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Thousands protest Quebec’s COVID-19 lockdown measures, several arrests made: Montreal police
COVID-19 lockdown measures in Montreal on Saturday, chanting “liberté” alongside heavy police presence.Authorities say several arrests were made and several tickets were issued to demonstrators for not respecting the provincial sanitary measures like mask-wearing and distancing.A post shared by Québec Nouvelles (@quebecnouvelles)A post shared by Québec Nouvelles (@quebecnouvelles)The protest, called the “March of the Rebellious” by its organizers, began at Premier Francois Legault’s downtown Montreal office, where the 8.4 km march is also set to end.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The protest’s social media page said organizers asked that people who attend respect sanitary measures like