Sports Training Facility In Bedford Fined $7,500 For Staying Open
HALIFAX – Halifax Regional Police say they levied a $7,500 fine on a Bedford business for staying open despite the current Covid-19 restrictions in the HRM.
Police say they got a tip on December 7 that a sports training facility was still operating. Upon arriving at the facility, police observed customers and staff inside.
“Halifax Regional Police is reminding people to follow the new public health measures that came into effect on November 26 in parts of the Halifax region,” states a press release from the Halifax Regional Police.
“We strongly advise members of the public to educate and re-educate themselves on these public health directives and COVID-19 enforcement measures, including, those related to illegal gatherings and associated fines.”
For privacy reasons, the department didn’t release the name of the facility to the public.