say the latest restrictions meant to slow COVID-19 infections will put on hold popular holiday events across the province. On Thursday, the officials brought in sweeping new measures meant to slow the rate of infections. On Friday the Vancouver Park Board initially said it was seeking clarification about what the new orders meant for its events. On Sunday, Health Minister Adrian Dix confirmed that the two events, and other similar ones, would fall under the new order. The VanDusen Botanical Garden Festival of Lights was set to run from Nov. 27 to Jan. 3 2021.

Source: CBC News November 23, 2020 03:56 UTC