Halifax Regional Police issued summary offence tickets at two addresses last Friday for failing to comply with Health Protection Act regulations. The total amount in tickets at one address exceeded $123,000.
At approximately 7:45 PM, Halifax Police received a report of loud noise from a gathering at a residence. Upon arrival police found the event to exceed the gathering limit set by the COVID-19 public health directive.
Officers issued summary offense tickets to 51 people under the Health Protection Act for failing to comply with regulations. Each receive a hefty fine of $2,422.
Earlier that day, at approximately 3:50 PM, police received a report of loud noise from a different gathering at a residence. This gathering also exceeded the gathering limit set by COVID-19 public health directives. Two 18 year old men were issued summary offence tickets under the Health Protection Act for failing to comply with regulations. Each ticket carries a fine of $2,422.