"City spokesperson Russell Baker confirmed the contractor was doing a dry run ahead of the winter season at the time of the incident. The behaviour displayed is completely unacceptable and falls short of the standards we expect from contractors operating on behalf of the City of Toronto. This conduct does not reflect the City's values and expectations, Baker said in an emailed statement."
"Videos posted on social media show the driver pilot their orange Kubota tractor right through the crowd that had gathered on the sidewalk. One protester is seen trying to clear the way, while another briefly grabs the front plow before jumping out of the way. What the f--k is wrong with you? one protester can be heard saying as another person in the crowd smacks the plow's salter with a sign."
"A photograph from the scene shows the driver giving the crowd the middle finger. The vehicle has signage for A&F Di Carlo Construction, one of the companies contracted to do snow-clearing work in the City of Toronto. The plow's salter has City of Toronto signage. CBC Toronto is seeking comment from A&F Di Carlo and will update this story if one is received."
City authorities are investigating after video showed a contractor driving a small orange Kubota snowplow through a crowd of pro-Palestinian protesters on a Toronto sidewalk outside the U.S. consulate. The contractor was reportedly performing a dry run ahead of the winter season while police monitored the demonstration. Videos show protesters trying to clear the way, one grabbing the plow, and others striking the plow’s salter with signs and flags as the vehicle slowly left. A photograph shows the driver making an obscene gesture toward the crowd. The vehicle displays A&F Di Carlo Construction and City of Toronto signage; no injuries were reported.
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