Province-Wide Mask Mandate Re-Introduced Started August 25

August 24 — Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced this morning that the wearing of masks will again be mandatory for all individuals 12 years and older across the province in all public indoor spaces starting tomorrow, August 25. This includes businesses, restaurants, offices, malls, and on public transit among other public areas. Read more >

Employers should remind their employees that masks will again be required when in the workplace, and businesses should reintroduce signage, communications, and reminder for patrons and customers that masks will again be mandatory inside your business as per provincial orders.