Masks now required in all City of Victoria buildings -

Anyone visiting a City of Victoria property is now required to wear a face-covering according to the municipality.

The new policy came into effect on Monday, November 2, and is intended to be an added layer of health protection amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Face masks are required in municipal buildings, such as city hall, as well as in parkades, public washrooms, public stairwells, and city elevators.

Last week, the provincial health officer stated that it was in an “expectation” that people wear non-medical masks in indoor public spaces, though she came short of issuing a provincial health order.

Since then, some B.C. municipalities have mandated the use of face masks inside government buildings, while others have resisted issuing a formal requirement.

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