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London’s bylaw boss says he’s frustrated after his enforcement officers reported cases of adults lifting caution tape to allow kids onto playgrounds that have been closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

City bylaw officers dished out tickets to nine people and four businesses in last week, bringing the total number of citations issued for breaking Ontario’s emergency orders to 36 in London.

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Under Ontario’s state of emergency, all non-essential businesses must be shuttered, gatherings of more than five people are banned and playgrounds, skateboard parks and outdoor sports areas are closed to the public.

Orest Katolyk, London’s manager of bylaw enforcement, singled out rule-breaking parents who are still bringing their children to playgrounds despite the coronavirus outbreak.

“We find this very concerning. We question what these adults are teaching their kids,” Katolyk said Monday.