Seven people were charged in connection with an anti-mask and anti-lockdown rally that took place in Midland, Ont., last Saturday as the province continues to battle the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
On April 24, people gathered on park property at the Midland harbour front for a demonstration.
Under Ontario’s current stay-at-home order, people aren’t permitted to gather with members outside their household in order to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
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Officers attended the demonstration and spoke with protesters, most of whom police said were cooperative.
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Seven people were subsequently charged with failure to comply with an emergency order.
The fine for failing to comply with an emergency order is $750 and/or $1,000 for preventing others from following an emergency order.
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