Cobourg Police Service has fined seven people under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) for gathering for an anti-lockdown protest in the community on Saturday.Police estimate 40 to 46 people were in attendance at Victoria Park near the downtown for the gathering.Police say music was also being played on the bandshell stage.
COVID-19 — Peterborough police issue 6 tickets at anti-shutdown protest; Cobourg police charge 4 The group was asked to disperse and a large number of people remained in the park, congregating near the bandshell stage, police stated.In addition to the seven EMCPA charges, one person also received a bylaw ticket for using amplification equipment in the park.Police continue to investigate eight.