Summary of charges from St. Patrick’s Day unsanctioned street gathering

Between March 15 at 5 p.m. and March 18 at 7 a.m., City of Waterloo municipal enforcement responded to 129 calls for noise, nuisance, and lot maintenance related complaints.

Penalty Notices issued between March 15 at 5 p.m. and March 18 at 7 a.m.:

• Nuisance Party ($800) – 16 charges
• Nuisance Noise ($800) – 7 charges
• Occupy a Roof ($800) – 2 charges
• Noise ($400) – 7 charges
• Public Urination ($400) – 4 charges
• Lot maintenance/property standards – 18 clean-ups

“We are disappointed that students and others chose to violate the court order, and put themselves and the community at risk,” said Nicole Papke, Director of Municipal Enforcement. “The injunction was a tool we hoped would discourage the dangerous unsanctioned street gathering, and we are thankful there were no significant injuries. We are grateful to municipal enforcement, fire services, Waterloo Regional Police Service and all our community partners for their efforts this weekend.” 

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Media contact:

Cari Van Niekerk  
Director of Communications
cari.vanniekerk@waterloo.ca