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Kite flying and 17 more things you can't do during G20

Posted by Robyn Urback / June 9, 2010

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Fly a kite! No, I'm not kidding!

You also can't launch a rocket, parasail, paraglide, hang glide or ride in a hot air balloon.

I'd poke fun at the ridiculous by tossing in a few preposterous prohibitions of my own, but you'd probably have trouble deciphering the real restrictions from the fake.

Transport Canada has released more details of restricted airspace activities during the G8 and G20 summits, and apparently, kite flying is an issue of national security. The Globe and Mail has the list.

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BLT / June 9, 2010 at 03:21 pm
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The one that gets me is Media Flights. Media flights have been all the rage since the OJ chase. Figured that chopper1 news would be the one to give me good photos of the protests. Plus who is going to give me traffic updates from the "eye in the sky"...
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DJ Pete Digital / June 9, 2010 at 03:26 pm
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Any independent media thinking of doing remote coverage from the #G20 will face laptop power issues at local outdoor WiFi spots. Second Cup at University & Front has shut down all outdoor power. Will WiFi be jammed here?
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seanm / June 9, 2010 at 07:53 pm
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I wonder if suicide via jumping will be prohibited. Potential infiltration risk of restricted airspace. Not that it'll matter to the victim, but bonus points if they send a fine to the family.
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handfed / June 10, 2010 at 05:35 pm
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No kite flying?! Christ, this city is becoming like Lahore, Pakistan! (look it up)
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