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Vol. 05, No. 19, May 15, 2020
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RE–OPENING OF BC PARKS
On May 14, BC Parks will start to reopen the majority of provincial parks and protected areas and marine parks. People across the province will have more access to safe outdoor recreation opportunities, while meeting the guidelines of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO). Re-opening Dates ings will open with enhanced cleaning protocols, On May 14, BC Parks will reopen many front- and while campgrounds that require visitors to use back-country trails, beaches, picnic areas, washroom shared cooking facilities and backcountry cabins facilities and boat launches for day-use. will remain closed. Parks that attract large crowds will remain closed • Visitor centres, nature houses and concession buildings may be opened on a case-by case basis. until it is safe to reopen at a later date. Backcountry • In some instances, facilities such as playgrounds, campgrounds in some parks with high day use will hot springs, halls, and picnic shelters will remain also remain closed. closed. Health and Safety Guidelines On June 1, BC Parks will re-open most provin- • Please visit parks close to home. cial campgrounds and back-country camping. • Visitors are expected to respect any facility or • To ensure physical distancing, you may notice area closures and to follow the physical distancing some changes in campgrounds, including addirequirements set out by the PHO. tional spacing between campsites and limitations • Visitors should bring their own hand sanitizer are on the number of guests in campgrounds. asked to practice appropriate hygiene. If you are • Some communal facilities such as shower buildsick, please visit another time.
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BC Parks is doing everything we can to ensure parks are safe. We are all in this together, and we are counting on everyone to do their part so parks can remain open. Additional Information For more information on the status of a specific park: bcparks.ca BC Parks Re–Opening Frequently Asked Questions: bcparks.ca/covid-19/questions-answers/ For more COVID-19 information, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC): covid-19.bccdc.ca/ BC’s response to COVID-19 and BC’s Restart Plan: www.gov.bc.ca/covid19 Provincial Health Officer and Ministry of Health News: https://news.gov.bc.ca/ministries/health
THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS
T U E S D AY WEDNESDAY T H U R S D AY Everything Dairyland Alpine Bread $ $ 00 Sub $ 99 79 4Ltr Milk OFF Ea. BBQ No Name Dog ¢ Faith Farms Cheese $ Ribs 99 Food $ 99 /100g Ea. 8 kg Ea.
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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 Honey Liquid/ Creamed $ 2 Ea. 1 L 899 Ea.