A Kelowna musician is voicing his concern to recently-announced busking bylaw changes in the best way he knows how, by writing a protest song. On Monday, Kelowna City Council approved a host of changes to the Okanagan city's busking and panhandling bylaws, including new fines for people who donate to panhandlers at intersections and a new requirement that buskers be licensed. It doesn't make sense," said Kelowna musician Barry Mathers, lead singer of a local band called The Cruzeros. Musician Barry Mathers calls the bylaw changes 'ridiculous' and 'unfair.' (Barry Mathers/ Facebook)Following a 6-3 vote, a divided city council proceeded with the changes Monday, despite not consulting with local musicians.

Source: CBC News March 28, 2018 21:56 UTC