Monday, Sept. 13 marked the first day proof of vaccination was needed to take advantage of a number of indoor services, events, and activities in the province.

Despite the change, Vancouver Island facilities like community centres are still seeing similar numbers of visitors for recreation, as well as sports and fitness programs.

Campbell River city manager Deborah Sargent said the process for entry is straightforward.

B次元官网网址淧eople check in with a security host right at the entrance of the buildings,B次元官网网址� she said. B次元官网网址淎s required, they show proof of vaccination before joining us for their activity.B次元官网网址�

So far there has not been any issues with the stipulations, she added.

B次元官网网址淧eople have been cooperative about this additional requirement to help protect our community by limiting the spread of the COVID-19 virus and variants,B次元官网网址� Sargent said.

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The cityB次元官网网址檚 Strathcona Gardens is following the provincial health officerB次元官网网址檚 orders.

Proof of vaccination is required for all adults B次元官网网址� 22 years and older B次元官网网址� participating in ice rentals, and drop-in hockey; as well as those using the weight room or fitness studio, or attending an organized event with more than 50 people.

Anyone 12 years and older will have to provide their vaccine card to attend a ticketed sporting event, like Campbell River Storm games for instance.

At Friday nightB次元官网网址檚 game versus the Nanaimo Buccaneers, hockey fans can expect to have their vaccination status checked. To enter, proof of at least one vaccine shot is necessary.

B次元官网网址淭he staff at Strathcona Gardens continues to monitor the information and guidelines provided by the provincial health officer and other authorities to ensure the health and safety of staff and the public,B次元官网网址� said Strathcona Gardens Senior Manager Koreen Gurak. B次元官网网址淲e sincerely appreciate the patience, support and encouragement we have received from the community as we navigate the new public health order.B次元官网网址�

Residents should expect to see security on site requiring proof of vaccination.

Dining and drinking

For popular local restaurant, DickB次元官网网址檚 Fish and Chips, the plan is to keep their service restricted to take out.

The small seafood eatery has space for a couple tables in the front, but co-owner Rose Fowlow said it isnB次元官网网址檛 worth the bother to have people sitting at them.

As it is, they have had issues with customers complaining about having to wear masks.

B次元官网网址淲e had someone come in the other day, and she was really ignorant and rude,B次元官网网址� Fowlow said.

The patron took out their anger on a 16-year-old employee at the counter.

B次元官网网址淪he was quite traumatized by it,B次元官网网址� Fowlow added. B次元官网网址淪heB次元官网网址檚 just a student trying to get some money for her grad this year.B次元官网网址�

For those interested in the craft beer scene, Beach Fire Brewing has posted about the new vaccine card requirements to their social media page.

B次元官网网址漌hile we respect everyoneB次元官网网址檚 right to choose what is best for them, we must adhere to the new restrictions so our doors may remain open and our employees paid,B次元官网网址� the Facebook post read.

B次元官网网址淧lease remain patient with our staff as we navigate and settle into these changes. We continue to have a zero tolerance policy for aggression or abuse towards staff so please be aware that our staff will not engage in any conversation or debate about the policies as they are simply doing their job.B次元官网网址�

ronan.odoherty@campbellrivermirror.com
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