Coronavirus Fines

• Over $33K in coronavirus fines issued at the University of Guelph amid outbreak

  The University of Guelph has laid 41 fines under its own COVID-19 policy as well as 32 fines under the province's Reopening Ontario Act.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2021
  
• Victoria cabbie drops belligerent, mask-less passenger at police headquarters

  Police doled out nearly $700 in fines to the man, who allegedly refused to don a mask and was touching the cab driver's face.

  Health

  Jan 2, 2021
  
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• Saskatoon police, RCMP have had hundreds of calls responding to COVID-19 health orders

  In the month of November, RCMP said it received 342 calls for service regarding the public health measures resulting in seven fines.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2020
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• Costco, Hyatt House among those issued $5,000 fines for flouting public health orders

  The Costco store on McGillvary Avenue was given a $5,000 ticket, said the province of Manitoba Friday.

  Crime

  Nov 27, 2020
• Coronavirus: Two $2,300 tickets handed out for separate parties at same B.C. vacation rental

  Both parties were dispersed immediately, RCMP said.

  Health

  Sep 21, 2020
• Vancouver councillor says more resources needed to enforce new COVID-19 fines

  Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth granted new authority to police, liquor, gaming, and cannabis inspectors and conservation officers to issue fines to people who break provincial health orders.

  Crime

  Aug 21, 2020
• Winnipeg’s Windsor Hotel the latest to be ticketed for public health order violations

  Fines were set at $486 for individuals and $2,542 for businesses that disobeyed public health orders, including physical-distancing rules and limits on gathering sizes.

  Health

  Jun 30, 2020
• Canadians have racked up $13M in coronavirus fines, racial profiling evident: report

  Canadians were handed roughly $13 million in fines for offences related to the new coronavirus, according to a new report from the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2020
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• Canadians have racked up $5.8M in coronavirus fines, report says

  More than 4,500 people have been ticketed or charged relating to COVID-19 enforcement, according to an enforcement report.

  Canada

  May 4, 2020
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• Fines, snitch lines: Crackdown on coronavirus rule breakers could have consequences

  Why experts worry ticketing and charging people as part of the coronavirus pandemic response might hurt, not help.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2020