As a measure to prevent new coronavirus infection, restaurants have resumed operations with 50% of the capacity, but today British Columbia Department of Health revised some guidelines. It is possible to set the maximum capacity for each restaurant, including the patio, while considering the interpersonal distance. Partitions are an alternative for smaller stores that do not have space
Vancouver City Hall painted the stairs in the north square in six rainbow colors to be used for the wedding ceremony of the LGBTQAI2S+ couple on July 27 during Pride Month. Up to 10 people can attend to prevent new coronavirus infection. It will be a 30-minute mini wedding from the words of the vow to the exchange of rings, the kiss of the vow, and the photo shoot.
Whistler's Audein Museum and Squamish Llieuette Cultural Center will be open from June 26th for a limited time. Both are facilities that introduce outstanding crafts and lifestyles of indigenous people, and a must-visit spot for those interested in arts and culture. It's a good opportunity to rediscover the locals on a local trip.
At Stanley Park, a citizen's park in Vancouver, general vehicles are blocked to increase the distance between pedestrians and bicycles to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. In the future, with the policy of reducing the traffic volume even if the traffic of the car is resumed, introduction of electric shuttle buses and circular routes of city buses are being considered ☆
Flyover Canada, a popular attraction that lets you fly across Canada's land from east to west, will resume on June 18. Admission tickets can be purchased online or at kiosks in front of Canada Place in Vancouver, but you can only pay by card and not cash. Flyover Iceland, which became popular in Reykjavik last year, will also be screened until August 30 ☆
Close relatives such as spouses, children and parents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents are now able to enter Canada. After arrival, 14 days of voluntary isolation are required. If there are any signs of new coronavirus infection, you will be denied entry. Does not apply to relatives of student visas and work visa holders☆
Saskatchewan entered the third phase of economic resumption from June 8th. Although restaurants can provide in-store service with half the capacity, there are restaurants like Saskatoon's UNA pizza that takes time to prepare and delay the restart or recreate the menu with ingredients that can be obtained even when the second wave comes. ☆
The Canadian National VIA Railway has increased the number of flights between the Toronto-Montreal/Ottawa section on the corridor route between Windsor and Quebec City in eastern Canada from one round trip to two round trips a day. Railroads are popular with business travelers because they can move directly from city to city, and the number of passengers is increasing as economic activity resumes.
Ontario allowed the hotels, motels, and student dormitories to operate under the Emergency Declaration, but also allowed short-term accommodation to resume operations. From June 5, rental lodges, cabins for rent, Bed and Breakfast (B&B), Air B&B, etc. are available for stays of 27 nights or less.
Kings Landing Historical Village, on the outskirts of Fredericton in New Brunswick, eastern Canada, also reopened today on June 5. More than 70 buildings from 1820 to 1920 have been relocated and preserved, and the staff reproduces the life as it was at that time in shops and houses. If you go to this area, please drop in☆
The transition of new coronavirus infection in British Columbia, where Vancouver is located, was announced. When the Department of Health followed the mutations in the virus, the ones that appeared in January-February were from China and Iran. Since the beginning of March, when the International Conference of the Dentist Society was held, the number of viruses originating in Europe, the United States, and eastern Canada has increased dramatically. (Continue)
Nearly 70% of those who died of new coronavirus infection (from the above) are 80 years old or older, but 70% or more of all infected people are between 20 and 69 years old. It is known that the infection rate per 1 million people is lower than any other country or region, next to Australia and South Korea☆
