VFGPA Members, As of Friday April 8th 2022, all specific COVID-19 risk mitigation measures at the VFGPA are suspended, in accordance with public health directives. This includes such as indoor physical distancing, wearing of masks indoor, etc., and proof of vaccination for all indoor non-safety courses. Thank you for your patience over the last two […]
The past 18 months have been unlike any others in our Association’s 102-year history. Faced with the impacts of a global pandemic, the VFGPA has worked diligently to find a balance between strict adherence to the constantly evolving public health guidelines and striving to keep the facilities of the Association open and maintained for the […]
Written 14-Mar-2021 Originally distributed via email to our members. VFGPA members, On February 10, 2021, the B.C. Provincial Health Officer (PHO) published an Order restricting public gatherings and events. This Order applies to all individuals, places of work and businesses in B.C. and significantly reduces our level of social interactions and travel. On March 11, […]
Written 20-Nov-2020 Originally distributed via email to our members. VFGPA members: On the afternoon of 19 November, the Government of BC released an order and direction by the Provincial Health Officer (PHO), affecting all individuals, places of work and businesses in B.C. to significantly reduce their level of social interactions and travel. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/restrictions These have […]
Written 28-Apr-2020 Originally distributed via email to our members. VFGPA members, I am pleased to note that the BC Government recently decided that Resident hunting and fishing are considered essential activities with respect to COVID-19 management. It may interest you to know that this decision followed a formal letter (attached) to the Premier from the […]
Written 23-Mar-2020 Originally distributed via email to our members. VFGPA Members, Your Executive, Board and Discipline Chairs have been keeping a close watch on the changing Federal and Provincial responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. After careful review, the following additional measures are now in affect at the VFGPA facilities until further notice: Multi-Purpose Bays shall […]
Written 18-Mar-2020 Originally distributed via email to our members. VFGPA Board, Executive and Members: Please review this recent Government of BC CLASS ORDER (mass gatherings) re: COVID-19, issued by the BC Provincial Health Officer. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/reports-publications/covid-19-pho-class-order-mass-gatherings.pdf Essentially, the VFGPA belongs to the class of people who are the owner, occupier or operator, or are otherwise […]
