The City of Toronto is seeking to recoup the $187,000 it says it spent forcing an Etobicoke barbecue eatery to comply with public health lockdown measures. Police were repeatedly called to Adamson BBQ in Etobicoke last November after the restaurant's owner, Adam Skelly, openly defied lockdown measures and allowed in-person dining. In December, the city sent a demand letter requiring Skelly to pay for the enforcement, according to spokesperson Brad Ross, who noted Skelly has yet to respond to the city's letter. Per a screenshot of his feed shared by lawyer Caryma Sa'd, Skelly wrote, "This is the invoice Toronto sent me," and included a yes/no poll asking people whether he should pay it. WATCH | Police arrest Etobicoke BBQ ownerEtobicoke BBQ restaurant owner arrested after defying COVID-19 lockdown orders Toronto Video 1:03 The owner of an Etobicoke barbecue restaurant that has openly defied COVID-19 restrictions has been taken into custody.

Source: CBC News February 22, 2021 21:11 UTC