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ByWard Market Businesses Plead for Relief Amid Ticket Surge

2/7/2025

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Ottawa's ByWard Market is facing turmoil as business owners grapple with harsh bylaw enforcement, resulting in a surge of parking tickets that scare away suppliers and customers. Co-owner David Mangano emphasizes that ticketing during deliveries threatens their financial stability. In a desperate plea, businesses are calling on the city for more leniency and additional loading zones to keep their operations afloat.

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Ottawa's ByWard Market is facing turmoil as business owners grapple with harsh bylaw enforcement, resulting in a surge of parking tickets that scare away suppliers and customers. Co-owner David Mangano emphasizes that ticketing during deliveries threatens their financial stability. In a desperate plea, businesses are calling on the city for more leniency and additional loading zones to keep their operations afloat.