Coronavirus: Okanagan man opposes anti-maskers in Kelowna The signs often express anti-lockdown, anti-mask, and anti-vaccine sentiments.
Many people in attendance do not wear masks or maintain physical distance.Kelowna RCMP said officers were on hand “to ensure the safety of the protesters and the rest of the public.”Police did not release the name of the “self-identified” organizer, but it is the second time a $2,300 fine has been issued for gathering in contravention of public health orders.“People in Canada have a democratic right to a lawful and peaceful protest and the RCMP must use discretion when balancing a citizen’s rights with the current potential health risks associated to large public gatherings,” Cpl.