FILE PHOTO – Harvest Ministries International of Kelowna is shown in this undated file photo.
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January 18, 2021 – 11:16 a.m.
A Kelowna church received a second fine for violating public health regulations through personal worship.
Harvest Ministries International in Kelowna was fined $ 2,300 yesterday, January 17th, according to an RCMP news release.
The church was originally visited and warned by the RCMP for a service on December 6th. When Kelowna RCMP was recalled for another service on December 19, it issued a $ 2,300 ticket.
The Church announced on January 6 that it had validated the order made by the Provincial Health Commissioner Dr. Bonnie Henry, will question that services are not held in person.
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“I want to reiterate that now is not the time to gather together for any reason and put yourself or the community at risk,” Kelowna RCMP Supt said. Kara Triance said in the publication.
“We have reported this ongoing violation to the provincial health authorities and continue to work with the British Columbia District Attorney as we actively investigate and take action on reports of provincial health violations. We urge our community to take the necessary steps to protect one another and provide for all by not gathering in groups at this time. ”
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