The owner of a Toronto-area BBQ joint was led away in handcuffs Thursday after refusing to shut down in the face of provincial health orders..A crowd of supporters chanted “Shame” as police took Adam Skelly away..Toronto police had a heavy presence at Adamsons Barbecue the entire day..More than 10 police cars as many as 18 officers are now at the restaurant after a Wednesday raid saw them change the locks and bolt it shut..Before being arrested, Skelly vowed to remain open..“The break-in of #adamsonbarbecue by Toronto Police and the city is tyrannical. They CANNOT silence us!” he tweeted Thursday..He also issued a call for a locksmith to come and help him get into his place in Etobicoke.. POLL: Many Albertans say they will ignore Christmas COVID lockdown .Also this morning police blocked off the street and refused to allow vehicles to enter..The mounted patrol even showed up..A group of protesters then surrounded the doors to the restaurant, refusing to allow police access..Skelly also operates a welding shop at the back of the building..“This isn’t just about #adamsonbarbecue. it’s about all small businesses and their livelihoods. spread the word and let’s get back to work. thank you. #IStandWithAdam” he tweeted..Skelly was charged with attempt to obstruct police, mischief under, failure to comply with Reopening Act..Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com.TWITTER: Twitter.com/nobby7694.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
The owner of a Toronto-area BBQ joint was led away in handcuffs Thursday after refusing to shut down in the face of provincial health orders..A crowd of supporters chanted “Shame” as police took Adam Skelly away..Toronto police had a heavy presence at Adamsons Barbecue the entire day..More than 10 police cars as many as 18 officers are now at the restaurant after a Wednesday raid saw them change the locks and bolt it shut..Before being arrested, Skelly vowed to remain open..“The break-in of #adamsonbarbecue by Toronto Police and the city is tyrannical. They CANNOT silence us!” he tweeted Thursday..He also issued a call for a locksmith to come and help him get into his place in Etobicoke.. POLL: Many Albertans say they will ignore Christmas COVID lockdown .Also this morning police blocked off the street and refused to allow vehicles to enter..The mounted patrol even showed up..A group of protesters then surrounded the doors to the restaurant, refusing to allow police access..Skelly also operates a welding shop at the back of the building..“This isn’t just about #adamsonbarbecue. it’s about all small businesses and their livelihoods. spread the word and let’s get back to work. thank you. #IStandWithAdam” he tweeted..Skelly was charged with attempt to obstruct police, mischief under, failure to comply with Reopening Act..Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com.TWITTER: Twitter.com/nobby7694.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
