B.C.91裸聊视频檚 small business owners felt a returning sense of normalcy over the weekend as B.C. moved into phase three of its pandemic reopening July 1, lifting the provincial mask mandate and government state of emergency declaration.

Lower daily case totals, declining hospitalizations and rising vaccination numbers are the reason for lifting restrictions on masks and other mandates.

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Cantin said that awaiting the constant announcements and changes throughout the pandemic was stressful for them, but they91裸聊视频檙e seeing more positive trends and are hopeful things continue looking up through the summer and into the fall.

Will Sparling, owner of Victoria91裸聊视频檚 Moka House said he saw 95 per cent of customers still wearing their masks as they ordered their coffees and treats on July 1.

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Masks are no long provincially mandated indoors, but are still recommended for those who have not had their second COVID-19 vaccination dose. Businesses may still require customers to wear masks.

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