Bc Churches

• Two charged in alleged vandalism of East Vancouver church

  The case was one of 13 incidents of vandalism that occurred at places of worship in Vancouver between June 2 and July 20, Vancouver police said.

  Crime

  Sep 24, 2021
  
• ‘This is our family’: In-person services resume at B.C. houses of worship

  Up to 50 people can now gather for a religious service, though COVID-19 safety protocols need to be followed, masks are required, and singing or chanting remains prohibited.

  Health

  May 30, 2021
  
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• B.C.’s top doctor looks to loosen COVID-19 restrictions on in-person religious gatherings

  "I know how challenging it has been for many people not allowed to congregate with those in their faith communities,” Dr. Bonnie Henry said Monday.

  Health

  Mar 15, 2021
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• Lawyer for B.C. churches says in-person gatherings important to religious freedom

  Chief Justice Christopher Hinkson said there are no COVID-19 restrictions on people's religious freedoms and it's the safety of those who are gathering that is at issue.

  Health

  Mar 2, 2021
• Chilliwack RCMP issue $18,000 in fines to churches breaking COVID-19 restrictions

  The province banned in-person religious services in November as part of a suite of new measures intended to curb surging coronavirus case numbers.

  Health

  Dec 18, 2020