Police say a group of roughly 300 people assembled at Museum Square in Woodstock on Sunday.
Police say charges are pending after hundreds gathered for a so-called “Freedom Rally” in Woodstock on Sunday afternoon.
Officers attended the scene Sunday, where police say a group of roughly 300 people assembled at Museum Square. Police say the event was in violation of the province’s current stay-at-home order, which permits only up to five people to gather outside with physical distancing and facial coverings.“The Woodstock Police Service continues to be committed to safeguarding the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms while at the same time ensuring the safety and security of everyone,” a police statement read.
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