Following the BC provincial governments announcement of vaccine passports on Monday, thousands of businesses have stated they will not be complying..The order is set to come into effect on September 13, when one dose of vaccine will be required for entry to various settings such as restaurants, fitness facilities, concerts, sporting events, and more. By October 24, people must be fully vaccinated at least seven days after receiving both doses to enter these settings..The province says that no exemptions are granted..In response to the PHO’s announcement, a Facebook group called BC Businesses Against Health Pass was created, and has since grown to more than 85,000 members..“We believe in medical privacy, and your own personal choice,” writes the group..“Our Charter Rights and Freedoms are inalienable, and paramount. Let’s all stand together, and stand for a free Canada and support the businesses that share our values.”.Under the same name as the group, an app has been launched with the intentions of compiling a location relevant list of businesses that won’t be enforcing vaccine passports come September 13..“If you’re a business owner, please make your way over to your respective city and add your business to the growing list!” writes Chase Florell, the man who spearheaded the app..“This directory isn’t hosted/run by Facebook, so there’s no chance of them taking it down.”.On Instagram, a group called Save Small Business BC has been growing in numbers after featuring BC businesses who will not comply with the passports. If you are a business owner who wants to stay updated, their Telegram link can be found here..The provincial government says BC’s vaccine card will be in effect until January 31, 2022, adding – with familiar language – that it is “subject to extension.”.Reid Small is a BC correspondent for the Western Standard.,rsmall@westernstandardonline.com,.Twitter.com/reidsmall
