9 tickets issued for open alcohol in Ottawa parks over two years

Bylaw Services officers have issued nine tickets for open alcohol in public parks over the past two years, as the debate continues on whether the city should allow people to enjoy an alcoholic beverage in parks during the summer.

"Should alcohol in parks be approved as an addition to the Parks and Facilities Bylaw in early 2025, staff would initiate projects in accordance with the parameters approved by City Council as part of the Bylaw."The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App Coun. Shawn Menard tells CTV News he is disappointed the city didn’t recommend to move forward this summer."We saw a very successful pilot in Toronto just last year, and the results of that pilot were positive for that city. So I would have liked to see us move a bit quicker."

Toronto's pilot project allowed people aged 19 and older to drink alcohol beverages in 27 parks across the city. Staff are recommending the pilot project be made permanent.

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