CALGARY — Alberta Health Services says it has obtained a restraining order against a Calgary mayoral candidate who the agency says has threatened health workers.
AHS says Kevin Johnston must stay at least 100 metres away from health officers and must not publish any threats or hate speech directed at them.
Johnston is running in this fall's municipal election and has been a vocal supporter of anti-lockdown protests.
He appears regularly online where he promotes far-right ideology.
AHS says Johnston has been aggressive and threatening towards two particular health workers as well as to the general AHS workforce.
The agency says it wants to protect staff and ensure they feel supported.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 14, 2021.
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