Dear <<First Name>>,
How time flies! I hope everyone is doing well and spending their last few days of summer with family and friends in a safe way!
The fall season is just around the corner. Whether it is returning back to school or from our summer breaks, it is important for us to continue to wear our masks in all indoor public spaces and continue to wash and sanitize our hands.
British Columbia has one of the highest rates of vaccination amongst the world. Over 83% of people age 12 and older have had at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and over 75% have received both doses. If you haven’t gotten your vaccination yet, don’t delay. Make your appointment today. By getting your vaccine, you are contributing to a safer community and helping to put the pandemic behind us!
The new measures (included in this newsletter) are showing positive impacts already! There was a 200% increase in vaccine registrations after the announcement of these new steps. If you haven’t gotten vaccinated yet, it is never too late. Find a vaccine clinic near you by clicking here.
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Mask Mandatory in indoor public spaces
As of August 25, masks must be worn by everyone who is 12 and older in all indoor public spaces. This includes places like retail stores, grocery stores, public transit, taxis, as well as post-secondary institutions, bars and restaurants (when not seated at your table). Don’t forget gyms and fitness centres, when you are not working out!
As students are going back to school, the mask mandate will also apply to all students, staff and visitors anywhere inside K-12 schools. This does not include students in K-Grade 3.
For more information, visit: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021HLTH0053-001665
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Proof of vaccination stating September 13
To keep everyone safer when visiting the places and events they love, proof of vaccination will be required for everyone 12 and older to enter non-essential recreational businesses and events.
This includes bars, restaurants, coffee shops, indoor sports events, concerts, casinos, movie theatres, gyms, weddings, conferences, and indoor recreational sports and activities.
To learn more, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/proof
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I'm here for you
As always, if you have questions or need any assistance with provincial COVID-19 and wildfire supports, please reach out. Thank you for trusting me to support you again as your MLA for Burnaby-Deer Lake. For constituency-related questions, you can reach me at (604) 775-0565 or Anne.Kang.MLA@leg.bc.ca. For all inquiries about my capacity as Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training, please email AEST.minister@gov.bc.ca.
Sincerely,
Anne Kang, MLA
Burnaby-Deer Lake
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Get to know Anne's Constituency Volunteer, Mickey!
Mickey grew up in Burnaby and enjoyed volunteering at Burnaby Community Centres as a teenager. He went to UBC to study biology. One of his most memorable moments in UBC was working in a mushroom lab. Mickey’s mushroom research project is currently in the museum archives!
Recently, Mickey became interested in coding as well as computer programming. He likes to read and draw, and often takes strolls around nearby parks.
Fun Fact: His name, Mickey, is actually after the character Mickey Mouse! His parents got him a necklace with a Mickey Mouse pendant when he was young.
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Letters to the MLA from our youth
Have thoughts you would like to share with the MLA? We'd love to hear them! We welcome submissions from all youth of Burnaby-Deer Lake. Email us at anne.kang.mla@leg.bc.ca with your letter to the MLA.
No submissions this week.
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COVID-19 updates from the BC Centre for Disease Control
There is a total of 5,640 active cases in British Columbia as of August 27, 2021. A total of 155,096 people who tested positive have recovered.
Fraser Health Authority, which includes the City of Burnaby, has a total of 89,566 confirmed cases, of which 1,319 are active.
As of today, there are more than 3,477,610 completed tests. Our province has adjusted testing to 649,890 people per 1,000,000.
Total vaccine doses administered in B.C. is 7,390,103.
For more information, please visit BCCDC's website
COVID Resources
For medical info, visit covid-19.bccdc.ca or call 811
For vaccination info, visit gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated
For financial supports for people and businesses, visit this page.
For PHO orders and guidance, visit this page.
For seniors looking for additional support, or for those looking to support seniors, call 211 or visit bc211.ca
For virtual mental health resources, click here.
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Community Office Information
With the recent Restart BC announcement, our office is open for walk-in inquires again! Our office hour is from Monday to Friday 10 am - 5 pm (excluding statutory holidays). We encourage constituents to contact us by phone or email for constituency services. We look forward to hearing from you!
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