COVID-19 lockdown protests that have been occurring at Meridian Place for the last several weekends.Officials said they’re looking at “possible court action” for an injunction to restrain the organizers of the demonstrations. ‘Putting lives at risk’: Barrie city council pens open letter to COVID-19 lockdown protesters “Gatherings have taken place at Meridian Place contrary to the provincial stay-at-home order, provincial legislation and regulations, the city’s COVID-19 emergency measures by-law and (the) Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s public health guidelines,” officials said in a statement released Tuesday afternoon.“The people who have been seen attending are not practicing physical distancing, and for the most part, are not.