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COVID-19 Information

DOWNTOWN KAMLOOPS

BUSINESS is OPEN

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We have put together a list of Downtown Kamloops Businesses that are OPEN + Updated which is subject to change. It includes all temporary closures, take-out options, pick-up, online stores, and other business models that will help our community stay #ykastrong. We will try and update this list the best we can so you can make the necessary decisions.

OPEN BUSINESSES

COVID-19

WorkSafeBC – Returning to Safe Operations

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WorkSafeBC recognizes the importance of worker safety as businesses look to resume operations following COVID-19 related work stoppages or interruptions. The following materials provide employers with information and resources to assist them in ensuring the risk of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19 is minimized at their workplace.

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DOWNTOWN TO GO

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The current global risks have created unprecedented times that require unprecedented actions. Our community will come together to support these businesses, and we will emerge the other side stronger. #Downtowntogo is a movement.

BRING DOWNTOWN HOME

COVID-19

Stronger Together

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Now is the time to come together as a community and support one another. Join us in taking a pledge and committing to support our local businesses and community by being a Kamloops ambassador.

TAKE THE PLEDGE

EVERYTHING YOU NEED

COMMUNITY & INNOVATION

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In this unprecedented time, small businesses and communities show resiliency through community & innovation #YKAStrong. Leadership through this crisis will exponentially determine recovery, and in what strength businesses return. Here are some ideas adopted by local businesses here in Downtown Kamloops.

SEE OUR INNOVATION

SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY COVID-19

COMMUNITY FUTURES THOMPSON COUNTRY

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Community Futures Thompson Country launched two new services to assist businesses in Kamloops, Clearwater, Barriere, Sun Peaks and Chase for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses can now access the COVID-19 Loan program and COVID-19 Business Support Program.

ACCESS RESOURCES

COVID-19

Good News Stories

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Let’s be honest, we are all feeling anxious and unsure because of the COVID-19 pandemic in our community and around the world. These ‘Good News Stories’ in Kamloops will uplift your spirit. We will continue to update any good news that we hear through the weeks ahead and encourage you to share these with your family and friends. Remember #YKAStrong!