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B.C. marks one year under state of emergency SHARE ON: (Supplied by Unsplash) B.C.’s state of emergency in response to COVID-19 has been extended for the 26th time, marking a year since the original declaration was made. The B.C. Government said the state of emergency was first called on March 18, 2020, a day after Dr. Bonnie Henry, the provincial health officer (PHO), declared a public health emergency. “British Columbians have been living with the challenges of COVID-19 for more than a y...

COVID-19 Immunization Plan The COVID-19 vaccine is saving lives. Vaccines do more than protect the people getting vaccinated, they also protect everyone around them. The more people in a community who are immunized and protected from COVID-19, the harder it is for COVID-19 to spread. BC’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan happens in four phases. The phased approach is based on expert advice and guidance from the NACI, BC’s Immunization Committee and the public health leadership committee. Eligib...

With Covid-19 vaccinations beginning to be rolled out across Canada, there appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel.

To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. As Governments and businesses turn their minds toward the recovery and re-opening of the economy, our team is closely monitoring updates from governments across Canada. The following summarizes the recovery and re-opening measures which have been announced to date in each jurisdiction. We will continue to update this summary as further measures are introduced across the country. This roundup ...

by Nelson Daily Staff on Monday February 22 2021 Protesters stood outside the office of Nelson-Creston MLA Brittny Anderson Monday morning to protest the provincial health restrictions instituted by the BC Government to help stop the spread of COVID-19. — Bruce Fuhr, The Nelson Daily Approximately 40-50 people stood outside the office of Nelson-Creston MLA Brittny Anderson Monday morning carrying signs to protest the provincial health restrictions instituted by the...

The regulation change will come into effect as of March 1, 2021.

New changes allow email as a communication device between landlords and tenants SHARE ON: A simple, but important change is here for renters in the province. Starting March 1st, email communications will be allowed between landlords and tenants who are in a dispute resolution process. Previously, they were required to exchange physical documents by mail, or by having someone drop them off. B.C says the change came as a recommendation by the Rental Housing Task Force.  The task force heard from...

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Tuesday February 16 2021 The original declaration was made on March 18, 2020, the day after Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer (PHO), declared a public health emergency. — BC Government photo Tuesday, the Province of British Columbia formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing health and emergency management officials to continue to use extraordinary powers under the Emergency Program Act (EPA) to support the P...

State of emergency extended to March 2

On February 5, 2021, Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry (" Dr. Henry") extended health orders restricting social interactions and business operations within BC until further notice. Those that do not comply may be subject to fines. Orders and Recommendations Masks Masks are required in all public indoor settings and retail stores, including in restaurants and bars when not seated at a table. Masks are also strongly recommended in shared workplaces and living areas, such as in elevators, hal...