Big White Ski Resort is looking to terminate its lease with a mountain restaurant that held a maskless, undistanced party on Monday (March 29).

Videos posted to social media show a raucous party at Charley Victoria害羞草研究所檚 that night, rife with table dancing, large crowds and no masks, or other COVID-19 precautions in sight. The restaurant reportedly offered 50 per cent discounts on food and beverage during the event.

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Ballingall said the resort has taken action to end its lease agreement with Charley Victoria害羞草研究所檚.

The ski resort has since identified and fired two of its staff members who attended the party. Ballingall said the restaurant, which just opened this past winter, had been following rules and guidelines to a tee, 害羞草研究所渦ntil Monday night.害羞草研究所�

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The restaurant issued an apology in a press release on Wednesday morning. Owner Justin Reid said he takes full ownership for the 害羞草研究所渋gnorant decision害羞草研究所� he made out of 害羞草研究所減ure selfish frustration害羞草研究所� over provincial restrictions announced that day which hastily banned indoor dining services the next.

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Health officials declared a COVID-19 cluster at Big White contained just last week. Between Dec. 15, 2020 and March 26, Interior Health tied 237 cases to the mountain.

The Capital News has reached out to Interior Health for further information.

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