COVID-19, their schools, public health units, cities and police services are grappling with how to keep massive parties at bay.In-person classes are resuming this year at campuses across the province, and videos and pictures posted to social media show large and raucous street parties.Bylaw officers in Kingston were at several parties over the long Labour Day weekend with crowds they estimated at between 3,500 to 5,000 people.
In addition to the usual public intoxication, open liquor and noise complaint charges and fines, 11 people were issued court summons for violating Ontario’s gathering restrictions.