Hugs Over Masks Protest at City Hall
Hamilton Police have charged Hugs Over Masks protesters after an event that took place in the front of Hamilton’s City Hall.
On Sunday, May 9th, 2021 at approximately 12:00 p.m., Hugs Over Mask protesters attended the forecourt of City Hall to protest current COVID restrictions.
All individuals involved were not wearing a face covering.
The City of Hamilton By-Law Enforcement and Hamilton Police attended the event and confirmed that the individuals were in violation.
Hamilton Police are reminding the public that participation in such events could result in charges being laid pursuant to the Reopening Ontario Act.
WINNIPEG Nearly a dozen tickets were handed out during Saturday’s anti-lockdown protest in Steinbach with more expected to come. RCMP said the province issued 10 tickets Saturday while officers were present. The RCMP was not able to provide details on which charges were issued under the Public Health Act. Dozens of people attended the ‘Hugs Over Masks’ rally in front of Steinbach City Hall after Mayor Earl Funk pleaded with organizers to reconsider holding the event. Protesters are opposed to the current public health orders. A similar anti-restriction rally was held in November. Around that time, Steinbach was a COVID-19 hotspot with a 40 per cent test positivity rate. Cases have significantly decreased in the weeks following with only 12 active cases, according to the latest data from the province. More than 1,000 people in Steinbach have recovered.
WINNIPEG Dozens of people gathered in front of Steinbach s city hall Saturday afternoon for a Hugs Over Masks rally against current provincial health orders. We re here to mainly focus on solutions that are not part of the mainstream narrative, said Sharon, a representative for Hugs Over Masks and Freedom to All. She noted the gathering is not a protest but an educational rally to inspire people. Hugs Over Masks is about connections to people, we welcome anyone and everyone with medical choice in the forefront. The rally comes after Friday comments from Steinbach Mayor Earl Funk on why out of town organizers needed to return to the city following a previous rally in November 2020.