Canada protest: Toronto police shut down roads
Toronto: The Toronto police have closed down some roads as the protesters continue to enter in downtown Toronto, here on Friday.
Demonstrators holding protest against COVID-19 health measures and city councillors assured people that they have been taking concrete measures to dwindle the impact as much as possible.
Police blocked trucks and tractors about 200 metres north of the legislature as taking measures to not exacerbate the situation.
Mike Layton, Kristyn Wong Tam and Joe Cressy, who all represent downtown wards, issued joint statement and reiterated that authorities are handling situation cautiously to solve the burning issue.
Meanwhile, College Street from University Avenue to Yonge Street. Queen’s Park Crescent from College Street to Bloor Street West. Queen Street West from Yonge Street to University Avenue. Bay Street from Bloor Street West to Queen Street and a few others have been closed for common public entry by the police and disperse protesting vehicle from the downtown core, through the city & safely on their way home.
*Officers are working w/participants of the tractor protest to disperse from the downtown core, through the city & safely on their way home. They voiced their concerns peacefully & respected our community. Thx to the officers who will work throughout the night to keep TO safe, ” Toronto police Chief James Ramer said.
