Trick-or-treating may have been discouraged this year, but that didn't stop people from throwing a massive Toronto Halloween party. Toronto Fire Chief and General Manager of the City’s Office of Emergency Management, Matthew Pegg, revealed during a press conference on Monday that police had broken up a gathering of around 60 to 70 people on October 31, 2020.An investigation into the event has led authorities to believe it was organized by anti-maskers. Editor's Choice: Ontario Town Declares State Of Emergency Due To Possible 'Civil Unrest' At Anti-Mask Rally “ It is my understanding that charges were laid against one of the organizers of this event and that this matter remains under investigation. Matthew Pegg The city responded to 33 complaints over the Halloween weekend in regards to large gatherings. However, only two were considered legitimate. Fines were reportedly issued to the organizers of both of the illegal events. Mayor Tory says he remains hopeful that a day will come when warnings on gatherings will not be needed. Toronto reported 315 new COVID-19 cases on Monday morning. Ontario's outdoor gathering limit was reduced to 25 people and 10 people indoors back in September in an attempt to reduce community spread.
