A national clown group called "Clowns Canada" is hoping the recent trend of people dressing as clowns and scaring people dies out quickly.
While reports surfaced across North American, the issue came front and centre in North Bay last week.
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Yes, there is a Clowns Canada. Check out their website here.
A news release issued by the group says, "We choose to concentrate on the great work that clowns do in our communities, hospitals, and events - creating smiles, laughter and joy! We will no longer concentrate our energies on a few costumed pranksters which has saturated the media in recent months."
The website says extensive media coverage has only exacerbated the situation.
"By standing tall, nose on and shoes shined, we in Clowns Canada can be a beacon - inspiring all to smile, share, lead with love and laughter and let this challenging, unfair spotlight we find ourselves in dissolve quickly."
