Partying UBC students were issued thousands of dollars in fines for hosting a non-compliant event this week, says University RCMP.
On Aug. 29, University RCMP officers responded to several calls for service at the fraternity village located on Wesbrook Mall, explains a news release. The officers "observed hundreds of students gathering in the courtyard and inside several homes, contrary to current public health orders."
When the officers arrived at the "non-compliant event," they saw over 50 people gathered in an area where physical distancing was not possible; few of the attendees were wearing masks, too.
The event was also advertised on social media and a video of the party-goers was posted. Officers issued $5,000 in fines to students for hosting the non-compliant event.
The University RCMP says it welcomes all UBC students to the new school year but urges everyone to stay as safe as possible. “We are asking that students ensure they observe all public health orders. We have worked hard to get this far over the past 30 months. Let’s stay safe and healthy,” says Const. Christina Martin of the University RCMP.
“I would like to echo what Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry has said from the very beginning, ‘we are all in this together’, and ‘we must do our part’,” adds Martin.
The University RCMP will be working with the University of British Columbia to make sure any student events on or off-campus are in accordance with current public health orders.
Visit the BC Government website for more information on COVID-19 Return to Campus .
For more COVID-19 information specific to the University of British Columbia visit COVID-19 | Safety & Risk Services .
