Subhead:Surprisingly, Mayor Ashe was civil and answered our questions.#
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Rebel News recently paid a visit to Rick Johnson Memorial Park in Pickering, Ont. This was the venue for Pickering Mayor Kevin Ashe’s corn roast event, but we weren’t there for the grub.
We sought to interview Mayor Ashe but were forced to a public park instead of City Hall due to Rebel News being “unapproved” media in Pickering.
This city takes frequent jabs at free speech and press. Journalists need two-thirds council approval to cover meetings; otherwise, Durham Regional Police remove them. We know this from experience.
Constituents also face censorship and police action. For example, criticizing a city councilor on social media can lead to a bylaw enforcement officer visit and a trespass notice, banning them from city properties for “wrong thought.”
