COVID-19

 •   Delivering essential services without interruption.  There has currently been minimal impact to  municipal services and the District will continue to take a proactive approach following and observing protocols put in place to ensure essential services continue to be provided to the public without interruption.  Our focus at the moment is to ensure that the District maintains delivery of essential services, including water delivery, sewage and garbage disposal, fire/rescue services – the basics.

 •  The District of 100 Mile House is standing by to support Health Canada, BC Ministry of Health, and Interior Health Authority if support is needed.  We will continue to monitor the situation closely, make any appropriate adjustments as recommended, and ensure that the appropriate notifications are given to the public.

 If you think you have come in contact with Covid-19 or are showing symptoms, do not go to your healthcare provider; instead call 8-1-1 for advice.

 Beware of social media posts from unofficial sources.  Instead, visit sources like Health Canada or BC Centre for Disease Control.

 •   Following the Provincial Health Officer’s lead.  We are ensuring the decisions we make about local government operations and the workplace align with the direction of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) to address the outbreak here in B.C.  As this direction changes, we will adapt our approach. Because things can change quickly, we might not always be able to provide the answers you want right away.  But we’ll do our best to provide as much certainty as we can.

 •   Requiring employees to stay home if they’re sick. In cases of COVID-19 related absences, we are not requiring employees to provide a doctor’s certificate to access sick pay.

 •   Encouraging working from home. We want to maximize the benefits of social distancing by making available working from home opportunities.  So, where it is operationally feasible, the District is encouraging and supporting working from home, as long as employees want to do so.

 •   Increasing workplace cleaning. We are working with our janitorial firm to enhance cleaning measures and ensure easy access to hygiene resources in all workplaces.

 •   Promoting social distancing. The District will implement social distancing options in face-to-face service delivery environments where practical, to support the health of residents, clients and employees.

 •   Municipal facilities access.  The District has suspended activities and/or reduced public access to the Marten Exeter/Valley Room complex until further notice.

 Stay safe and remain vigilant about handwashing, self-isolation, and doing your part to minimize the transmission of Covid-19.  Let’s be compassionate to each other, check in on our neighbors, and remember it’s a challenging time, but we will get through it together.

The BC Centre for Disease Control provides information and data on the current situation of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Canada Mental Health is available with many programs to assist in times of need. 

The Federal Government has provided many benefit programs for businesses and individuals. Information for these programs can be found at the following links:
Canada's Covid-19 Economic Response Plan
Managing your business during COVID-19: Financial support, loans and access to credit

The British Columbia Provincial Government support programs can be found on their website.

Community Futures British Columbia has gathered a collection of business related resources and supports.

The COVID-19 vaccine is available to everyone 12+ who lives or works in BC. 

Vax for B.C. is a province-wide event to get everyone vaccinated, no appointment required: Local drop in clinic:

Children Ages 5-11 vaccination  

You can also book an appointment through the website or phone number below.

💻 www.gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated

📞  1-833-838-2323 | translators are available

👤 In-person at a Service BC office

 It's easy and safe. Spread the word and help your friends and family complete their registration, book an appointment and get the vaccine.

For more information on registering, visit the Province of BC page.

The BC Government's COVID-19 Immunization Plan is designed to save lives and stop the spread of COVID-19. The information  is updated frequently and is subject to change based on vaccine availability and the latest COVID-19 data.
Please visit The BC Government COVID-19 Immunization plan page for up to date information.

By order of the PHO, proof of vaccination will be required to access some events, services and businesses. Starting September 13, you must have at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. By October 24, you must be fully vaccinated.

I need to get vaccinated

By order of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO), proof of full vaccination is required to access some events, services and businesses. The requirement is in place until January 31, 2022 and could be extended. 

The requirement applies to all people born in 2009 or earlier (12+) and covers:

• Indoor organized events with more than 50 people
  • For example, weddings, funeral receptions (outside of a funeral home), organized parties, conferences, trade fairs and workshops
• Indoor concerts, theatre, dance and symphony events with more than 50 people
• Licensed restaurants and cafes and restaurants and cafes that offer table service (indoor and patio dining) 
  • Includes liquor tasting rooms in wineries, breweries or distilleries
• Pubs, bars and lounges (indoor and patio dining)
• Nightclubs, casinos and movie theatres
• Post-secondary student housing

• Indoor organized group recreational classes and activities with more than 50 people
  • For example, pottery studios, art classes or choir rehearsals
• Indoor ticketed sporting events with more than 50 people
• Indoor adult group and team sports for people 22 years old or older
• Spectators at indoor youth sporting events
• Unpaid supervisors, coaches and assistants of sports and group activities for people 21 years or younger
• Indoor skating rinks
• Businesses offering indoor exercise/fitness

• Gyms, exercise and dance facilities or studios 
  • Includes these activities happening in recreation facilities

Examples of places that don't require proof of vaccination

You don't have to show proof of vaccination at places like:

• Grocery stores, liquor stores and pharmacies
• Unlicensed restaurants that don't offer table service
  • For example, fast food, coffee shops, food courts, food trucks and takeout
• Tasting rooms without seating attached to wineries, breweries or distilleries
• Local public transportation (BC Transit, TransLink, BC Ferries)
• Salons, hairdressers and barbers
• Hotels, resorts, cabins and campsites
  • Does not include settings or events covered by the PHO order, for example, a licensed hotel restaurant, wedding reception or conference
  • Does not include exercise/fitness facilities for guests
• Swimming pools and activities at pools
• Banks and credit unions
• Retail and clothing stores
• Public libraries, museums and art galleries
  • Does not include events hosted in these venues
• Food banks and shelters

• Escape rooms, laser tag, indoor paint ball and arcades
  • Only if they are unlicensed or don't offer food-related table service
• Post-secondary on-campus cafeterias
• Airport food courts and restaurants
• Health care services, rehabilitation or exercise therapy programs, and drug and alcohol support group meetings
• Social services provided to people in need
• Events like:
  • Worship services
  • Indoor youth recreational sport for people 21 years old or younger
  • Before and after school programs for K to 12 students
  • Student events and activities in K to 12 public and independent schools
  • Indoor organized events with less than 50 people, except adult sports
  • Parenting and breastfeeding programs