The new provincial gathering order is now uploaded onto the government website. As promised, here are the current restrictions per region:
NORTHERN HEALTH
- No in-person gatherings, only by virtual platform, or as a drive-in service.
- Indoor potlucks, Christmas dinners, or any event gathering (birthdays, game nights, etc.) limited to 50% of room capacity with full vaccine proof for anyone 12yrs. or older.
- Outdoor potlucks, Christmas dinners, or any event gathering (birthdays, game nights, etc.) limited to 25 or 50% or venue, whichever is greater.
Full Northern Region Order: https://www.northernhealth.ca/sites/northern_health/files/health-information/health-topics/orders/documents/nh-gatherings-events-orders-nov-2021.pdf
FRASER HEALTH (only the East part of the region)
- Worship services have no size restrictions as long as everyone attending has a valid vaccine passport. If not, only 50% of the room capacity can attend. Either way, masks are required and can only be removed for ceremonial eating, officiant speaking, and solo singing.
- No restrictions on choir practices, but masks are required for singing (except if solos are being done, and with appropriate social distancing)
- Indoor potlucks, Christmas dinners, or any other event gathering (birthdays, game nights, board meetings, etc.) have no restrictions. However, unvaccinated participants can only attend gatherings limited to 10 people.
- Outdoor potlucks, Christmas dinners, or any other event gathering (birthdays, game nights, etc.) have no restrictions. However, unvaccinated participants can only attend gatherings limited to 50 people.
Website for Fraser Health East: https://www.fraserhealth.ca/health-topics-a-to-z/coronavirus/keeping-our-community-safe/fraser-east#.Ya6fIbqIZhE
REST OF BC
- Worship services have no size restrictions as long as everyone attending has a valid vaccine passport. If not, only 50% of the room capacity can attend. Either way, masks are required and can only be removed for ceremonial eating, officiant speaking, and solo singing (with appropriate social distancing)
- No restrictions on choir practices, but masks are required for singing (except if solos are being done, and with appropriate social distancing)
- No restrictions for indoor gatherings if everyone 12yrs. and over is vaccinated. If not, do not exceed 50 people to avoid the vaccine passport. (Potlucks, Christmas dinners, birthday parties, gym nights, etc.)
- No vaccine or mask requirement for outdoor events. Size limit is restricted to 5,000 people or 50% of venue capacity.
If you would like to read the full details on the provincial order here is the link