The RCMP has charged nine individuals in the town of Wolfville for breaking COVID-19 restrictions on Oct. 31.
Police said they’ll continue “to provide enforcement to address ongoing concerns related to partying, noise, liquor and Public Health orders.”
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At around 11:15 p.m., police said they conducted a patrol of Highland Avenue where a large gathering in a residence was located. As a result, a man was charged for failing to comply with the Emergency Management Act, and made to pay a fine of $582.50.
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The RCMP also responded to two other large gatherings, one on Willow Avenue and another on Westwood Avenue.
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Police attended the first gathering and estimated the size to be over 80 people. Police charged four adults and fined them $697.50.
The second gathering was estimated to have over 50 people, and according to authorities, four adults were charged and fined $697.50.
“We all need to do our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19,” police said.
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