On Saturday, a mega rally took place at Kelowna's Stuart Park protesting everything COVID-19.
Last week Mayor Colin Basran and RCMP Superintendent Kara Triance put out a plea urging anyone planning to attend to reconsider but hundreds of people of all ages gathered, holding signs and handing out flyers.
A smaller group of counter protesters stood outside City Hall.
Both sides firm in their stance.
Both sides wanting life back to normal
They were protesting against mandates, masks and lockdowns and advocating for choice, better treatment of the elderly, transparency from the government and freedom.
This man, who did not want to be named, says he has been victimized for not wearing a mask at work for medical reasons.
“I've been treated like the plague. Actually I’ve been suspended from my job because I did not want to wear a mask. They say you wear a mask but then if you have a doctor's note or you're unable to wear a mask, you don't have to. What's the difference whether you wear a mask or not? Don’t you think people with medical conditions would be more likely to be come sick than someone wearing a mask.”
Other protesters say only the most vulnerable should have to follow health orders.