Residents in Kenora are outraged after the northwestern Ontario city’s Main Street Christmas tree was taken out by a chainsaw ahead of New Year’s Eve.
Ontario Provincial Police say they learned of the incident shortly after 11 p.m. on Saturday and are investigating it as mischief.
Hundreds of comments expressing frustration and anger over the Grinch-like act have been shared on social media.
“We are extremely disappointed, disheartened and saddened by this occurrence overnight in our community. City crews came in and removed the tree and further cleanup efforts will continue for this unplanned tree removal,” the City of Kenora posted on its official Facebook page Sunday morning.
