May 5, 2020

Honourable Honourable Claire Trevena Premier Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure [email protected] [email protected]

Honourable Honourable Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Minister of Health [email protected] [email protected]

Mark Collins President and Chief Executive Officer MLA, West - Sea to Sky Ferry Services Inc. [email protected] [email protected]

Re: Ministerial Order related to BC Ferries and request for restriction of non-essential travel

Dear Premier, Ministers, BC Ferries and MLA Sturdy,

I am writing in regards to Ministerial Order No. M084, Local Authorities and Essential Goods and Supplies (COVID-19). Section 10 relates to British Columbia Ferry Services, and directs that ferry operators ensure priority loading on ferries for vehicles carrying essential goods and supplies, and residents of ferry sailing destinations.

Please advise what procedures are underway to ensure this priority loading, and if none are underway, what procedures will be implemented prior to the upcoming May long weekend, when traffic has historically increased.

I have enclosed a non-exhaustive list of essential services providers as defined within the Province’s list of essential goods and services.

We expect with the upcoming good weather, May long weekend and an anticipated loosening of restrictions to be announced by the Province this week, we will see an increase in travellers coming to Bowen Island for tourism or recreation, despite strong messaging from the Province, the Provincial Health Officer and BC Ferries to avoid all non-essential travel. We are respectfully asking you to enact a Public Health Order prior to the upcoming May long weekend that would restrict long weekend usage (defined as Thursday through Tuesday) to "essential travel only" on the BC Ferry system.

Thank you for your consideration.

Gary Ander Mayor Bowen Island - Essential Service Providers For a copy of the latest version, or for additions or edits, please email [email protected]

Organziation Name Law Enforcement, Public Safety, First Responders & Emergency Response Personnel Bylaw enforcement Bowen Island Municipality Conservation officers Provincial Ministry FLNRO Emergency management personnel at local, regional, provincial levels, and federal levels, including contracted emergency management personnel North Shore Emergency Mgmt Fire Bowen Island Fire Department Paramedics BC Ambulance Service Park rangers Metro Vancouver - Crippen Park Police RCMP Vulnerable Population Service Providers Businesses, government and non-profits that provide care, food, shelter, social, and support services, and other necessities of life for economically disadvantaged or otherwise vulnerable individuals including seniors, children, or individuals with disabilities, such as: Lookout Society Child care services for essential workers Children's Centre Doctors, Nurses, Health Care support staff deemed essential Various Family Doctor Dr. Schloegl Foodbanks Bowen Island Food bank In-Home Services Better on Bowen Critical Infrastructure Fuel, petroleum, crude oil and other fuel sources such as heating oil and wood pellets Building Centre Fuel, petroleum, crude oil and other fuel sources such as heating oil and wood pellets Superior Propane Garbage Bowen Waste Gas stations, diesel, propane and heating fuel providers including providers of motor vehicle, aircraft and water/marine fuels, and providers of charging stations for electric vehicles Bowen Fuels Post Office Post Office Transportation Translink Transportation Cormorant Marine Utilities - Phone / Internet Shaw Cable Utilities - Phone / Internet TELUS Utilities - Power BC Hydro Bowen Island - Essential Service Providers For a copy of the latest version, or for additions or edits, please email [email protected]

Organziation Name Food and Agriculture Service Providers Boarding kennels Dog Ranch / others Boarding kennels Cats Pajamas Cattery Boarding kennels Little Island Dogs Boarding kennels Wagsville Dog Camp Restaurants and other facilities that prepare and serve food Alderwood Farm Restaurants and other facilities that prepare and serve food Artisan Eats Restaurants and other facilities that prepare and serve food Barcelona Restaurants and other facilities that prepare and serve food Bowen Island Pub Restaurants and other facilities that prepare and serve food Bowen Sushi Restaurants and other facilities that prepare and serve food Doc Morgans Restaurants and other facilities that prepare and serve food Rustique Restaurants and other facilities that prepare and serve food Tell Your Friends Café Restaurants and other facilities that prepare and serve food The Snug Restaurants and other facilities that prepare and serve food Tuscany Veterinarians Bowen Vet Retail Cannabis (including producers) Happy Isle Grocery stores General Store Grocery stores Ruddy Potato Hardware / Building Material Stores Bowen Building Centre Liquor General Store Liquor Bowen Island Cold Beer and Wine Other establishments engaged in the retail sale or provision of food Bowen Island Pub Pet or livestock supply Bowen Pet Store Pharmacy Bowen Island Pharmacy Transportation Automotive Leigh Automotive Buses Bowen Transporation Society Buses Translink Delivery Service Artisan Express Delivery Service Bayly Freight Delivery Service FairFreight Delivery Service Bowen Freight Ferries BC Ferries Marine vessels Cormorant Marine Taxis Bowen Taxi Sanitation House Cleaning All Around the House Cleaning Pest exterminators North Shore Pest Detective Portable Toilets Bowen Biffies Bowen Island - Essential Service Providers For a copy of the latest version, or for additions or edits, please email [email protected]

Organziation Name Communications & Information Technology IT for Governments facilities Sea to Sky IT, radio, cable providers, and telecommunications services TELUS IT, radio, cable providers, and telecommunications services Shaw Newspapers, television, radio, call centres, online news outlets and other media services Undercurrent Financial Institutions Accounting, payroll, and insurance providers Westland Insurance Credit unions First Credit Union Workers who support security and technical operations supporting financial institutions Brinks type trucks Other Non-Health Essential Service Providers All government (local, regional, provincial, federal) functions or services, including where these functions or services are provided by agencies, crown corporations, contractors or service providers, and government owned or leased buildings Various Construction work, construction firms, skilled trades, and professionals, and; construction and light industrial machinery and equipment rental Various Educational institutions—including public and private K-12 schools, and public post secondary institutions—for purposes of facilitating remote learning or performing essential functions, including services that are needed to ensure the safety, security, welfare, integrity and health of the community, property and research and certain operational and contractual activities BICS, IPS, Home School Hotels and places of accommodation, including RV parks and campgrounds Various Plumbers, electricians, elevator maintenance providers, property management services, building systems maintenance and repair technicians, engineers, fire safety and sprinkler systems, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and daily essential operation of residences, commercial buildings, and ski area infrastructure and facilities Various