
As of Mar. 11, masks are optional when in City facilities. Proof of vaccination continues to be required for people 12 years and older accessing recreational programs until April 8. Read more on mission.ca/leisu.re
Indoor Facilities
Status
City Hall
Open
Both entrances open. Occupancy limit of two people in the tax centre.
Welton Common
Open
Public Works
Open
Fire Rescue Services
Open
Police Detachment
Open
Other Amenities
Status
- Harbour Avenue
- Stave Lake
Open
Open
Open
Mission Landfill
Open
Sports Courts
- Disc Golf
- Tennis Courts
- Lacrosse Box
- Basketball Courts
Open
Open
Open
Open
Links & Resources
Fraser Health Authority:
Phone: 604-587-3936
Email: foodsafe@fraserhealth.ca
Website: Fraser Health COVID-19 Updates
BC Centre for Disease Control:
The Provincial Health Officer maintains an up to date website with comprehensive information regarding the virus, its symptoms, how it spreads, how to protect yourself and family, etcetera: BCCDC
This site also contains information for schools, childcare, self isolation and testing.
Health Canada:
Health Canada provides updates on the outbreak, travel advice, symptoms and treatment, etc: Health Canada
Information for Travelers:
The Government of Canada issues Travel Health Notices at this site: Travel Notices
Additional resources:
- BC Centre for Disease Control channels to follow:
- Twitter: @CDCofBC
- RSS Feed
- Public Health Agency of Canada
- World Health Organization Situation Reports
- Speak to someone:
- Novel Coronavirus information: 1-833-784-4397
- Health information 8-1-1
- Email for Novel Coronavirus information: phac.info.aspc@canada.ca
Helpful Business Resources:
Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce – COVID-19 & Your Biz
PreparedBC – Emergency Plan for Small Businesses
World Health Organization (WHO) – Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19 (Feb 27, 2020)
Greater Vancouver Board of Trade – Business Preparedness Checklist
British Columbia Economic Development Association
Money for Businesses
The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to help Canadians facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
On March 18, 2020, the Prime Minister announced a new set of economic measures to help stabilize the economy during this challenging period. These measures, delivered as part of the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, will provide up to $27 billion in direct support to Canadian workers and businesses.
In the links above you can find information and resources for:
- Temporary Income Support for Workers and Parents
- Longer-Term Income Support for Workers
- Income Support for Individuals Who Need It Most
- Flexibility for Taxpayers
- Role of Financial Institutions
- Mortgage Default Management Tools
- Supports to Businesses
- How the Government of Canada will support Business through the Canada Account
- Helping Businesses Keep their Workers
- Flexibility for Businesses Filing Taxes
- Ensuring Businesses Have Access to Credit
- Supporting Financial Market Liquidity
Business Development Bank of Canada
As part of the Federal Government’s announcement about help for businesses, BDC is offering:
- Small Business Loan Up to $100,000 can be obtained online in as little 48 hours from time of approval.
- Working capital loan Get extra funds to bridge cash flow gaps and support everyday operations.
- Purchase Order Financing Increase your cash flow to fulfill domestic or international orders with very flexible terms.
Hubs & Groups:
Check out these grassroots communities of support. Most are on social media platforms and many include an ask/offer component. Please respect the guidelines of each group.
Esquimalt Farmers Market Online Market Place Group – An online Facebook group for vendors to connect with customers directly, outside of market hours. Vendors must be a current EFM Vendor in good standing to use the group for sales or connections.
COVID-19 Coming Together: Regional Facebook groups to help people connect to share resources, support each other, show solidarity for healthcare workers and the vulnerable, build community, and amplify social movements fighting for critical access to healthcare, housing and workers’ rights. Current regional groups: Vancouver and Victoria/Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ Lands.
Mental Wellness Resources:
Your local CYMH Office
In Mission, intake hours are Tuesdays 9am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm and the office is located at #201-7364 Horne Street. Phone number 604-820-4300.
Parents of children under 5 years old must attend intake alone (without the child present)
Parents of children 6 – 13 years old can attend with or without the child
Youth 14 – 17 years old can refer themselves without the consent of a parent OR the parent may accompany the youth to intake
Intake interviews typically take 45 minutes to one hour with a clinician and will conclude with next steps for the youth of concern.
As CYMH offices typically have waitlists of a few months or more and intakes are prioritized based on severity other options exist if you need faster support. Group support may also be available at your local CYMH office which is one way these offices address the need.
Crisis Response
Isolating behaviours that are worsening (example – not leaving one’s bedroom in a week) should be taken seriously and may need more immediate assessment. This includes ageing parents and Seniors as well as youth. Resources available below include:
Kids Help Phone (Confidential telephone or text based counselling for youth)
https://kidshelpphone.ca/need-help-now-text-us/
1-800 SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) For thoughts of suicide, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
SENIORS DISTRESS LINE 604-872-1234 (retirement, stress, relocation, grief and loss, mental and emotional health)
YOUTH IN BC – online crisis response for youth up to 25 years old https://youthinbc.com
CRISIS CENTRE CHAT – online crisis service for adults (over 25 years) https://crisiscentrechat.ca
Additional Online Resources & Handouts Found Within These Websites
Anxiety Canada – www.AnxietyCanada.org
Lives in the Balance – www.livesinthebalance.org
FAMILYSMART – www.familysmart.ca/itk
Utilities Links/Resources:
BC Hydro
Shaw
Telus
Rogers
Fortis BC
West Coast Express (Translink)
Contact Information by Department
- Switchboard/Corporate Administration 604-820-3700 info@mission.ca
- Finance 604-820-3717 tax@mission.ca
- Forestry 604-820-3762 forestry@mission.ca
- Building Inspections 604-820-3726 inspections@mission.ca
- Bylaws/Business Licence 604-820-3727 bylaw@mission.ca / businesslicence@mission.ca
- Planning 604-820-3748 planning@mission.ca
- Engineering 604-820-3736 engineering@mission.ca
- Public Works 604-820-3761 pworksadmin@mission.ca
- Parks, Recreation and Culture 604-820-5350, #0 for Reception. leisureservices@mission.ca
- Mission Fire & Rescue Service (Non-Emergency) 604-820-3793 firehalladmin@mission.ca
- Visitor Information Centre/Economic Development 604-820-5375 or Toll Free 1-866-814-1222 edc@mission.ca / tourism@mission.ca
- R.C.M.P. (Non-Emergency, Phone Only) 604-826-7161