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Anti-lockdown organizer fined for breaking public health orders say Kelowna RCMP
VANCOUVER — Police have fined the organizer of the anti-lockdown protest that took place in Kelowna, B.C. Weekly protests over COVID-19 have been taking place at Kelowna’s Stuart Park for many months, led and organized by David Lindsay, according to Castanet News. However, police have refused to identify the person they fined $2,300. “The organizer …
Langley church issued fine for holding in-person worship, breaking COVID-19 rules
VANCOUVER — Mounties in Langley say they issued a ticket to a church in the township for violating COVID-19 rules Sunday morning. Langley RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Holly Largy told CTV News Vancouver police received a complaint from the public about a gathering at Riverside Calvary Chapel in North Langley. Officers attended and asked the participants …
Another record-breaking COVID-19 update: B.C. adds 887 cases, 13 deaths
VANCOUVER — British Columbia added 887 cases of COVID-19 to its total on Thursday, setting a new daily record for the province. Health officials also announced 13 deaths in their written statement on B.C.’s response to the disease. That ties the record set on Wednesday. “We offer our condolences to everyone who has lost their …
The latest businesses to be fined for breaking COVID-19 health orders
WINNIPEG — Two more businesses in Winnipeg, including a club and a hookah lounge, have been slapped with hefty fines for allegedly breaking COVID-19 public health orders. According to the province, the World Famous Palomino Club, located at 436 Main Street, was given two fines of $2,542 on August 31. The province said the fines …
Video shows partiers breaking COVID-19 rules at Vancouver nightclub
VANCOUVER — New video has emerged of partiers flouting COVID-19 rules at a Vancouver nightclub, in yet another example of young people engaging in risky behaviour during the pandemic. The video shows people dancing, crowding in groups without masks and even pouring drinks into each others’ mouths – the kind of partying that has been …
Manitoba restaurants fined for breaking public health orders
WINNIPEG — A pair of Manitoba restaurants are facing thousands of dollars in fines for defying public health measures. According to the province, Lee’s Buffet in Brandon, Man., and Chaise Corydon on Corydon Avenue in Winnipeg have both been ticketed $2,542 for failing to comply with the measures prescribed in the province’s public health orders. …
‘Untested technology’: Winnipeg protesters worried about 5G antennas
WINNIPEG — There weren’t any people on their cell phones at a 5G protest in Winnipeg. Saturday afternoon, a group of Winnipeggers gathered at City Hall to protest the installation of 5G small cell towers in the city. “People around the world are worried about 5G, they’re worried about the little antennas,” said Margaret Friesen, …
Two Winnipeg restaurants fined for breaking public health orders
WINNIPEG — Two Winnipeg restaurants are facing thousands of dollars in fines for breaking public health orders amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Manitoba government, Arabesque Hookah Café and Lounge, located on Corydon Avenue, and Pony Corral, located on Pembina Highway, have each been fined $2,542 for not complying with the public health measures …
Burglars break into Winnipeg bakery before Mother’s Day
WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg bakery is facing an unexpected challenge after the business was recently broken into. In a Facebook post made Saturday night, High Tea Bakery said burglars took the bake shop’s iPads, point of sale system, and a variety of other things. In an email to CTV News Sunday, Winnipeg police didn’t use …
Officer won’t be charged after breaking man’s jaw during arrest: IIU
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s police watchdog has determined that no one will no will be charged after a man’s jaw was broken during an RCMP arrest. The incident took place on Oct. 31, 2019, when RCMP officers went to a home in Russell, Man., in order to bring a man back to the hospital. According to …
