Provincial State of Emergency extended to Sept.15
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VICTORIA—The Province once again extended the provincial state of emergency, yesterday (Sept.1), allowing Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, to continue to use his extraordinary powers under the Emergency Program Act to support the Province’s COVID-19 pandemic response.
“It’s encouraging to see the vast majority of British Columbians following public health rules to stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep each other safe,” said Premier John Horgan.
“However, there remains a small group of people ignoring Dr. Henry’s orders and threatening our hard work over the past several months to flatten the curve. This pandemic is not over, and whether it’s an end-of-summer gathering or hockey celebration, this is not the time to bend or break the rules. To those few who are not complying, there will be consequences.”—John Horgan, B.C. Premier
On Friday, August 21, police and other provincial enforcement officers were given the ability to issue $2,000 violation tickets for owners or organizers contravening the provincial health officer’s order on gatherings and events.
