The City of Calgary is being accused of hypocrisy after vowing to crackdown on any large Canada Day parties..The city’s vow comes just days after two Black Lives Matter protests in Calgary drew thousands of protesters without a peep from the city, police or health officials..“We’ve heard rumours of large events being planned in parks for Canada Day. This is not permitted and these events will be shut down if they try to go forward,” read the city’s tweet on Tuesday..Ironically, provincial health officials on Tuesday increased the attendance maximum for outdoor activities from 100 to 200..“So its okay to have 10000 people gather for a protest but its not okay for a few hundred to gather in a park and celebrate Canada Day. You guys are a JOKE. A hypocritical JOKE. If the patrons where BLM shirts, will they be permitted to hang out in the park?:” Jim Romeril tweeted at the city..Teresa McBride added: “Where were you clowns when all those protests were going on? No masks, no social distancing nothing, what a joke.”. POLL: Many Albertans say they will ignore Christmas COVID lockdown .Carin Danley said: “Haha good luck trying to enforce that after all the protests I hope everyone who’s arrested or fined take you to court, and they will win”.When contacted by the Western Standard, city officials only said: “Currently there are no event permits approved by The City for Canada Day. Under the Parks and Pathways Bylaw a permit must be acquired for a large organized event with more than 50 people in a City Park.”.Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw encouraged Albertans to stay safe by doing things like celebrating Canada Day virtually..“COVID will not take a break because it’s a holiday,” Hinshaw said at an Edmonton press conference Tuesday..Hinshaw urged anyone celebrating outside to maintain social distancing and wear a mask..Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com.TWITTER: Twitter.com/nobby7694
The City of Calgary is being accused of hypocrisy after vowing to crackdown on any large Canada Day parties..The city’s vow comes just days after two Black Lives Matter protests in Calgary drew thousands of protesters without a peep from the city, police or health officials..“We’ve heard rumours of large events being planned in parks for Canada Day. This is not permitted and these events will be shut down if they try to go forward,” read the city’s tweet on Tuesday..Ironically, provincial health officials on Tuesday increased the attendance maximum for outdoor activities from 100 to 200..“So its okay to have 10000 people gather for a protest but its not okay for a few hundred to gather in a park and celebrate Canada Day. You guys are a JOKE. A hypocritical JOKE. If the patrons where BLM shirts, will they be permitted to hang out in the park?:” Jim Romeril tweeted at the city..Teresa McBride added: “Where were you clowns when all those protests were going on? No masks, no social distancing nothing, what a joke.”. POLL: Many Albertans say they will ignore Christmas COVID lockdown .Carin Danley said: “Haha good luck trying to enforce that after all the protests I hope everyone who’s arrested or fined take you to court, and they will win”.When contacted by the Western Standard, city officials only said: “Currently there are no event permits approved by The City for Canada Day. Under the Parks and Pathways Bylaw a permit must be acquired for a large organized event with more than 50 people in a City Park.”.Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw encouraged Albertans to stay safe by doing things like celebrating Canada Day virtually..“COVID will not take a break because it’s a holiday,” Hinshaw said at an Edmonton press conference Tuesday..Hinshaw urged anyone celebrating outside to maintain social distancing and wear a mask..Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com.TWITTER: Twitter.com/nobby7694
