A total of 86 charges have been laid by municipal law enforcement in Hamilton, Ont., against businesses and individuals over alleged violations of provincial orders during the coronavirus pandemic.
The City of Hamilton says the majority of those charges — 53 — have been against individuals using amenities that are closed in order to ensure social distancing and control the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.
Those amenities include escarpment stairs, park infrastructure and golf courses, and fines are set by the province at $750. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Six charges have reportedly been laid for using off-leash dog parks while prohibited, and 12 charges have been laid for