No backcountry ban yet Dont expect to see the use of B.C.s backcountry outlawed any time soon, despite the hundreds of fires currently burning across the province.

Is B.C. going to close the backcountry?

Many people are asking why the province hasnt closed the backcountry. It turns out that decision isnt one that is made at the provincial level. The decision to limit access to land is actually made by the BC Wildfire Service through their regional fire centres.

Is there an ATV ban in B.C. 2021?

Motorized recreation use and motorized access, including the use of off-road vehicles, is prohibited on the kpitlels/Brilliant Flats area as of March 12, 2021. Learn more by reading the media release.

Is there a travel ban in BC?

Travel restrictions are in place across all ports of entry. The Canadian border is closed to most international travellers. You are allowed to enter Canada if you are a: Foreign national with a non-discretionary (non-optional) reason to travel to Canada.

Why are BC Parks closed?

BC Parks is immediately closing all provincial parks in response to the widespread call for increased action to address COVID-19. BC Parks continues to monitor whether people visiting provincial parks are complying with the physical distancing required to stop the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Are masks mandatory in BC?

Masks are required in all public indoor settings for all people born in 2009 or earlier (12+). This includes: Malls, shopping centres. Grocery and liquor stores.

Is BC on lockdown?

There are no restrictions on indoor or outdoor personal gatherings. People in these regions must follow local restrictions: Interior Health personal gathering restrictions. Northern Health personal gathering restrictions.

Can I refuse to wear a mask at work?

Although you can generally require your employees to wear a face mask, there are a few instances where an employee may reasonably refuse to wear a face mask: The mask interferes with the performance of the employees job. The mask creates a hazard in the workplace. See OSHA guidelines (29 C.F.R.

Are masks still mandatory in BC?

Masks are required in all public indoor settings for all people born in 2009 or earlier (12+). This includes: Malls, shopping centres. Grocery and liquor stores.

Can I go to Canada for a funeral?

All foreign nationals who do not qualify for the fully vaccinated traveller exemption must request an exemption online and receive written approval to enter Canada. provide care to a person who has a medical reason as determined by a licensed health care practitioner in Canada. attend a funeral or end-of-life ceremony.

Do I need to get tested after 14 day quarantine?

For Anyone Who Has Been Around a Person with COVID-19 However, fully vaccinated people should get tested 3-5 days after their exposure, even if they dont have symptoms and wear a mask indoors in public for 14 days following exposure or until their test result is negative.

Can my employer force me to wear a mask if I am vaccinated?

Employers can choose to still require vaccinated employees to wear masks, Duston said, but OSHAs guidelines allow them to permit vaccinated employees to not wear masks in the workplace. Malveaux noted that employees have a variety of reasons for continuing to wear masks, and they may choose to do so for a long time.

Can I refuse to wear a mask at work in Texas?

Effective March 10, 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed an executive order superseding the previous Executive Order GA-29, which required Texans to wear a mask or face covering. The order stated: [No] person may be required by any jurisdiction to wear or to mandate the wearing of a face covering.

Can I go into Canada right now?

If youre a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a person registered under the Indian Act , or protected persons, and you dont have symptoms consistent with COVID-19, you are able to enter Canada. Unless you are exempt, you will need to follow the testing requirements: COVID-19 testing for travellers.

Do I have to self isolate if I test negative?

When to self-isolate You will need to self-isolate for 10 full days if you get a negative test result and: youve been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace because youve been in close contact with someone who tested positive.

Can I get fired for not wearing a mask?

You do not need to wear a mask at work if you have a lawful excuse for not wearing one. Accordingly, if you have a medical condition preventing you from wearing a mask, your employer cannot lawfully terminate you for refusing to wear one.

Can you be fired for refusing to wear a mask at work?

If an employer requires the use of a respirator in a situation it deems “immediately dangerous” to your health or the health of patients or customers, you generally could be terminated for refusing to wear one. Your refusal could be seen as directly violating a reasonable employment policy mandated by labor law.