Fines issued in Manitoba as more than 100 protesters gather in Steinbach to protest COVID-19 restrictions - News Summed Up

Fines issued in Manitoba as more than 100 protesters gather in Steinbach to protest COVID-19 restrictions


Less than an hour after Manitoba announced its highest single-day jump in COVID-19 deaths, dozens of people gathered in Steinbach to protest heightened public health restrictions implemented in Manitoba this week. WATCH | Protesters shout profanities at enforcement officers:Protesters shout profanities at enforcement officers 0:26 Some protesters could be heard cursing at enforcement officers issuing fines to people who broke public health rules. "The RCMP used a measured approach during today's event and will be working with Manitoba Public Health to further investigate breaches of the public health order," said Const. Gatherings are restricted to a maximum of five people under the current public health rules. Provincial fines for individuals who break public health rules are $1,296, while businesses can be fined $5,000.


Source: CBC News November 14, 2020 20:25 UTC



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