MPP Randy Hillier charged after organizing Kemptville anti-lockdown rally
Ontario Provincial Police have charged the independent MPP for Lanark–Frontenac–Kingston for his role in a rally against COVID-19 restrictions last month that drew dozens of people to the South Branch Bistro in Kemptville, Ont.
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Posted: Apr 29, 2021 4:17 PM ET | Last Updated: April 30
Randy Hillier, seen here arguing with a police officer at a protest in Peterborough, Ont., last week, has now been charged in connection with an anti-lockdown rally that drew dozens of people to the South Branch Bistro in Kemptville, Ont. (Fred Thornhill/Canadian Press)
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“People were observed consuming liquor inside the licensed premises, on the licensed patio, and in the surrounding parking lot. People were not socially distanced and most, including staff and children, were not wearing masks.
“When the AGCO returned to the establishment on April 9, it was observed that liquor was being served to patrons on the licensed patio despite the Province-Wide Shutdown Order in effect. Staff were again not wearing masks.” Gathered across the street from the Bistro, in Rotary Park, a group of masked residents, gathered in counter-protest to the”‘mask burning party” taking place at the South Branch Bistro in Kemptville, speak to an OPP officer. Photo by Heddy Sorour /POSTMEDIA
AGCO issues order against South Branch Bistro
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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has suspended the liquor licence of the South Branch Bistro in Kemptville effective immediately. The Registrar of the AGCO issued the Order of Interim Suspension for “reasons of public interest and safety” as stated in a press release.
The decision was made after the restaurant hosted a “No More Lockdowns” protest rally on Thursday where about 200 people attended. The AGCO, OPP as well as local public health and bylaw officials were at the event where officials report they saw people consuming alcohol inside the establishment and on the licenced patio despite the Province-Wide Shutdown Order made under the Emergency Management and Public Protection Act. Officials say people were not properly socially distanced and most “including staff and children” were not wearing masks.
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