vaccination card information for businesses
Starting Monday, September 13, 2021, British Columbians – and visitors to B.C – will need proof of vaccination to access some events, services, and businesses. The Province of B.C. announced […]
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New health measures introduced for all the Interior Health region
Interior Health (IH) is introducing new public health orders covering the entire Interior Health region to manage COVID-19 activity. Effective at midnight August 20th, 2021: Masks are mandatory in all indoor public spaces for people 12 years and older. Low-intensity indoor group exercise is permitted to a maximum 10 people per class. High intensity indoor group exercise is not permitted. Outdoor group exercise is permitted up to 50 people per class. Effective Monday, August 23rd at 8 am: Gatherings in vacation rentals are limited to five guests or one additional household. Indoor personal gatherings are limited to ten guests or one other household. Outdoor personal gatherings (e.g. birthday parties, backyard BBQs, block parties) are limited to no more than 50 people. Organized indoor gatherings (e.g. weddings, funerals, seated events) are limited to 50 people, and outdoors gatherings are limited to 100 people, both requiring a COVID-19 safety plan. The previous orders for central Okanagan food and liquor establishments remain in place. These measures will […]
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INDUSTRY MESSAGING GUIDANCE FOR USA Visitors
Starting August 9th, fully vaccinated US citizens and permanent residents (currently residing in the US) can enter Canada for leisure travel. If they meet the entry criteria, fully vaccinated travellers […]
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WorkSafeBC Communicable Disease Plans
During Step 3, businesses will gradually transition from COVID-19 Safety Plans to Communicable Disease Plans, with guidelines provided by WorkSafeBC. These plans will continue to include physical barriers in many business […]
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Tourism Sector Restart Step 3 Toolkit
With British Columbians achieving nearly 80% adult Dose 1 vaccine coverage and COVID-19 case counts continuing to decline, the Province is safely moving to Step 3 of its four-step restart plan […]
Read moreInterior Health Launches Mobile Immunization Clinics
Interior Health’s #journey2immunity has kicked into high gear with the introduction of mobile immunization clinics that will travel across the Interior Health region to target rural and remote communities, and […]
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MESSAGING GUIDANCE FOR BC’S TOURISM INDUSTRY
On May 25 the Province launched its plan to safely bring British Columbians back together. BC’s Restart is a careful, four-step plan focused on protecting people and gradually getting life […]
Read moreBritish Columbia Restart Plan
Premier John Horgan, Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation, Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, BC’s provincial health officer, have just announced B.C.’s four-step plan for […]
Read moreNew Patio Guidelines
The Ministry of Health has published new ‘Guidance for Outside Dining Spaces‘, which may impact your business should you have a patio. We strongly encourage you to download and review the […]
Read moreCommunications Toolkit – Travel Restrictions
At 9:30 am on April 23, 2021, the Provincial Government announced that non-essential travel outside of one’s health authority with not be permitted. Below is a tool kit for the […]
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Industry Updates – go2HR Support and New PHO Public Order
During these constantly changing times, it’s important to stay up to date and know what are the best resources to help you respond. Below is valuable industry updates that include:
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Coronavirus – support resources – updated dec. 2020
As we are in an unprecedented time for Boundary Country and the world, we will communicate with the tourism industry as often as information becomes available. Safety of everyone is […]
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