Newsletter
August 25, 2021
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Recent News
BC Chamber of Commerce Responds to Proof of Vaccination Program
While this is an important step in helping businesses keep employees, customers, and patrons safe while rebuilding consumer confidence and restoring business, how the program works in practice must be carefully decided. LEARN MORE

Provincial Mask and Interior Health region PHOs
The Provincial Mask Order and Provincial Health Order for the entire Interior Heath Authority. LEARN MORE

Get on Board! - Kids 12 and Under Ride for Free on BC Transit
Learn how to access the program in your community.

BC Chamber of Commerce pan-provincial Resource Guide for Small Business Resiliency.
In partnership with the provincial government’s Sector Labour Market Partnership Program (SLMP) and funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training, the Resource Guide for Small Business Resiliency has been created with information collected in focus groups and from consultations with different sectors and industries from all economic regions across British Columbia. LEARN MORE

Water Restrictions extended to September 30
Stage 2 water restrictions will be extended until September 30 due to drought conditions valley-wide. LEARN MORE
Events
3rd Annual Golf Tournament - August 27
The event is sold out and being held under the current Interior Health Authority Provincial Health Orders. LEARN MORE

Ensuring a Safe Return to the Workplace: What Organizations Planning a Return to the Office Need to Know - September 2 Webinar
Presented by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. LEARN MORE & REGISTER

B.C.’s Human Rights Code: Services - Free Webinar August 26
The BC Office of the Human Rights Commissioner is offering a one-hour workshop that will focus on B.C.’s Human Rights Code and build on the rights and responsibilities under the Code as it pertains to the services sector. REGISTER

Surge in participation fuels Digital Marketing Bootcamp expansion
The Province is helping small and medium-sized businesses adapt to the post-pandemic economy by giving more people the training they need to succeed. The Alacrity Canada Digital Marketing Bootcamp is a virtual skills-training program that aims to prepare you for the digital marketplace. LEARN MORE & REGISTER

Limited spaces still available. REGISTER
Confirm your place today. REGISTER
Advocacy Updates
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee special meeting August 24
A draft of the Skaha Marina Request for Proposal was presented. The City is gathering feedback from the Committee on the proposal before it is finalized and reviewed with Council for a decision to proceed, expected in September. LEARN MORE

Paid Sick Leave in BC
The new model will come into effect on January 1, 2022. Surveys for employers and workers will be open August 5 to September 14. PARTICIPATE

Next City of Penticton Regular Council Meeting September 7 1:00pm
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