A question I'm seeing is about who to report issues to re. the Provincial Health Officer's Order for physical distancing etc. In general, if it’s the PHO order, the suggestion is to contact Island Health. If it’s an issue with RDN Parks, then contact parks/bylaw enforcement. The RDN recently put out information about this - you can find the full release here, and I include information below: https://www.rdn.bc.ca/notice-2020-04-07-0
Who Do I Contact to Report an Infraction?
To report potential infractions of Quarantine or Self-isolation Orders, contact Island Health at: VIslandHealth.Info@viha.ca
To report a Provincial health infraction (food premises, including restaurants, mobiles, and grocery stores as well as personal service establishments and pools), contact Island Health at HPES.Nanaimo@viha.ca or 250-755-6215
To report a municipal issue (gatherings at community facilities such as community halls, museums, places of worship, tourist enterprises, recreational facilities and private property), or at RDN Parks contact RDN Bylaw Services: Via web: https://cv.rdn.bc.ca/NanaimoPortal or 250-390-6559
To report a concern related to a Provincial Park, contact BC Parks at: Online at: www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/info/feedback/ or email: parkinfo@victoria1.gov.bc.ca
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To provide a consistent approach throughout the province, the province has clarified Bylaw Enforcement Officer roles: - To assist with the compliance and enforcement of Public Health Orders. - Bylaw Enforcement Officers are not authorized to detain an individual because of a contravention or suspected contravention of a Public Health Order. - Bylaw Enforcement Officers are not authorized to exercise any authority to issue a fine or penalty. - Enforcement will be directed by the Provincial Health Officer and/or Island Health. In Electoral Areas, RDN Bylaw Enforcement Officers will continue to:
- Monitor community facilities and areas closed to the public;
- Remind residents that playgrounds, sports courts and skate parks are closed; and
- Remind residents of the critical need to ensure physical distance.