Summer farmers markets have begun in seven locations in Vancouver. From June 2nd, it will also be held every Wednesday from 2 to 6 pm at the Downtown Art Gallery North Square. There is a limit on the number of people, but seniors and those with a high risk of infection can enter with priority 30 minutes earlier than the general public ☆
https://eatlocal.org/
Since there is concern that the new coronavirus will be transmitted through banknotes and coins, cashless payments have been fully introduced in the farmers market since last year. Both credit cards and bank debit cards are touch payments. You can go out with just a card and a mobile phone in your pocket without having any cash ♪
April 21st is the 95th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II of England.
The oldest monarch in the world and the longest reign. He is the head of state of 16 Commonwealth countries such as Canada and Australia, and is the representative of 53 countries of the Commonwealth of Nations, which is the former British territory. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, died on the 9th at the age of 99, and since the funeral was held on the 17th, no celebration will be held this year.
Canada's travel restrictions have been extended until May 21st.
Foreigners for travel purposes cannot enter the country.
Commercial travelers, international students, and close relatives of nationality / permanent residence can enter the country, but a negative PCR test received within 72 hours of departure is required. Upon arrival in Canada, a government-designated hotel must be quarantined for 3 days and then voluntarily quarantined for 14 days.
Vaccination is gradually progressing from the elderly. I have come to hear the voices of people who have completed the first vaccination.
At this time, British Columbia can book vaccinations for the new coronavirus for people aged 65 and over born in 1956 or earlier. Invitation is required for people aged 16 and over who have an underlying disease with a high risk of aggravation, and vaccinations can be given to frontline medical staff and distribution-related workers in groups or companies.
Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Vancouver.
Of the approximately 150,000 roadside trees in this city, approximately 43,000 are lined with cherry blossom trees.
About 50 kinds of cherry blossoms such as Yoshino cherry tree and Kanzan of double cherry blossoms will slowly bloom in each area in a month.
The blockade of the US-Canada border has been extended until April 21st.
The US government has announced that it will complete vaccination by July 4th in time for the summer travel season. Meanwhile, the Canadian government is cautious about reopening the border and will reconsider it after the number of new infections in both countries has dropped significantly.
You cannot travel in Canada for sightseeing purposes yet, but you can travel with a student visa.
International students from all over the world have arrived at Vancouver Airport. Naturally, self-quarantine is required for 14 days after arrival.
Gradually feeling spring and feeling like traveling, British Columbia has still issued a state of emergency. The state of emergency to prevent the spread of the new corona infection has been extended until March 30.
This is the 26th extension since it was announced in March last year.
Ontario's state of emergency is over. On March 8th, the ban on going out was lifted in Toronto, and the economy is gradually resuming.
With the issuance of a state of emergency (= state of emergency), the federal government and state / territory governments will temporarily take over difficult tasks for municipalities, such as immigration restrictions, behavior restrictions, fund management, and mass procurement of supplies. .. Declaring the government's responsibility for safety in the event of a major disaster or infectious disease has the effect of encouraging calm action.
Cherry blossoms have begun to bloom in Vancouver.
I have come to see daffodils and camellia flowers.
Daylight Saving Time (DST) began on March 14th on weekends in most Canadian states.
We are definitely approaching one step at a time in spring ♪
The Ontario Department of Health has set up an online site, https://covid-19.ontari…, where you can book vaccinations for the new coronavirus. Currently, it is intended for seniors over the age of 80, born in 1941 or earlier. You can also call 1-888-999-6488.
The British Columbia Department of Health accepts appointments for new coronavirus vaccinations for seniors aged 80 and over born in 1941 or earlier. Please note that the reservation start date differs depending on the year of birth, and the telephone number also differs depending on the area of residence. You can also make a reservation on your behalf.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/…
Canada Post will distribute one postcard to all Canadian households within a few weeks.
13.5 million copies have been prepared as part of Write Here Write Now, an activity that encourages family and friends who cannot meet due to the new Corona to write letters. Since stamps are printed, shipping is free if it is addressed to Canada ♪
Vaccination has begun in various parts of Canada.
We give priority to medical professionals and the elderly, and announce the future outlook for each state from time to time.
The British Columbia government has announced the second phase of vaccination against the new coronavirus. Telephone reservation start date is based on age, and proxy reservation is also possible.
90 years old and over (~ 1931) 3/8 ~
85-89 years old (1932-36 years old) 3/15-
80-84 years old (1937-1941) 3/22-
Indigenous people can make vaccination reservations if they are 65 years of age or older.
Two vaccinations are required, but the effect lasts from the first to four months, so the interval between the second dose is changed to 16 weeks so that as many people as possible can get the first dose. Due to changes in the inoculation schedule, administration to children under the age of 59 scheduled after July may be accelerated.
Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon Territory, has begun vaccination against the new coronavirus for all residents aged 18 and over.
In the past, priority was given to healthcare professionals, the elderly, and remote residents with poor medical facilities, but now adults can book vaccination dates by phone.
The last Wednesday of February is PinkShirtDay#PinkShirtDay .
A boy who went to school in a pink polo shirt at a high school in Nova Scotia in 2007 was terribly teased. Two senior boys who heard it handed out 50 pink T-shirts to their friends and protested silently with them the next day, which was the beginning of the anti-bullying movement.
What happened in a small town in eastern Canada has taken the wave of social media and is now spreading around the world as Pink Shirt Day @pinkshirtday. You can wear anything that is bright and conspicuous pink. This is a good opportunity to insist on the opposition to bullying. If you go out, please join us.
https://www.pinkshirtda…
