COVID-19 pandemic rule breakers.Effective immediately, the fine for promoting or attending a non-compliant social gathering or event has gone up from $230 to $575.The fine for those who organize or host a prohibited event remains at $2,300.
Booze and no shoes: Inside the Vancouver ‘makeshift nightclub’ that flouted COVID-19 orders “Over the last several months, it’s become clear that for some, the risk of a $230 violation ticket isn’t enough to deter attendance at events that violate the (provincial health officer) order,” Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said on Thursday.“I am disappointed that a small minority of British Columbians continue to put their health and the health of others at risk by attending unsafe gatherings.