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Over 30K Ontarians Are Demanding Ford Get Rid Of Restrictions On Outdoor Activities

People want to be able to play outside.
Ontario Petition Asking Ford To Get Rid Of Restrictions On Outdoor Activities
Bobhilscher | Dreamstime
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Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for the Ford government to remove restrictions on outdoor activities in Ontario.

The province's latest stay-at-home order prohibits residents from participating in recreational sports and using some park amenities, like picnic areas. 

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In response, over 30,000 Ontarians have signed a petition in an effort to remove the government's restrictions on outdoor activities.

"Responsible, outdoor and physically distant recreation options are necessary for the health and well being of Ontarians," Dave Harris, the organizer, states in the petition's description.

The Ontario government had previously included children's playgrounds in its list of outdoor closures, but that decision was later amended.

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