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Vol. 05, No. 47, November 27, 2020
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IT’S TIME TO MASK UP! REMEMBER TO BE KIND!
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There are new restrictions that have recently been released in regards to wearing masks. You may or may not agree with wearing a mask, but please have some compassion for those around you that are trying to adhere to the guidelines that the Province and WorkSafeBC have put into place. Do not be rude or disrespectful to the employees and business owners that are doing their best to help you get what you need. They are trying to get through this pandemic as best as they can and still remain open for business. Province-wide restrictions By order and direction of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO), all individuals, places of work and businesses in B.C. must significantly reduce their level of social interactions and travel. PHO order on province-wide restrictions By order and direction of the PHO, all individuals, places of work and businesses in B.C. must significantly reduce social interactions and travel. The order is in effect from November 19, 2020 at midnight to December 7, 2020 at midnight. Social gatherings and events No social gatherings of any size with anyone other than your household or core bubble. For example: • Do not invite friends or extended family to your household • Do not host gathering outdoors • Do not gather in your backyard • Do not have playdates for children All events and community-based gatherings as defined in the PHO order – Gatherings and Events (PDF) are suspended. For example: • Galas • Musical or theatre performances • Seasonal activities • Silent auctions
Restrictions by sector Funerals, weddings and baptisms
Funerals, weddings and baptisms may proceed with a limited number of people and a COVID-19 Safety Plan in place. You can have a maximum of 10 people attend, including the officiant. • Review BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) information on event planning Receptions associated with funeral, wedding or baptism receptions are not allowed at any location, that includes: • Inside or outside homes • Any public or community-based venues Personal and home-based services The order does not restrict services provided in the home. These services can continue to operate. For example: • Health care services • Hair and nail salons • Cleaning services • House repair • Tutoring and music lessons • Working with people with disabilities Formal meetings The order does not restrict formal meetings. They can continue to operate. For example: • City council meetings • Alcoholics Anonymous • Group support meetings Rental and home sale viewings The order does not restrict rental and home sale viewings. People hosting viewings should use layers of protection, like masks and support virtual viewing options as much as possible.
S U N D AY Breakfast Sandwich 8-1pm $ 49 only No Name Large White $ 99 Eggs /Dozen
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Party-buses and limousines Party-buses and group limousines can not operate in any region. Resuming operations is at the discretion of the PHO. • Fines of $2,000 can be applied to people who operate a party bus or limousine • Fines of $200 can be applied to people who attend a party on a party bus or limousine Religious gatherings and worship services In-person religious gatherings and worship services are suspended under the order. For example: • Do not attend a church, synagogue or mosque service Religious services can continue using remote or virtual attendance options, like Zoom or Skype. Workplaces Employers must review and redouble their efforts on their COVID-19 Safety Plan, remind employees to monitor themselves daily and to always stay home if they have symptoms. Employers must make every effort to provide work from home options. • Workplaces must ensure that all workers and customers maintain appropriate physical distance and extra care should be taken in small office spaces, break rooms and kitchens • Review the WorkSafeBC COVID-19 Safety Plan documentation (www.worksafebc.com)
THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS
M O N D AY T U E S D AY Hot Alpine Shepherd’s $ 99 Bread $ 79 Pie Russet ¢ 2/ BBQ Ribs Potatoes 5lb Bag $ 00 /100g
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WEDNESDAY T H U R S D AY Dairyland$ 00 Everything OFF Sub 4Ltr Milk $ 99 Ea. Deli Wraps $ 99 No Name Dog Faith 99 $ 99 Food $ Farms Cheese Ea. 8 kg Ea.
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Allowed activities These activities are not considered a social gathering: • Going for a walk. You must make sure a walk does not turn into a group of people meeting outside • Parents carpooling kids to and from school • Grandparents providing child care Restaurants and bars The order does not impact restaurants and bars. Restaurants and bars can continue to operate as long as they have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and employee protocols in place. • You should only visit a restaurant with people in your household or core bubble. Remember, a maximum of six people at a table • WorkSafeBC will be conducting inspections to verify that COVID-19 Safety Plans remain effective. Restaurants that are noncompliant with plan requirements may face orders and fines, and possible referral to public health which may result in a closure order. Mask requirements Masks are now required for everyone in all public indoor settings and workplaces. People who cannot put on or remove a mask on their own are exempt. • Employers are expected to enforce Continued on page 11
F R I D AY Hot Whole BBQ $ 99 Chicken Ea. Garlic Bread $ 99
S AT U R D AY French Bread $ 79
8 1 Ea. Spartan $ 99 2 Ea. Apples 5 lb Bag 2 Ea.