RESPONSIVE BUSINESS SUPPORT INITIATIVES FROM BC COMMUNITIES When the recent ban on in-person dining came into effect, local government leaders and staff worked overtime to develop temporary permitting requirements and streamline approval for patios. Here are just a few examples:

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