Downtown PG President and local restaurant owner Eoin (Owen) Foley said enforcement of the proof of immunization requirement has been a painless process so far.
Foley operates Nancy O’s and Betulla Burning in the city’s downtown core.
He admits the true litmus test will come on the weekend as more people venture out and dine-in at local restaurants.
“It’s a little annoying for sure as it slows things down for sure at the door. Come the weekend when things are a lot busier for us and everyone else we will see the effects then and see how much it really slows things down.”
Foley adds at least with this rule change, the restaurant industry had a lot more time to prepare for what was coming.
As expected it’s been an adjustment for the customers.
“It’s a bit of a learning curve not just for us but for the customers. We are trying to help them speed things up at the door by having their proof of vaccination ready and photo ID as well.”
“So far so good as far as the reaction is concerned from our customers. It has been pretty positive and we hope that trend continues. Most people are very understanding as this is something we are not able to control.”
Residents will need to have at least one dose of a vaccine to get access to a number of non-essential businesses:
- indoor ticketed sporting events
- indoor concerts
- indoor theatre/dance/symphony events
- indoor and patio dining in restaurants (does not include fast-food restaurants, food courts, and cafeterias)
- night clubs, pubs, bars, and lounges
- casinos
- movie theatres
- fitness centres/gyms (excluding youth recreational sport)
- businesses offering indoor high-intensity group exercise activities
- organized indoor events with 50 or more people (eg. weddings, parties, conferences, meetings, workshops)
- discretionary organized indoor group recreational classes and activities
- post-secondary campuses
By October 24th you will need to be fully inoculated to access the events.
Until September 27th people can use the vaccination papers given to you at the clinics.
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