health protection act

• Halifax man without face mask fined after approaching people in apartment lobby

  After receiving a second call about the man continuing to not wear a mask, police returned to the building and issued him a ticket for violating the act.

  Crime

  Jan 27
• Halifax police issue 4 tickets for failing to follow Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 restrictions

  As a result of the recent fines being issued, police are reminding Haligonians that they must follow public health measures. 

  Crime

  Jan 12
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• Coronavirus: N.S. restaurant owner says he was charged after anti-restriction rant

  In a Facebook post on Friday, the restaurant responded to criticism from customers about employees allegedly not following mandatory masking regulations for indoor establishments.

  Consumer

  Jan 10
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• Over 300 Nova Scotians charged for violating COVID-19 regulations since March

  The majority of these charges, which are non-criminal, were given to individuals violating mandatory self-isolation or physical distancing orders. 

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2020
• Halifax police urge residents to get educated on new COVID-19 rules

  HRM and East Hants are subject to new social gathering regulations that began Monday.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2020
• Halifax police issue $1K fine after more than 60 students gather at house party

  The person was issued a $1,000 ticket for failing to comply with regulations related to COVID-19.

  Health

  Nov 22, 2020
• RCMP breaks up party attended by more than 75 students in Wolfville, N.S.

  Police say the main resident of the home was issued a ticket for failing to comply with a social distancing order.

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2020
• Hosts charged after RCMP disperse 3 Antigonish parties with more than 50 people

  The hosts of three parties were charged under the Nova Scotia Health Protection Act with failing to socially distance.

  Health

  Oct 6, 2020
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• RCMP fine 4 Nova Scotia university students $1,000 each for failing to self isolate

  RCMP said that between Sept. 4 and Sept. 7, they received complaints about four students from outside the Atlantic bubble not self-isolating. 

  Crime

  Sep 9, 2020
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• Antigonish student fined $1,000 after not self-isolating

  A university student in Antigonish has been fined for failing to self-isolate, a mandatory requirement after travelling from outside the Atlantic bubble.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2020