Barrie police have fined the organizer of this weekend’s anti-lockdown demonstration at Meridian Place.
Police say hundreds of people gathered downtown on Saturday despite provincial restrictions.
They say ongoing enforcement efforts will continue to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
The fine handed to the organizer of the so-called Barrie Freedom Rally was reportedly $880.
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#BarriePolice issued a Provincial Offence Notice against the organizer of today’s demonstration at Meridian Place after hundreds of people gathered despite provincial restrictions. Ongoing enforcement efforts will continue to help stop the spread of COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/mNKwZC63fw
— Barrie Police (@BarriePolice) April 10, 2021