Vancouver police say they deployed an RCMP Air One helicopter and a marine unit to disperse people gathered on downtown beaches Saturday night. According to a statement from police, thousands of people gathered on Vancouver's beaches Saturday to enjoy the warm May weather. Police then used spotlights from the helicopter and marine unit to disperse people. health officials are currently encouraging people to socialize outdoors only, as the risk of COVID-19 transmission is significantly reduced outdoors compared to indoors. People are allowed to gather in groups of 10 outdoors, although health officials urge people to stick to the same group of 10 people.

Source: CBC News May 16, 2021 20:26 UTC