COVID-19 restrictions, police say.More than 100 people showed up at city hall on Nov. 8 for the “Hugs Over Masks” event, protesting restrictions under the Reopening Ontario Act, according to investigators.
Suspect charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder in ‘random’ downtown Hamilton attacks During the event, officers told the 26-year-old organizer the planned gathering was an offence and that charges would apply.However, the coordinator opted to go on with the event, police said.The promoter has been issued a summons for failing to comply with reopening regulations and is expected to answer for the charge in court on Feb.