Homeless man 'embarrassed,' fined by Montreal police after biking on a sidewalk

A homeless man in Montreal says he was belittled, humiliated and fined $240 by Montreal police after they spotted him riding his bike on a sidewalk downtown.

Herbert Maguire says February has been a challenging month.

The 59-year-old arrived in Montreal by bike, from Ontario, at the beginning of the month. He's been sleeping at a downtown shelter because he has no permanent address or current employment.

But he did have his bike. For years, it served him well. He's cycled across the country multiple times.

Earlier this month, he experienced a devastating loss when it was stolen in Montreal. He reported the theft to police, but it never resurfaced.

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