VOTE THEM OUT OF OFFICE!!! I'd love to see a picture of ALL the Markham board members!! That would speak volumes!!!
@karendavis5938 Says:
Some comments are uneducated the Charter of Rights and Freedoms Section 8 protects property from search and seizures and government officials act fairly and reasonable so there's City bylaws do not Trump the rights of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms which is the supreme law
@peterl2017 Says:
They can justify the cost of demolition because it will just be added to the residents tax bill. This may seem wrong, but honestly every municipality has bylaws to follow. If I build a fence or building, deck or renovation with no permit I will also get fined and possibly have to take it down if I don't comply. Perhaps some type of agreement could have been made here, but it really should not be a big surprise that it ended up like this.
@normmcinnis4102 Says:
Yep, welcome to today's world..
@jenniferbaker6472 Says:
Thanks for covering this, David Menzies and Rebel News.
@jenniferbaker6472 Says:
What is Markham up to? Could it be noise? There's already a Bylaw in place for that (11:P.M.). Just let them enjoy the winter. He could sue the City. Is it possible to read the letter that he received?
@AMAN-xl7jw Says:
If it was cricket, it would be OK
@lyndalinden8458 Says:
Local contractors should come and do the job as a good neighbor gesture.
@SandeepGoraya Says:
white settlers of canada crying in comment section
@ronindr Says:
Home ice used to mean something .. wonderful. Thanks, Markham 😢
@vittpda Says:
He should invite all the kids from all around to come skate on his rink the day that they decide to remove it
@rosielynmurphy892 Says:
Something is wrong when council wont explain its actions!
@ThomasNappo Says:
WHAT A CLOWN SHOW...OVER A KIDS ICE RINK
@urbanmacdonald7901 Says:
Markham is now communist
@tracer0017 Says:
Wow Markhams government is a beacon of freedom and awesome decisions. So open and transparent. Why dont they just make a decree and call in the police to remove it? But then again the people of the city voted for this so you get what you voted for. I am so glad I grew up when I did.
@eldongray8411 Says:
Mr Semen would probably pay the rink owner 500 grand if heset up a camp for ILLEGAL immigrants . Just saying.
@Kinmountkid Says:
This man needs to run for office and clean this town from within!
@joeyeldrecht27 Says:
Grinches let the kids play hockey
@jolandryx Says:
👍
@TravirusTheKing Says:
I'd bet if he was charging a EV the city would've done nothing.
@shawnhunt1262 Says:
I bet if you put a gay pride flag there be okay
@brianwaldo2642 Says:
Seaman said it himself… “most people back down”. Here we have a non elected bureaucrat using his position of power to squash people under his thumb just so he can feel big and important. Well, Mr. Ross did not back down so now Seaman has a vendetta against him to make him pay for hurting his feelings. As far as the cost of demolishment, I’d guess the price quoted would more than cover complete replacement including piping and electrical.
@slawomirczajkowski9481 Says:
I have solution. Paint ice ring with rainbow flag , and they will not touch it. You will be protected.
@slawomirczajkowski9481 Says:
Jellos Karen neighbor will ruin an other people life just like that.
@GuitarBonk Says:
You didn't have to leave the building. Why didn't you wait out the meeting room?
@dhab146 Says:
Love the truck bill board!
@Ynalaw Says:
My comment is going to be unpopular, but you have to respect the permitting process. And, if I was a neighbour, maybe I wouldn't appreciate seeing the rink. Go practice at a public arena. If he lived on a farm, the rink is fine. But, a big massive rink doesn't entirely respect other neighbours.
Are big movie projector screens acceptable parts of a backyard? Basketball courts (bounce, bounce, bounce), tennis courts? Go-Kart tracks? Stand-up comedy podiums? Bars? Nudist clubs? Cricket fields? Golf driving ranges? Gymnastic equipment like high beams? Skateboarding half pipes?
I get it. The rink is for his kids. Its nice he did that. He's a great dad.
But, if you are living in close proximity to others, it matters what they want too. Personally, I like my backyard quiet and peaceful. Children playing, construction work and dogs barking is tolerable. However, a rink is a potential precedent for other crazy things people want to build. Most commenters probably haven't considered that.
@verity388 Says:
Semen said its unusual because everyone always "backs down" to the blatant intimidation. Easy for me to say, but stand your ground!
@PM13R Says:
Anything to shut down Canadian culture
@dadbodforlife Says:
🤔I don’t remember my childhood backyard rink having a cement pad and boards that can raise and lower.
@rafalklepinski7372 Says:
All GTA municipalities turned into rent-seeking dystopian bureaucracies years ago. I'm sure he pays a handsome property tax for the backyard he allegedly "owns."
@BradM-cq5gj Says:
Mr Semen lol. Says it all right there.
@jamesrideout123 Says:
God Bless Rebel News. That truck is gold. The guy in grey is a pimp.
@mikelegros2467 Says:
If you can't get a permit don't build it.
@trisha_harris Says:
Canadians should take shifts and setup around the clock blockages on his property so workmen can’t enter. This is not right, from any angle. That Mr Seaman saying he didn’t like it being personal?!? How do you hear that coming out of your mouth and sleep at night. This is this man’s castle and it’s very personal when you want to destroy his property.
@XEONvE Says:
ppl!!! please read court documents & verdict before taking sides. this guy applied for all the benefits of a heritage house for decades and suddenly cut trees (part of the heritage policy) and puts a rink in the yard. It clearly doesnt fit heritage definition and he was given tonnes of warnings throughout the year. So, no sympathy to this guy.
@amirtbt Says:
Welcome to new Kanata living thru tyranny
@dwaynegalvin8799 Says:
A backyard rink not allowed...in Canada? Is this Canada?
@kevinmccubbin2385 Says:
That is a nice rink...
@itsnoteazy3516 Says:
Why can’t he sue the city? Please explain.
@gordoncarpenter4620 Says:
This is why municipal elections are critical for people to be informed about; we have ourselves to blame!
@steve8803 Says:
They are converting us to cricket.
@johnoegema Says:
There must be a neighbour who has influence over the councillors and who doesn't have any kids, or even a pair of skates of his own
@evangeel6880 Says:
This is why they don't want us too own guns
@CanadianSmitty Says:
Rebel news is a joke!
@normlarkin1199 Says:
When this man bought in a designated heritage area, he esentially bought the equivalent of a condo with condo rules. He knew he wouldn't get approval but went ahead hoping nobody would do anything but it has backfired on him. Heritage area rules are strict and I bet neighbours who have done work went through a lengthy and expensive process to make sure what they renovated or built met heritage rules.
@miasma5733 Says:
This guy made a big mistakes, first not considering his neighbours, not asking permission from the city and then when he lost not removing the rink. Complete lunacy.
@86offroad Says:
It started with them canceling Don Cherry, downhill from there.
@cahg3871 Says:
All it takes is for one neighbour with ties to a council member to make another neighbor’s life miserable.This goes on far more then what most realize.
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