<div dir="ltr"><span style="color:rgb(49,49,50);font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";font-size:16px"><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions">Provincial restrictions</a> are in place to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The restrictions are made by the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) under the Public Health Act.</span><div><font color="#313132" face="BC Sans, Noto Sans, Arial, sans serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><br></span></font></div><div><h2 class="gmail-bc_h2" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";line-height:1.2em;color:rgb(49,49,50);margin-top:0.83em;margin-bottom:0.43em;font-size:1.728em">Province-wide restrictions</h2><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;color:rgb(49,49,50);font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";font-size:16px">To help keep B.C. safe, the PHO has introduced province-wide restrictions. These restrictions must be followed in addition to <a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions#regional" target="_self" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:0px 0px;color:rgb(26,90,150)">regional restrictions</a>.</p><h3 class="gmail-bc_h3" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";line-height:1.2em;color:rgb(49,49,50);margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.43em;font-size:1.44em"><a id="gmail-#dec-22" name="#dec-22" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:0px 0px;color:rgb(26,90,150);text-decoration-line:underline"></a>As of December 22, 2021</h3><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;color:rgb(49,49,50);font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";font-size:16px">These restrictions are in effect until January 18, 2022.</p><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;padding-left:17px;color:rgb(49,49,50);font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";font-size:16px;list-style-type:none"><li style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-left:15px;background:url("/StaticWebResources/static/gov3/images/bullet.png") 0px 10px no-repeat scroll transparent;margin-bottom:3px"><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions#indoor-organized" target="_self" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:0px 0px;color:rgb(26,90,150)">Indoor organized gatherings</a> of any size are not allowed. This includes gatherings like New Year's Eve parties, weddings or other celebrations</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-left:15px;background:url("/StaticWebResources/static/gov3/images/bullet.png") 0px 10px no-repeat scroll transparent;margin-bottom:3px"><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions#events-venues" target="_self" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:0px 0px;color:rgb(26,90,150)">Indoor events at venues</a> can only have 50% capacity. This includes events like concerts, sports or movies</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-left:15px;background:url("/StaticWebResources/static/gov3/images/bullet.png") 0px 10px no-repeat scroll transparent;margin-bottom:3px"><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions#restaurants-bars" target="_self" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:0px 0px;color:rgb(26,90,150)">Bars, nightclubs and lounges are closed</a></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-left:15px;background:url("/StaticWebResources/static/gov3/images/bullet.png") 0px 10px no-repeat scroll transparent;margin-bottom:3px"><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions#restaurants-bars" target="_self" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:0px 0px;color:rgb(26,90,150)">Restaurants, cafes and pubs</a> can have a<span style="box-sizing:border-box"> maximum of 6 people at each table</span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-left:15px;background:url("/StaticWebResources/static/gov3/images/bullet.png") 0px 10px no-repeat scroll transparent;margin-bottom:3px"><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions#exercise" target="_self" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:0px 0px;color:rgb(26,90,150)">Adult gyms, fitness centres and dance studios</a> are closed</li></ul><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;padding-left:17px;color:rgb(49,49,50);font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";font-size:16px;list-style-type:none"></ul><h3 class="gmail-bc_h3" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";line-height:1.2em;color:rgb(49,49,50);margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.43em;font-size:1.44em"><a id="gmail-#dec-20" name="#dec-20" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:0px 0px;color:rgb(26,90,150);text-decoration-line:underline"></a>As of December 20, 2021</h3><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;color:rgb(49,49,50);font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";font-size:16px">These restrictions are in effect until January 31, 2022.</p><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;padding-left:17px;color:rgb(49,49,50);font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";font-size:16px;list-style-type:none"><li style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-left:15px;background:url("/StaticWebResources/static/gov3/images/bullet.png") 0px 10px no-repeat scroll transparent;margin-bottom:3px"><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions#personal" target="_self" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:0px 0px;color:rgb(26,90,150)">Indoor personal gatherings</a><span style="box-sizing:border-box"> are limited to your household plus 10 visitors or 1 other household. Everyone 12 + must be fully vaccinated</span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-left:15px;background:url("/StaticWebResources/static/gov3/images/bullet.png") 0px 10px no-repeat scroll transparent;margin-bottom:3px"><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions#restaurants-bars" target="_self" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:0px 0px;color:rgb(26,90,150)">At restaurants, cafes and pubs</a>, customers must stay seated and cannot move between or visit other tables. Masks are required when not seated</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-left:15px;background:url("/StaticWebResources/static/gov3/images/bullet.png") 0px 10px no-repeat scroll transparent;margin-bottom:3px"><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions#adult-youth-sport" target="_self" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:0px 0px;color:rgb(26,90,150)">All sports tournaments</a> and related travel are not allowed</li></ul><div class="gmail-row gmail-two-col" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;color:rgb(49,49,50);font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";font-size:16px"><div class="gmail-col-1 gmail-col-md-6 gmail-col-xs-12" style="box-sizing:border-box;min-height:1px;padding-right:15px;padding-left:0px;float:left;width:570px"></div></div><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"><div><h2 class="gmail-bc_h2" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";line-height:1.2em;color:rgb(49,49,50);margin-top:0.83em;margin-bottom:0.43em;font-size:1.728em">PHO order on gatherings and events</h2><div class="gmail-callout" style="box-sizing:border-box;border-left:10px solid rgb(56,90,138);background-color:rgb(227,229,235);padding:15px;margin:16px 0px;color:rgb(49,49,50);font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";font-size:16px"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px">This content is a summary of the verbal PHO order on gatherings and events. It is not legal advice and does not provide an interpretation of the law. In the event of any conflict or difference between this webpage and the order, the order is correct and legal and must be followed. </p></div><h3 class="gmail-bc_h3" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";line-height:1.2em;color:rgb(49,49,50);margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.43em;font-size:1.44em"><a id="gmail-personal" name="personal" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:0px 0px;color:rgb(26,90,150);text-decoration-line:underline"></a>Personal gatherings</h3><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;color:rgb(49,49,50);font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";font-size:16px">Indoor personal gatherings at your home or vacation accommodation are limited to your household plus 10 visitors or 1 other household. Everyone 12+ must be <a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/proof" target="_self" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:0px 0px;color:rgb(26,90,150)">fully vaccinated</a>.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;color:rgb(49,49,50);font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";font-size:16px">There are no restrictions for outdoor personal gatherings.</p><h3 class="gmail-bc_h3" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";line-height:1.2em;color:rgb(49,49,50);margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.43em;font-size:1.44em"><a id="gmail-organized" name="organized" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:0px 0px;color:rgb(26,90,150);text-decoration-line:underline"></a><a id="gmail-indoor-organized" name="indoor-organized" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:0px 0px;color:rgb(26,90,150);text-decoration-line:underline"></a><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Indoor organized gatherings</span></h3><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;color:rgb(49,49,50);font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";font-size:16px">Indoor organized gatherings of any size are not allowed. Examples of an organized gathering include:</p><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;padding-left:17px;color:rgb(49,49,50);font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";font-size:16px;list-style-type:none"><li style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-left:15px;background:url("/StaticWebResources/static/gov3/images/bullet.png") 0px 10px no-repeat scroll transparent;margin-bottom:3px">New Year's Eve parties</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-left:15px;background:url("/StaticWebResources/static/gov3/images/bullet.png") 0px 10px no-repeat scroll transparent;margin-bottom:3px">Wedding receptions</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-left:15px;background:url("/StaticWebResources/static/gov3/images/bullet.png") 0px 10px no-repeat scroll transparent;margin-bottom:3px">Funeral receptions</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-left:15px;background:url("/StaticWebResources/static/gov3/images/bullet.png") 0px 10px no-repeat scroll transparent;margin-bottom:3px">Other life events or celebrations</li></ul><h3 class="gmail-bc_h3" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";line-height:1.2em;color:rgb(49,49,50);margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.43em;font-size:1.44em"><a id="events-venues" name="events-venues" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:0px 0px;color:rgb(26,90,150);text-decoration-line:underline"></a>Indoor events at venues</h3><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;color:rgb(49,49,50);font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";font-size:16px">Indoor events at venues can only have 50% capacity, no matter the size.</p><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;padding-left:17px;color:rgb(49,49,50);font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";font-size:16px;list-style-type:none"><li style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-left:15px;background:url("/StaticWebResources/static/gov3/images/bullet.png") 0px 10px no-repeat scroll transparent;margin-bottom:3px">This includes events like concerts, sports or movies</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-left:15px;background:url("/StaticWebResources/static/gov3/images/bullet.png") 0px 10px no-repeat scroll transparent;margin-bottom:3px">Everyone must be fully vaccinated to attend</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-left:15px;background:url("/StaticWebResources/static/gov3/images/bullet.png") 0px 10px no-repeat scroll transparent;margin-bottom:3px">Venues must scan <a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/proof/businesses#verify-bc" target="_self" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:0px 0px;color:rgb(26,90,150)">proof of vaccination QR codes for entry</a></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-left:15px;background:url("/StaticWebResources/static/gov3/images/bullet.png") 0px 10px no-repeat scroll transparent;margin-bottom:3px"><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions#masks" target="_self" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:0px 0px;color:rgb(26,90,150)">Everyone must wear a mask indoors</a></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-left:15px;background:url("/StaticWebResources/static/gov3/images/bullet.png") 0px 10px no-repeat scroll transparent;margin-bottom:3px">Dancing is not permitted</li></ul><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;color:rgb(49,49,50);font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";font-size:16px"><a id="gmail-spectator" name="spectator" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:0px 0px;color:rgb(26,90,150);text-decoration-line:underline"></a>All spectators must be seated at:</p><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;padding-left:17px;color:rgb(49,49,50);font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";font-size:16px;list-style-type:none"><li style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-left:15px;background:url("/StaticWebResources/static/gov3/images/bullet.png") 0px 10px no-repeat scroll transparent;margin-bottom:3px">Sports events, concerts, theatre, dance and symphony performances</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-left:15px;background:url("/StaticWebResources/static/gov3/images/bullet.png") 0px 10px no-repeat scroll transparent;margin-bottom:3px">Lectures, presentations and workshops</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-left:15px;background:url("/StaticWebResources/static/gov3/images/bullet.png") 0px 10px no-repeat scroll transparent;margin-bottom:3px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Sponsored and ticketed events</span></li></ul><h3 class="gmail-bc_h3" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";line-height:1.2em;color:rgb(49,49,50);margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.43em;font-size:1.44em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><a id="gmail-outdoor-organized" name="outdoor-organized" style="box-sizing:border-box;background:0px 0px;color:rgb(26,90,150);text-decoration-line:underline"></a>Outdoor organized gatherings</span></h3><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;color:rgb(49,49,50);font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";font-size:16px">Outdoor organized seated gatherings can have a capacity of 5,000 people or 50% capacity, whichever is greater. For example, if the venue has a normal seated capacity of 30,000 people, 15,000 people can attend. </p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;color:rgb(49,49,50);font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";font-size:16px"><br></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;color:rgb(49,49,50);font-family:"BC Sans","Noto Sans",Arial,"sans serif";font-size:16px">For more information and specific regional restrictions click <a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions">here</a>.</p></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(102,102,102)">Lorenda Calvert<br>Programs Coordinator</span><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt"><font size="1">Pronouns: she/her. To learn why pronouns are important, click <a href="https://equity.ubc.ca/resources/gender-diversity/pronouns/" target="_blank">here</a></font></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(136,136,136)">The BC Museums Association office is located on the traditional, unceded lands of the </span><a href="https://vimeo.com/275788251" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">Lekwungen</a><span style="color:rgb(136,136,136)"> peoples (Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations). We respect past, present, and future Indigenous stewards and recognize that we are uninvited guests on this territory.</span><br></p><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/675+Belleville+Street+%7C%7C+Victoria,+BC+%7C%7C+V8W+9W2+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+Office:+250?entry=gmail&source=g" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"></a></div><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/675+Belleville+Street+%7C%7C+Victoria,+BC+%7C%7C+V8W+9W2+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+Office:+250?entry=gmail&source=g" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"></a><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(136,136,136)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p></div><div><p style="margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:1pt;margin-left:0cm"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(237,125,49)">BC Museums Association || 675 Belleville Street  || Victoria, BC || V8W 9W2</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="color:rgb(136,136,136);margin:0in 0in 1pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><span style="color:rgb(237,125,49);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14.66px"><a href="http://www.museum.bc.ca/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">museum.bc.ca</a></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 1pt"><font><font><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-size:11pt"><font color="#ed7d31" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.66px"><br></span></font></span></font></font></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 1pt"><font><font><i style="color:rgb(29,28,29);font-family:Slack-Lato,appleLogo,sans-serif;font-size:15px;background-color:rgb(248,248,248)">Roundup submissions are now open online! We now offer compensation to contributors and are looking for articles about how you and your institution are maintaining momentum! Find more details on our </i><i style="color:rgb(29,28,29);font-family:Slack-Lato,appleLogo,sans-serif;font-size:15px;background-color:rgb(248,248,248)"><a href="https://museum.bc.ca/roundup-magazine-submissions/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a></i><i style="color:rgb(29,28,29);font-family:Slack-Lato,appleLogo,sans-serif;font-size:15px;background-color:rgb(248,248,248)">.</i><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-size:11pt"><br></span></font></font></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>