Calèche owner launches last-ditch court fight against Montreal’s horse-drawn carriage ban

Luc Desparois rents the land where his stable is located, in Griffintown. He filed a court injunction Monday against Montreal's ban on horse-drawn carriages, which goes into effect on Jan. 1. (Ivanoh Demers/Radio-Canada)

CBC News reports: UPDATE. A judge postponed Tuesday's hearing until Thurs., Dec. 19 to allow the City of Montreal more time to prepare. A longtime Montreal stable owner has filed a last-minute court injunction to try to stop the city from banning horse-drawn carriages. The ban takes effect on New Year's Day. Luc Desparois, owner… Continue reading Calèche owner launches last-ditch court fight against Montreal’s horse-drawn carriage ban