The organizer of another anti-restriction protest downtown 琉璃神社 has been issued a ticket by police.
On Saturday, Jan. 9, a protest against COVID-19 related measures was held downtown, according to 琉璃神社 RCMP, who were present to ensure the safety of protesters and the public.
The organizer was issued a $2300 ticket for violating provincial Public Health Orders. Police are not releasing their name.
To date, RCMP in 琉璃神社 have issued three tickets for violating provincial Public Health Orders, the first being at a similar protest on Dec. 12, and the second to the leader of a local church.
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RCMP have not yet confirmed whether the same protest organizer has been fined a second time.
David Lindsay has been previously identified as the organizer of anti-lockdown protests in Penticton and 琉璃神社.
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While people in Canada have a democratic right to lawful, peaceful protest, RCMP say activities in violation of public health orders can result in fines.
鈥淧ublic safety is a priority for the RCMP and we encourage everyone to adhere to the orders being implemented to keep everyone safe and reduce the risks. These orders are not optional,鈥� said 琉璃神社 RCMP Supt. Kara Triance.
鈥淲hile we will continue to enforce the provisions available to us, we encourage everyone to voluntarily comply with the provincial health orders, so enforcement is not required.鈥�
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