Thread by @KamilKaramali

Here we go.

Bylaw officers arrive at Adamson BBQ after the restaurant defied lockdown orders this morning and opened its doors to indoor dining. #covid19ontario

Adamson BBQ owner Adam Skelly seems to be enjoying this. He was head nodding to Rage Against the Machine and grinning ear to ear as bylaw officers walked in (he’s in blue and black plaid). Then told media to get off his property. #covid19ontario

Police are here in large numbers.

This is no longer just a story about a small business owner defying lockdown rules.

It’s become a flashpoint between anti-lockdown protestors and those who are for the rules. #covid19ontario

The crowd supporting Adamson BBQ for disobeying lockdown orders has grown significantly. Many ordering takeout and congregating in close quarters without masks. #covid19ontario

#BREAKING: Insp Tim Crone said bylaw and public health officers won’t be laying charges (if any) against the owner of Adamson BBQ until later this week. Restaurant will be allowed to remain open for indoor dining today. #COVID19Ontario

Insp Crone said the public health and bylaw officers spoke to the owner and have to take their investigation to their superiors. But he’s “fairly confident” charges will be laid later this week. #COVID19Ontario

#NEW: Premier @fordnation weighs in on Adamson BBQ defying lockdown rules.

“I don’t condone that he opened up.. but I feel terrible. My heart breaks for these guys.” #covid19ontario

Large convergence of protestors in the back lot of Adamson BBQ at noon when we went live for our Global News TV newscast. #COVID19Ontario

#NEW: Police admit they made a mistake by not shutting down Adamson BBQ right away.

Earlier, police said their investigation will take some time, with enforcement “later this week.”

They’ve now come back closed the restaurant tonight. #COVID19Ontario

🚨WATCH: Adamson BBQ, a small Etobicoke restaurant, said it was going to defy lockdown orders and allow indoor dining today.

The establishment quickly turned into a flashpoint, as bylaw officers moved in to shut the place down.

STORY: globalnews.ca/news/7481362/a…

So what potential fines and charges is the owner of Adamson BBQ facing? 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽