A Mississauga man has won a Superior Court challenge against the city over a weed control bylaw that prevents homeowners from growing some plants and grass over a certain height. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementOn Tuesday, Ruck won a self-represented case against the City of Mississauga, challenging part of a weed control bylaw that prohibits growing grass over 20 centimetres and growing certain plants. The City of Mississauga is still reviewing the decision and considering next steps, Irene McCutcheon, a city spokesperson told CBC News in an email Thursday. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementAccording to the ruling, the City of Mississauga received its first complaint about Ruck's tall grass in August 2021. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“The lawn basically consists of islands that are surrounded by a pathway that is regularly mowed,” Ruck said.

Source: CBC News January 10, 2026 10:04 UTC