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As of April 8, proof of vaccination will no longer be required under the public health order to access businesses, events and services. Individual businesses or event organizers can choose to continue requiring proof of vaccination for entry. Federal proof of vaccination is still required for air travel. For more details on the current PHO click here.
As of March 11, masks are no longer mandatory indoors.
As of February 17, all personal indoor gatherings, organized gatherings and indoor seated events are back to normal capacity. Fitness centres, adult sports, dance and tournaments allowed at full capacity. Restaurants, bars and night clubs back to normal capacity and dancing is allowed.
For the latest updates pertaining to travel in BC, please visit the Government of B.C. and BCCDC websites.

Fully vaccinated international travellers (including American citizens and permanent residents living in the USA) can now enter Canada for leisure travel. Find out if you can enter Canada, here.
As of August 25, masks must be worn in all indoor public spaces throughout BC to help slow the transmission of COVID-19 as BC prepares for the fall and respiratory illness season.
As of September 13, proof of vaccination is required in BC to attend certain social and recreational events, including indoor ticketed sporting events, indoor and patio dining at restaurants, fitness centres, casinos and indoor organized events, including conferences and weddings. Learn more about proof of vaccination, here.
For the latest information on travel to Canada including the updated federal requirements and restrictions, please visit the Government of Canada website here.
Further details on the COVID-19 situation in BC can be found at: gov.bc.ca/COVID-19.
The Province has created a dedicated phone service to provide British Columbians with non-medical information about COVID-19, including the latest information on travel recommendations and social distancing. Information is available in more than 110 languages, seven days a week between 7:30 am-8 pm, at 1-888-COVID19 (1-888-268-4319) or via text message at 1-888-268-4319.

A major rain event in November 2021 has impacted much of southern British Columbia.
For a list of the most recent major events affecting highways in BC, click here.
DriveBC is THE most current source of highway conditions. Travellers are also encouraged to follow @DriveBC on Twitter.
For current conditions in and around the city, visit our Vernon webcams page.

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