$2,000 fines to be issued to enforce B.C. COVID-19 public health rules The group dispersed, but Oak Bay Deputy Chief Const.
Mark Fisher says many of the students congregated again in small groups around campus.“So we had to deal with some of them on multiple occasions as we tried to disperse that group and encourage them to go away,” Fisher said.“Obviously giving the concerns around COVID, and them being in close proximity with each other.”Assisted UVIC Security with dispersing a large group of students congregating on Sat night.
A couple of them refused to follow direction to disperse after repeated attempts. Each were issued a ticket for $230. Disappointing given efforts most are making to limit COVID spread.