Collected Item: “Police called in to shut down Canada Day celebrations at Mooney's Bay”
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Police called in to shut down Canada Day celebrations at Mooney's Bay
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news article
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"Hundreds of people were on the beach and the surrounding area Wednesday afternoon and evening. One officer on scene told CTV News that at one point, there were close to 3,500 people in the area.
"Witnesses say there was very little physical distancing."
"Just after 8:00 p.m., police were called to the Mooney's Bay area, where they started turning cars and residents away. Around 10:00 p.m., the City requested the site be closed immediately, citing health concerns and disorder issues."
"Witnesses say there was very little physical distancing."
"Just after 8:00 p.m., police were called to the Mooney's Bay area, where they started turning cars and residents away. Around 10:00 p.m., the City requested the site be closed immediately, citing health concerns and disorder issues."
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social distancing, gathering, holiday, public health concerns
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https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/police-called-in-to-shut-down-canada-day-celebrations-at-mooney-s-bay-1.5007671
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Matt Skube, CTV News Ottawa
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2020-07-01