Please don t gather , Toronto police issue more than 400 additional fines ahead of weekend
by Carl Garnich, News Staff
Posted May 14, 2021 4:09 pm EDT
Last Updated May 14, 2021 at 4:28 pm EDT
Bicycle police officers keep an eye on Trinity Bellwoods Park in Toronto on Sunday, May 24, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Summary
1,017 provincial and criminal charges have been laid
While it’s expected to be a nice weekend weather-wise, with highs nearing 20 degrees, Toronto police are once again urging people to not gather with friends and family.
Staff Superintendent Randy Carter said in a statement that officers have attended 1,000 gatherings since the launch of the service’s dedicated enforcement teams on April 22.
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Published Wednesday, May 12, 2021 1:52PM EDT Pedestrians and cyclists will be able to take over Lake Shore Boulevard West this weekend as ActiveTO returns to the major artery in the city. ActiveTO launched last spring and closed major roads to allow pedestrians and cyclists more room to exercise while physically distancing outdoors. The program returned to Toronto on May 1 but this weekend will be the first where Lake Shore Boulevard West is shut down. This weekend, road closures will also be in place along Lake Shore Boulevard East, Bayview Avenue and in High Park. The following closures will be in place from Saturday, May 15 at 6 a.m. until Sunday, May 16 at 9 p.m: