On Wednesday, the province closed all provincial parks to stop the spread of COVID-19. The City of Vancouver has blocked off parking at Stanley Park to prevent gathering ahead of the weekend. The roads through Stanley Park closed Wednesday to encourage people to practice physical distancing while walking and cycling through the Vancouver park. Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) is also asking people to stay inside their home municipality. April marks the start of the busy season for search and rescue crews across the province.

Source: CBC News April 09, 2020 10:52 UTC