April 20th of each year, historically, has brought people together in Victoria Park. In Canada, it is a criminal offence to possess any amount of marijuana. Under a City of London bylaw, smoking or holding lit tobacco within 9 meters of any recreational amenity within a city park is also prohibited. The London Police service will be present in Victoria Park and a Zero-Tolerance approach will be taken. Anyone found to be violating the law will be charged accordingly.
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