An estimated 3000 people joined a convoy from Tillsonburg to Norwich to protest lockdowns on the same day the TDMH stopped admitting patients because of a COVID-19 outbreak.
TILLSONBURG - An estimated 3000 people attended a No More Lockdowns protest from Tillsonburg to Norwich.
Independent MP Derek Sloan was one of the main speakers at the event. He says they had tremendous support during the rally with vehicles honking their horns and joining the convoy from Tillsonburg to Norwich. The convoy started at Simcoe Street in Tillsonburg, ending in Norwich. The Freedom rally also featured nurse practitioner Kristal Pitter.
What a thrill it was for me this morning to drive the tractor at the head of the Norwich and Tillsonburg convoy on the way to the Freedom Rally! We had a great turnout of freedom-loving Canadians, as you can see from this video.#cdnpoli #EndTheLockdowns pic.twitter.com/I671mz0bmr
— MP Derek Sloan (@DerekSloanCPC) May 8, 2021


Meanwhile hundreds of people attended a No More Lockdowns rally in Waterloo on Sunday as well. Independent MPP Randy Hillier was the main speaker.
The rally happened on the same day, the Tillsonburg Hospital announced they will not be admitting patients due to a COVID-19 outbreak. The TDMH is currently only accepting critical care patients as 10 patients and 4 staff members a the Hospital have tested positive for COVID-19. Those are the numbers from Saturday. Updated numbers have not been released yet this morning.
No word of any fines at this time for the organizers, however the OPP have confirmed that this is an active investigation.
We will provide you with more information when it becomes available.

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