Covid-19 Fines

• B.C. judge dismisses COVID-19 fines against nightclub

  The establishment was fined by Northern Health for ignoring mask requirements and not checking vaccine cards. 

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2022
  
• N.S. hikes fines, creates new penalty for those flouting COVID-19 rules

  The change in Nova Scotia comes after a recent multi-day faith gathering led to a spike in COVID-19 cases, resulting in an outbreak at a long-term care home and three deaths.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2021
  
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• COVID-19: Nova Scotians aren’t stepping up to pay their pandemic fines, numbers show

  Numbers from the courts show only 12 per cent of fines handed out since the beginning of the pandemic have actually been voluntarily paid.

  Health

  May 6, 2021
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• Alberta COVID-19 restrictions ‘will drag out if people do not comply’: Lethbridge mayor

  The province says it's time to crack down on enforcement as COVID-19 case numbers continue to climb, but the messaging to this point has caused some confusion. 

  Crime

  May 5, 2021
• ‘We are not going to let it drop’: Majority of $1.1M in COVID-19 fines issued in B.C. remain unpaid

  COVID-19 fines do not have to be paid off before renewing your driver's licence in B.C. but that could change as more fines remain unpaid.

  Economy

  Mar 30, 2021
• B.C. to more than double COVID-19 fines for attending social gatherings

  Effective immediately, the fine for promoting and/or attending a non-compliant social gathering or event has gone up from $230 to $575.

  Health

  Mar 25, 2021
• COVID: Tk’emlups RCMP Detachment break up rural festival over superspreader concerns

  When officers arrived, they said they found approximately 200 people camping in motorhomes, trailers and tents, and a small 'stage' was set up with loud music playing.

  Health

  Mar 22, 2021
• 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
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• Thompson traffic stop leads to big fines for public health scofflaws

  A pair of Thompson residents have been handed fines of almost $1,300 each for failing to comply with public health orders.

  Crime

  Jan 28, 2021
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• B.C. government seeks advice on possible next steps for COVID-19 rule-breakers

  Police said a woman, who had been invited to the party last weekend called 911, reporting approximately 100 people inside the suite.

  Crime

  Jan 26, 2021