Hundreds gather in Winnipeg for anti-COVID-19 restrictions rally

Hundreds of Manitobans gathered around The Forks on Sunday, rallying against COVID-19 restrictions.

Most protesters could be seen without masks and not social distancing while dozens of signs were posted in the ground surrounding a podium for speakers.

Current public health orders require anyone entering Manitoba to quarantine for 14 days and strongly advises travelers to get a COVID-19 test on the first and tenth day of their quarantine.

Global News reached out to both the Winnipeg Police Service and Manitoba Justice again Monday morning, and this is what they had to say:

“WPS was aware of the rally at the Forks and was monitoring the situation in support of Public Health. Questions concerning the number of tickets issued would have to be directed to the Province," a Winnipeg Police Service spokesperson said.

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[YourWingmam]

I’m surprised this finally got a bit of coverage.

[notdougford]

Global made a mistake and actually reported some true news for a change.

[aliendesign]

I'm shocked we're allowed to leave a comment.

[blueocean]

I believe the main trigger for protests is closing small businesses & the government's/politicians unjustified/unwise decision of deciding which is essential & which is not.

[superd]

A Covid news that got more likes than dislikes ? That tells something

[mahadev]

All COVID news coverage vids have a higher dislike to like ratio except for this one

[christosg]

“Hundreds” ...and they’re always trying to show footage before any rally when all the people aren’t there.

[stefanpedias]

Cover this but not 1 million in england?

[ragnarlothbrok]

Didn't look hundreds, more like thousands...why is media always lying

[danielrempel]

THIS IS BULL CRAP THERE WERE THOUSANDS THERE AND THEY LEFT BEFORE IT EVEN STARTED THE FRICKEN LIARS

[geffenleffen]

Good will triumph over evil, all lies will be exposed.

[charlesdarwin]

More people need to criticize the Covid restrictions regardless of whether they're doing it in large groups like this one.

[garmin]

It's taking a long time for the momentum to shift.

[albertatundra]

The charter of rights and freedoms are gone for the sake of "safety". I will choose freedom over safety any day.

[chrishince]

Holy! Those newscaster's eyes popped when she said restrictions!

[Anvar]

The dislike vs like ratio gives hope that Canada is not full of sheeple only!

[ChuckSSoul]

Get your facts straight, thousands showed up. And good for them, standing up for my freedoms.

[bencohen]

Great job! Remember this will NEVER end unless us Canadians take serious action!

[stumarston]

50 states in the US. 10 provinces in Canada. 60 jurisdictions. In 59 of those jurisdictions, you can go golfing. Ontario however has decided that those other 59 jurisdictions got it wrong and golfing is far too dangerous to allow.

[matthewbradley]

Wow when did Global start reporting news again?