Hamilton enforcing 'nuisance party' bylaw with court injunction amid St. Patrick's Day weekend
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The City of Hamilton is once again enacting a nuisance party bylaw as it seeks to prevent large gatherings near the campus of McMaster University.
The City of Hamilton is once again enacting a nuisance party bylaw as it seeks to prevent large gatherings near the campus of McMaster University.
The bylaw was last in effect in September 2024. It aims to enforce safety and respect amid popular party weekends such as homecoming and St. Patrick’s Day in the Westdale and Ainslie Wood neighbourhoods.
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Despite its implementation during the start of the school year last year, Hamilton police received 49 calls about unsanctioned street parties near McMaster University. The calls led to five arrests under the bylaw and 10 provincial offence notices.
However, the university says that it does not typically have issues with large St. Patrick’s Day street parties.
“In the recent past, St. Patrick’s Day has not been a time for large street parties, and we are hopeful for the same this year,” associate vice-president and dean of students Sean Van Koughnett said in a news release. “However, we still want our students to prioritize safety, be good neighbours and be aware of the City of Hamilton’s zero tolerance zone over the weekend.”
The bylaw will be in effect until March 18.
