Ron Posted September 28, 2011 Report Posted September 28, 2011 There will be an update on this in regards to the by laws. The Town of Cobourg has been sent notice and now it can be public information. Today is my day in court. (charged for fishing in the Cobourg harbor) *updated* I WON Ron at it Again new ticket I fought the Law and ... no fishing by-law Wake up folks, and smell the fish Article in Cobourg News paper by Terry Curtis
Ron Posted September 28, 2011 Author Report Posted September 28, 2011 Hello everyone, A much deserved update in regards to "no fishing" in the Cobourg Harbour. With a request letter I sent to the Ministry of Natural Resources, they in turn sent me a truly valuable document to verify I was indeed, legal to fish the Cobourg Harbour according to their by-laws. Since my initial ticket, this document was being held by myself as evidence until required in court. Since my first ticket was quashed,you can read the transcript here (hmm, don't know how to link files on line.) I did not have the opportunity to submit to the Crown so i held onto this for a later date. As I work many days close to the harbour, I was speaking with one of my suppliers at the harbour parking lot and was more or less challenged by the by-law enforcement to fish the harbour again... So I did! This gave me my second ticket. I am still waiting for the court date for this ticket. Since this ticket, I have sent a copy of the letter (don't know how to link files on line) I obtained from the MNR to the Cobourg Chief of Police. I have since spoken with the Chief and they have agreed to no longer lay any charges pertaining to fishing in the Cobourg harbour. The Town of Cobourg by-law enforcement however were not so obliging... at first... I hand delivered the letter to the town and made it very clear I will be charging the town for harassment if they continue issuing tickets. Her reply - We are not backing down, you do what you have to do Ron. *end of discussion*. About 2 hours later, I receive a phone call, the town are in agreement, they will no longer issue tickets for fishing in the harbour. In fact, they want to meet with myself and Mike to further discuss what can be done to solve our fishing issue in the Cobourg Harbour.
misfish Posted September 28, 2011 Report Posted September 28, 2011 In fact, they want to meet with myself and Mike to further discuss what can be done to solve our fishing issue in the Cobourg Harbour. Now thats how all towns and cities should work.Not one sided. Well done Ron.
Terry Posted September 28, 2011 Report Posted September 28, 2011 you are a good man to keep this fight going, we all own you a big thanks
whitbyboatguy Posted September 28, 2011 Report Posted September 28, 2011 your the man Ron! What was the gist of the letter that hit home with the chief? Is the link for the file an URL or do you need someplace on the web to post it?
woodenboater Posted September 28, 2011 Report Posted September 28, 2011 Terrific grunt work and determination to do the right thing Ron ! Paid off eventually and hopefully the town has learned something from this and that other municipalities take heed. I'm heartened to hear the town wants to work with you to solve the fishing situation and the town can only benefit from this as far as I'm concerned. Kudos !
irishfield Posted September 28, 2011 Report Posted September 28, 2011 Great stuff Ron... now be sure to get the new ticket dismissed officially in court (ie - the muncipality has no constitution capacity to assess power over fishing... that is under the jurisdiction of the province) so there is precedent for all other towns that do this !
johnnyb Posted September 28, 2011 Report Posted September 28, 2011 WOW!!! THAT'S AWESOME!!! You're a hero Ron....well done!!
Joey Posted September 28, 2011 Report Posted September 28, 2011 That's just awsome Ron I like a man who stands up for his (and everyone else's) rights!! Anytime you want to go for Pho, its on me bud
206 Posted September 28, 2011 Report Posted September 28, 2011 Thanks for the update....curious as to what they wanna chat to you about? I am still not clear on where you could actually stand to fish legally, or does this mean you could drop a line anywhere down there?
Handlebarz Posted September 28, 2011 Report Posted September 28, 2011 In fact, they want to meet with myself and Mike to further discuss what can be done to solve our fishing issue in the Cobourg Harbour. WTH I have not even been down to the Harbour before how did I get involved in this Oh well I guess I can make a fishing trip. Great work Ron so is this the place for the next OFC G2G?
JoshS Posted September 28, 2011 Report Posted September 28, 2011 Thanks Ron!! I've been kicked out of the harbour before wondering what the hell the reason for that was. Thanks for putting in the work for everyone!
Dutch Posted September 29, 2011 Report Posted September 29, 2011 Great to hear, Ron. Are there other areas in Ontario where this information can be applied?
DT10Sam Posted September 29, 2011 Report Posted September 29, 2011 The whole fishing community thanks you Ron for standing up to what is right and not letting the wrong bylaws run you off. Good on you Ron. Regards, Sam
fishindevil Posted September 29, 2011 Report Posted September 29, 2011 ron you are proof that you can fight city hall,and win !!! congrats,great job...cheers man "clink"
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