VANCOUVER Police in Chilliwack say they re hoping to return an urn found at a bus stop in the Fraser Valley city. RCMP say they are looking for the “custodian” of the urn, which was handed in to them on Nov. 30, 2020. “(We) are seeking the public’s assistance to locate the custodian of an urn found near a bus stop in the 45000-block of Yale Road,” reads a news statement from Cpl. Mike Rail of the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment. The white urn appears to be ceramic, however police did not say what it s made out of. The base of the urn has the initials “B.J.” written on it.
RCMP issue $18K in fines to 3 churches for breaking COVID-19 orders
RCMP have issued hefty COVID-19 related fines to three separate churches in Chilliwack.
The fines for the three churches total $18,400 and were issued after the churches continued to host in-person worship services in defiance of Provincial Health Orders.
While police did not specify which churches were fines, the religious gatherings occurred on Dec. 6, 13 and 17.
“As officers investigated the complaints police worked closely with Provincial, Regional Health officials, and the BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) in the education and enforcement of current COVID-19 health regulations to attain the compliance of the congregations,” Cpl. Mike Rail said in a release.
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Mounties have issued fines to three separate Chilliwack churches for hosting in-person worship services in defiance of current COVID-19 public health orders.
The fines for the three churches total $18,400, according to a Chilliwack RCMP news release. Representatives from each of the congregations have also been charged for failing to comply with current rules forbidding gatherings.
The religious gatherings occurred on December 6 and 13, and charges were laid on December 17.
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