A Calgary mayoral candidate — recently described as "dangerous and out-of-control" by a judge — will go to trial Monday, accused of causing a disturbance. Kevin J. Johnston is currently behind bars on two sets of criminal charges. Criminal charges in 3 provincesFollowing months of threats, AHS filed a $1.3-million defamation lawsuit against Johnston. In the video, Johnston urges people to conceal cameras to get footage to him. Mayoral candidates with a criminal record or facing charges are not precluded from running for office in Calgary.

Source: CBC News July 12, 2021 08:00 UTC