No tickets issued during rally marking 'Freedom Convoy' anniversary, Ottawa Bylaw says
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Bylaw Services officers issued no tickets during a rally in downtown Ottawa to mark the two-year anniversary of the so-called 'Freedom Convoy,' but officials say the investigation continues into the "illegal discharge of fireworks" Saturday night.
Bylaw Services officers issued no tickets during a rally in downtown Ottawa to mark the two-year anniversary of the so-called 'Freedom Convoy,' but officials say the investigation continues into the "illegal discharge of fireworks" in a parking lot Saturday night.
Hundreds of people gathered on Parliament Hill on Saturday, two years after police moved in to end the demonstration against COVID-19 mandates in February 2022.
In a statement to CTV News Ottawa, Bylaw Services Director Roger Chapman says staff worked with organizers and participates before and during the demonstration to "educate them on the City's bylaws and find resolutions to any issues that may arise."
"During the protests that occurred this past weekend, BLRS did not issue any fines. However, an investigation into the illegal discharge of fireworks downtown remains open," Chapman said. "As the investigation is still underway, the City cannot provide any additional information at this time."
Witnesses reported seeing and hearing fireworks discharged from a parking lot at the intersection of Kent and Queen streets Saturday night.
An Ottawa police spokesperson told CTV News Ottawa that police and bylaw officers attended the scene on Saturday evening and no charges were laid by police.
"Demonstrators were warned and there were no further disturbances," police said.
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