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Kelowna officials warn against anti-COVID protests ahead of planned 91Ƶmega rally91Ƶ

Kelowna91Ƶs mayor and top cop have made their message clear to those protesting public health orders
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(Phil McLachlan - Capital News)

Kelowna91Ƶs mayor and top cop have some choice words for those planning on participating in an anti-restriction 91Ƶmega rally91Ƶ this weekend.

In two separate videos aimed at addressing potential protesters, Supt. Kara Triance and Mayor Colin Basran call the planned rally and march in opposition of public health orders this Saturday (Feb. 13) 91Ƶvery concerning91Ƶ.

Demonstrators have taken to Kelowna91Ƶs Stuart Park every Saturday afternoon for several months. The organizer of the event, David Kevin Lindsay, has received several fines for the demonstrations, amounting to almost $7,000. This weekend91Ƶs rally is reported to bring participants to Kelowna from across the Okanagan Valley and beyond.

91ƵThis is unlawful, and it91Ƶs putting our community in danger,91Ƶ said Triance. 91ƵI want the public to know that the police are taking all steps possible in our lawful authority to stop these actions.

91ƵI want to take this opportunity right now to dissuade anyone from attending this march or from attending the area in protest of the march.91Ƶ

Mayor Colin Basran said the protesters 91Ƶdo not represent Kelowna91Ƶ and is a small group of people compared to the many thousands of residents who follow public health orders.

91ƵYour disregard for the safety of others is not welcome here,91Ƶ he said, addressing those planning to come from outside the city. 91ƵKelowna is an inclusive city where we respect each other91Ƶs rights, and that includes the right to feel safe during a pandemic.91Ƶ

READ MORE: Large anti-restriction protest blocks downtown Kelowna traffic

READ MORE: CEO of B.C. health authority leaves organization after report into alleged misspending

Do you have something to add to this story, or something else we should report on? Email: michael.rodriguez@kelownacapnews.com



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