Edmontonians who spoke to CTV News Edmonton were divided on the removal of the mask mandate. Some said they are looking forward to not wearing a mask while others feel a sense of hesitancy. “I think it’s great that it’s gone. You’ll recognize people again, you’ll see friends you haven’t seen that you probably passed by with a mask or something,” said a resident on Whyte Avenue. Others described a sense of uncertainty. “I’ll probably still wear a mask. I feel more comfortable wearing a mask for safety reasons,” said a grocery store worker.
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Publishing date: Jan 30, 2021 • January 30, 2021 • 4 minute read • A coyote and a group of magpies wander through the snow-covered skateboard park in McKernan Park. The City of Edmonton is proposing fines for wildlife feeding on public and private properties after an increase in coyote concerns. Photo by David Bloom David Bloom /David Bloom/Postmedia
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The City of Edmonton is recommending new fines to enforce bylaws against feeding wildlife and graffiti vandalism, both of which are rising concerns for many residents and business owners.
In reports headed to council’s community and public services committee Wednesday, the city is proposing bylaw amendments to tackle both issues. Feeding wildlife on private property that could lead to a public safety risk, health risk or nuisance condition could be subject to a fine of $500. Tickets for graffiti offences would be double that, at $1,000.