Hosts of a University of B.C. frat party were fined $5,000 this past weekend after police responded to a large gathering featuring hundreds of students not wearing masks and not physically distancing.

University RCMP said they received a number of calls reporting the party on Wesbrook Mall on Aug. 29.

When officers arrived, they found hundreds of students gathering in the courtyard and inside several homes. Under B.C.91裸聊视频檚 current COVID-19 health orders, indoor gatherings are restricted to less than 50 people.

The party was advertised on social media, including video of the party posted on Snapchat.

91裸聊视频淲e are asking that students ensure they observe all public health orders,91裸聊视频� Const. Christina Martin said. 91裸聊视频淲e have worked hard to get this far over the past 30 months. Let91裸聊视频檚 stay safe and healthy.91裸聊视频�

UBC is one of four major universities who will be requiring students to confidentially declare their COVID-19 vaccination status ahead of the fall semester, or be subject to regular rapid tests.

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