Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Will This Become Another NIMBY Phenomena

Municipal workers post signs prohibiting kite flying at Miliken Park, in Scarborough, Ont., on Aug.17.
Culture Clash

Toronto kite flying ban flies in face of traditions

South Asians fond of the sport see prohibition as an insult

Kite flying banned in Milliken Park

Carl Bigras of Ottawa flies his modified Delta kite with large spike balls. Hundreds of fascinating kites from across North America and China will take to the air during the 12th Industrial Alliance KiteFest held at Milliken District Park, located at the southeast corner of Steeles and McCowan.
Tue Aug 17 2010
Kite flying has been banned in Milliken Park because the sharp string strangles birds and cuts people, a councillor says.




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