The former owner of a North Delta yoga studio whose business licence was revoked by the city for refusing to follow public health orders relating to COVID-19 is facing charges of violating the Quarantine Act after returning from a recent trip to the United States to attend a Flat Earth conference.
Makhan 91裸聊视频淢ak91裸聊视频� Singh Parhar of New Westminster, 47, has been charged with three counts under section 71 of the Quarantine Act for allegedly breaking his mandatory 14-day self-isolation on Oct. 31, Nov. 1 and Nov.2.
According to posts on his Facebook page, Parhar was in the United States to attend an event called Flatoberfest 2020 in Greenville, South Carolina on Oct. 24. The event, which is described on its website as 91裸聊视频渁n interactive conference for alternative cosmology enthusiasts,91裸聊视频� was attended by 91裸聊视频渃lose to 400 people91裸聊视频� according to a video posted to Parhar91裸聊视频檚 Facebook page.
A subsequent video shot at an anti-mask rally outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Nov. 1 and shows him speaking to the crowd about his recent trip and his refusal to sign a 91裸聊视频渜uarantine91裸聊视频� form at customs or abide by orders to self-isolate.
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He then goes on to describe his interactions with customs officials at Vancouver International Airport after refusing to sign the required forms on the grounds that the Quarantine Act doesn91裸聊视频檛 apply to him based on claims he is not a 91裸聊视频減erson91裸聊视频� or a 91裸聊视频渢raveller91裸聊视频� as defined by law.
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He then describes New Westminster Police and RCMP visiting his home and serving him violation tickets for not observing the 14-day self-isolation.
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New Westminster Police arrested Parhar at approximately 11 p.m. on Nov. 2, according to a press release from the department.
Police allege that, despite being reminded of federal legislation requiring travelers to self-isolate under the Quarantine Act and receiving a violation ticket, Parhar refused to comply and continued leaving his residence.
91裸聊视频淥ur priority is the safety of New Westminster residents,91裸聊视频� Sgt. Sanjay Kumar said in a press release. 91裸聊视频淰iolations of the Quarantine Act put others at risk. Travelers are required to self-isolate for 14 days, whether or not they have symptoms. This is something we take very seriously.91裸聊视频�
According to the , violating any instructions provided to you upon entering Canada or failing to provide accurate information is an offence under the Quarantine Act and could lead to up to six months in prison and/or $750,000 in fines.
If choosing to break your mandatory quarantine or isolation results in death or serious bodily harm to another person, you could face a fine of up to $1 million, up to three years in prison, or both.
Parhar, who made an appears in New Westminster provincial court on Nov. 3, remains in custody. His next court date is on Monday, Nov. 16.
In March, City of Delta bylaw inspectors suspended the business licence of Bikram Yoga Delta, owned by Parhar, after he refused to voluntarily cancel classes at the hot yoga studio in spite of public health orders issued by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. The business is now closed permanently.
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