Disruptive student activities in St. Catharines will not be tolerated.
That's the word from Mayor Walter Sendzik following a meeting with Brock University officials, Niagara Regional Police and city staff.
Sendzik says residents deserve peace, safety and quality of life and while students are an important part of the community they need to treat their neighbours with respect.
The city received a large number of complaints following Brock's Homecoming this past weekend.
The St. Catharines Mayor says the city will enact a zero-tolerance policy for these types of complaints.
Thorold Council plans to deal with issues surrounding student parties at their council meeting tonight, following a large outdoor party Friday night on Winterberry Boulevard.
In St. Catharines, property owners and renters are reminded that penalties for noise by-law convictions are up to $5,000.
The city has also approved a new by-law prohibiting nuisance parties or large social gatherings following incidents this spring, that set fine is $300.
Residents are encouraged to report noise and property standards complaints and request by-law enforcement to Citizens First, the city’s customer service centre at: 905-688-5600 or citizensfirst@stcatharines.ca.
In case of emergency or concerns about public safety residents should contact the Niagara Regional Police immediately.