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Who is Aylmer pastor Henry Hildebrandt, and how did he go from religious firebrand to COVID-19 provocateur?
“The church service did take place today, and the service was held inside the building. his matter is currently under investigation as to charges that will be proceeded with,” deputy police Chief Nick Novacich said in an email.
This latest act of defiance comes one week after church members entered the building last Sunday during a drive-in service, leading police to charge dozens of people under the Reopening Ontario Act.
Under new rules introduced Dec. 26 to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Ontario, places of worship can hold indoor or outdoor gatherings limited to 10 people where physical distancing can be maintained. Drive-in religious services are permitted under some conditions.