Approximately 2,000 people gathered in Old Port Montreal Sunday evening to protest the new 8 PM curfew. Over 5,000 people are expected to attend the protest over the course of the evening. Police have erected barriers to prevent more people from entering the protest.
Montreal Police (SPVM) crack down on anti-curfew protest at the Old Port in Montreal, Quebec after a bonfire is set. Thousands of protesters are expected to be protesting the 8pm curfew. pic.twitter.com/KvU2FjuY28
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) April 12, 2021
It was announced Thursday by Premier Francois Legault that beginning Sunday, people in Montreal and its northern suburb of Laval would be required to remain at home from 8 PM to 5 AM or they could be fined upwards of $1,000.
"Like many places in the world, we have to bring back restrictions," Legault said. However, the government has been unable to offer significant evidence that the curfews have been successful at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
This CBC reporter is saying there is only “dozens” of people at the 8pm curfew protest in Old Port Montreal.
— Marie Oakes (@TheMarieOakes) April 12, 2021
Looks like thousands to me. https://t.co/JXsRA0eYdj
Legault placed Quebec City, Levis and Gatineau under the earlier curfew. On Monday, the Premiere did the same for several municipalities in Quebec's Beauce region.
The government also closed schools and non-essential businesses in those areas. The new restrictions and closures are expected to be in place until at least April 18 if not longer. Houses of worship have limited attendance to 25 people in red zones and gyms were forced to close.
Or this one? ?? pic.twitter.com/Ct7B0XEMos
— Rabbi Yisroel Kahan ?? (@ykahan) April 12, 2021
Rioters reportedly smashed the windows of almost every business on Notre-Dame Street W.
BREAKING: Rioters in Old Montreal have smashed almost every business along Notre-Dame Street W. pic.twitter.com/zgQlJR4fau
— John R Kennedy (@JRK_Media) April 12, 2021
This is a developing story.
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