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On December 1 at 10:30 p.m., Halifax Regional Police attended a public pathway at the end of 6404 Oakland Road in Halifax which led to a dock on the water. A citizen in the community was concerned about the number of people in close proximity of each other and called police.
Police arrived and verified that a group of 12-15 people were on a small dock and were in violation of the new Public Health Act restrictions that came into effect on November 26, 2020 in terms of public gatherings being limited to five people.
Police charged 12 people on scene with violating section 71 (1) (b) of the Health Protection Act for failing to comply with its regulations. This is in respect to gatherings of more than five people which carries a fine of $1000.00 upon conviction.
For more information on the Act, helpful resources, contact numbers and general information including the newest restrictions, information can be viewed at: novascotia.ca/coronavirus/county-restrictions/halifax/