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Image Credit: FACEBOOK/Art Lucier May 25, 2021 - 3:59 PM A Kelowna church was hit with a $2,300 fine last week for a gathering held in contravention of the current Public Health Order. Kelowna Mounties received a report on May 19 just before 7:40 p.m., that a church was allegedly having a gathering indoors contrary to the Provincial Public Health Order. Police attended, conducted an independent investigation and determined that a number of people were on site. Police spoke with a representative of the church, explained the current COVID-19 regulations and restrictions and t...

Police issue $11K in fines after breaking up BC house party A group of partygoers in Vancouver all left the gathering early Sunday morning with sizeable fines for violating public health orders. The Vancouver Police Department was called to a suite at 1200 West Georgia Street around 1 am for reports of a loud party. Officers knocked on the door of the suite a number of times and even spoke with the residents on the phone, but the patrons inside refused to open the door. Eventually, the VPD obtained a search warrant and officers were able to enter the suite. “The host of the party was issued...

Posted: May 25, 2021 B.C. launches restart plan With about 60% of adults vaccinated with their first dose and COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations steadily declining, British Columbia is moving forward with the cautious first step of a four-step plan for a careful and safe restart. Premier John Horgan “British Columbians have sacrificed so much over the last 15 months to help keep people and our communities safe,” said Premier John Horgan. “We have made tremendous strides with our vaccination program, and we are now in a position where we can move forward with a plan to slowly bri...

A church in Kelowna, B.C., has received a $2,300 fine for allegedly holding an indoor gathering in contravention of public health orders.

Maximum of five visitors or one household allowed for indoor personal gatherings Maximum of 10 people for outdoor personal gatherings Maximum of 10 people for seated indoor organized gatherings with safety protocols Maximum of 50 people for seated outdoor organized gatherings with safety protocols Recreational travel only within travel region (travel restrictions extended) Indoor and outdoor dining for up to six people with safety protocols Resume outdoor sports (games) with no spectators, low-intensity fitness with safety protocols Start gradual return to workplaces Provin...