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British Columbians will be free to gather, dine out, gamble, exercise, attend festivals and watch sporting events with the lifting of most of the province’s COVID-19 restrictions, starting on July 1. And, all of it can be done without wearing a mask.
Premier John Horgan called the announcement that will end some old restrictions, in favour new guidelines, “an exciting day.”
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“After the longest public health emergency in Canadian history, I believe it’s safe to take the next step forward. We can cheer for our kids at the soccer game, in the arena, in the gymnasium. We can go to a friend’s place for dinner. We can plan that wedding. We can go to the theatre. We can go to a concert. We can engage again in what makes life so important,” he said.
COVID-19: Tourism experts calling on Canadians to help recovery Last year, the tourism industry in B.C. generated $7 billion in revenues, down from $21.5 billion in 2019
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Publishing date: Jun 28, 2021 • 2 hours ago • 3 minute read • Last year, the tourism industry in B.C. generated $7 billion in revenues, down from $21.5 billion in 2019. Workers in the hospitality and accommodation sectors suffered the highest number of jobs lost, with a third of those workers, about 40,000, remaining unemployed. Photo by JONATHAN HAYWARD /PNG
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A panel of tourism experts is predicting Canadians will be “travel hesitant” this summer, despite the easing of travel restrictions, and it will be years before the travel and accommodation sectors bounce back fully.
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VICTORIA Dr. Bonnie Henry took some satisfaction this week from a study that indicated that her decision to keep schools open added no significant risk of COVID-19 infection for teachers and staff.
The survey found no detectable increase in COVID infections among school staff in Vancouver public schools, above and beyond the infection rate in the general population within the community.
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“These findings corroborate claims that, with appropriate mitigation strategies, in-person schooling is not associated with significantly increased risk for school staff,” read the concluding statement from the research team at the University of B.C., Children’s Hospital and Vancouver Coastal Health.
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The provincial government is planning a long-term economic strategy with the advice of a world-renowned scholar of economics and innovation.
Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation Ravi Kahlon said Mariana Mazzucato will advise government on “the future of the economy as B.C. develops a long-term economic plan that will steer the province through the post-pandemic era.”
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“We are looking at how we can build on the strengths of our economy while giving priority to the social, cultural and environmental values that people in this province care about,” said Kahlon. “This will be set out in an economic plan that will look beyond the economic recovery initiatives supported by ‘Stronger B.C.’ and the ‘Restart Plan.’ It will support a new and inclusive ap