We got an email from a guy steamed that bylaw officers were apparently doling out parking tickets in the area of College Avenue public school during last Friday's first H1N1 clinic.
"Considering wait times of 2 to 7 hours it's no wonder there were parking infractions," the emailer wrote, adding while he understands the importance of enforcing parking restrictions, the city "should have the compassion and decency to overlook insignificant parking infractions ... rather than capitalizing on the backbone of the taxpayer during a national health pandemic."
He calls on the city to forgive any tickets issued during the clinic.
We have not been able to confirm the email yet for use as a letter to the editor, but perhaps another clinic-goer can confirm the ticketing angle?
UPDATE -- That didn't take long. Someone from the city's communications department just called to explain the tickets were issued because parking along narrow neighbourhood roads was preventing emergency vehicle access. If you're going to a clinic be careful where you park.
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