Mayoral event in Nathan Philips Square interrupted by demonstrators

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow held the annual Mayor’s Skating Party in Nathan Philips Square Sunday, which was interrupted by demonstrators. While addressing the media about the free skating event, Chow was interrupted several times by protestors with megaphones waving Palestinian flags. Several security guards stepped in to create a barrier between the mayor and the demonstrators.

Get the latest National news. Sent to your email, every day. Chow remarked how important this skating event was to her, and that she considers Nathan Philips Square a special place from her childhood. While explaining the event’s activities, Mayor Chow paused to address one of the demonstrators who was interrupting her, saying “I already put out a statement calling for a ceasefire.” Trending Now Orphan Natalia Grace’s age finally proven, but new shocking twist revealed JN.1 is Canada’s new dominant COVID 19 subvariant.

Here’s what to know Eventually, the situation escalated, and Chow was escorted off the ice while demonstrators continued to protest the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Story continues below advertisement After she exited the rink, demonstrators could be heard saying to skaters “while you’re skating, bombs are dropping.” The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been raging since Oct.

7, 2023. More on Politics Blunt talk on military challenges is a ‘good thing,’ retired defence chief says Manitoba has a ‘strong case’ to review carbon price in province: Kinew Trudeau and family vacationing in Jamaica ‘at no cost,’ PMO clarifies Bail reform a ‘significant step’ but not enough, B.C.

critics say.