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“It’s a mix of both people like myself (who) care and some people who don’t,” he told the Sun.

Bell confirmed a second similar incident took place Sunday around 4:30 p.m. at the CAA Centre at 7575 Kennedy Rd. S., near Hwy. 407.

“Seven individuals were observed by officers to be playing (cricket) in the field. Upon investigation, seven individuals were charged … for failing to obey a provincial order and were issued tickets in the amount of $880,” she said.

The Emergency Measures bylaw, which came into effect March 31, prohibits certain activities and regulates physical distancing to help contain the spread of COVID-19 in the community. Under the bylaw, people must stay at least two metres apart from people who they don’t live with on any public property. All city amenities such as playgrounds, park benches, off-leash dog parts and parking lots are closed.

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown said his was the first city in Ontario to bring in a physical distancing bylaw and has some of the strictest fines in the country ranging from $500 to $100,000.

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“(There is) zero tolerance in Brampton for people ignoring our physical distancing bylaws,” he said.

When asked about whether people are disregarding physical distancing bylaws, Brown said the majority are abiding.

“It’s the few bad apples who don’t and they are facing major fines. And these bad apples are selfish,” he said.

“They are showing reckless disregard for their neighbours, community, friends and loved ones.”

jyuen@postmedia.com