BC's public safety minister is promising consequences for businesses flouting provincial health orders against indoor dining

BC's public safety minister is promising consequences for businesses flouting provincial health orders against indoor dining as COVID-19 cases hit record highs.

Mike Farnworth issued the warning after at least two Vancouver restaurants were served with closure notices in keeping with restrictions that will continue at least until April 19th.

He says harassment of enforcement officers will not be tolerated and closure orders by Vancouver Coastal Health or any other health authority must be respected.

The owner of a Vancouver restaurant that was packed with customers on Saturday when it was served with a closure notice says in an online post that she closed her doors for two days after running out of food but would reopen tomorrow.

Vancouver police Cpl. Tania Visintin says a liquor co-ordinator from the department visited the Corduroy Restaurant on Saturday night in response to several complaints throughout the day.

Visintin says no one was arrested at the eatery and no tickets were issued, adding any further action would be taken by provincial health authorities.

The closure notice was issued by Vancouver Coastal Health after concerns from the public.