The day after a Timmins MPP candidate said her election signs were stolen, the City of Timmins says it was their bylaw officers who removed the signs.
Over the weekend, Ontario Provincial Confederations of Regions Party candidate Nadia Sadiq noticed about 50 campaign signs that she and her family had put up were removed.
It turns out the signs weren't stolen and were removed by City of Timmins Enforcement Services for not registering and providing a deposit with the city, said corporate communications co-ordinator Amanda Dyer.
"Election signs used to promote candidates or parties in federal, provincial or municipal elections are subject to rules outlined by the Canada Elections Act and/or Elections Ontario and the local municipality," she said.
In Timmins, people must register with the municipality and give a $200 deposit before putting up an election sign on city property.
"The bylaw ensures the timing of display and proper placement of election signage. Furthermore, City Enforcement Services can remove any election sign not in compliance with By-law 2012-7223 without notice," she said.
