Interior Health granted injunction against West Kelowna gym, but owner vows to fight
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‘For six months from the date of these reasons for judgement or so long as the closure order is in effect, whichever comes first.’
A B.C. judge has ruled for Interior Health in its ongoing battle with an Okanagan gym over COVID-related health measures.
On Friday, Interior Health was granted an injunction to temporarily close Iron Energy Fitness Centre in West Kelowna.
The ruling came just days after the health agency allegedly entered the gym this week and dropped off court documents indicating it was seeking the gym’s closure.
Interior Health claimed that Iron Energy Fitness Centre was not requiring proof of vaccination from its clients, nor were clients wearing face coverings — both breaches of provincial health measures.
Further, Interior Health claimed it issued a closure order on Feb. 3, but the gym kept its doors open despite the order.
“The defendants have and are continuing to wilfully contravene the closure order, the public health orders and the Public Health Act,” Interior Health said in court documents.
“The conduct of the defendant is, among other things, putting the health and safety of the public at serious risk. The relief sought by the plaintiffs should be granted in the circumstances.”
The court agreed, though the defendants argued that the gym owners weren’t properly served.
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