 years. The ticket recently given to a Dollard-des-Ormeaux resident for playing street hockey with his son and a dozen other youths is an isolated case and the one and only ticket ever given for street hockey in the City’s existence.
Mayor Janiszewski deplores the public outcry sparked by residents and journalists alike over such an isolated case and wishes to remind all citizens that the City of Dollard-des-Ormeaux strongly endorses sports for youth and is proud to see young persons playing, provided that they are in no danger, do not damage cars or disturb public order and peace. The bylaw which exists in most cities will not be changed, as it is based on a provincial law.
To all parents: "Nothing has changed. Let your children play as usual, but make sure that they are doing so safely and with respect for the property of others.”
Posted at the request of Mickey Max Guttman, City Councillor, Dollard Des Ormeaux.
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Mayor Janiszewski deplores the public outcry sparked by residents and journalists alike over such an isolated case and wishes to remind all citizens that the City of Dollard-des-Ormeaux strongly endorses sports for youth and is proud to see young persons playing, provided that they are in no danger, do not damage cars or disturb public order and peace. The bylaw which exists in most cities will not be changed, as it is based on a provincial law.
To all parents: "Nothing has changed. Let your children play as usual, but make sure that they are doing so safely and with respect for the property of others.”
Posted at the request of Mickey Max Guttman, City Councillor, Dollard Des Ormeaux.
Play On!
