41st Edition • October 15, 2021
Additional Health Measures for select areas of Northern Health
Yesterday, Dr. Henry announced that due to high transmission spread paired with low vaccination rates there is a need to introduce new health measures in parts of Northern BC, effective now.

All areas of Northern Health are to follow new health measures with the exception of local Health areas west of Gitwangak (Kitwanga): Terrace, Kitimat, Haida Gwaii, Prince Rupert, Stikine, Telegraph Creek, Snow Country and Nisga’a.

Complete info on the new order can be found here and the new order will be posted here.
Highlight of New PHO for Northern Health Region
Organized Indoor & Outdoor Events
All indoor and outdoor organized events require a safety plan and for attendees to wear a mask and must present their BC Vaccine Card showing they are fully vaccinated.

  • Indoor event: up to 50 people are permitted
  • Outdoor event: up to 100 people are permitted
Restaurants
• Fast-food restaurants and unlicensed cafés without table service can provide take-out only or require patrons to present the BC Vaccine card showing they are fully vaccinated.

• Licensed establishments and those with table service must not serve alcohol between 10 p.m. - 9 a.m. and must require patrons to present the BC Vaccine Card showing they are fully vaccinated.
Sporting Events (Indoor & Outdoor)
Sporting events spectators (indoor and outdoor) are limited to 50% capacity, facility must have a safety plan, all spectators are required to wear masks, and must present their BC Vaccine Card showing they are fully vaccinated.
These measures will remain in place until November 19 midnight and may be extended if needed.
Your Association continues to monitor Government announcements, seek clarification, and provide updates. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Regional Director, British Columbia
Tel.: 778-726-1200
515 Legget Drive, Suite 810 | Ottawa, ON | K2K 3G4