Despite health officials from every level of government calling on the public to stay home to reduce the spread of the coronavirus some people in Oakville and Halton are still not getting the message.

The Town of Oakville’s director of Strategy, Policy and Communications, Jane Courtemanche, said bylaw enforcement officers had a particularly busy weekend (April 4 and April 5) keeping people from congregating in public areas, which are now closed due to COVID-19.

“The town provided warnings in response to 70 complaints, including to groups playing soccer and basketball in the parks,” said Courtemanche.

“The focus this past weekend was on educating the public, but charges will be laid if behavior doesn’t change.”