Despite this district returning to the yellow level Monday, a rally at the waterfront this afternoon attracted more than 100 men, women and children to protest government COVID restrictions.
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The protesters were peaceful, enthusiastic, and waved flags and banners.
There was no sign of masks or social distancing.
The protest was part of "World Wide Freedom Day." a police cruiser was seen occasionally in a nearby parking lot, but did not interfere with the rally.
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One protester told BayToday that the group feels the government has gone too far in imposing lockdowns in Ontario.
Another said she believed the COVID pandemic was a hoax. Yet another was against the vaccine rollout and a fourth said he was standing up for small business.
A young boy waved a sign that stated, "Is your fear worth my childhood?"
