Open & Closed in Vancouver: Sept. 19, Queen Elizabeth II Mourning Day

Monday, September 19 is a national holiday in British Columbia, to mark the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II -- but the way the province has handled it has made it a bit confusing to understand what's closed and what's open in Vancouver, with BC Premier John Horgan extending the federal holiday to include government employees as well as provincial public-sector workers, including schools. The rest, however has essentially been left up to individual businesses.

Here's a little cheat sheet to help you sort things out.

September 19: What's Definitely Closed In Vancouver

City Hall
ICBC
Public schools
Canada Post offices
Federal and provincial courts
Passport Canada offices
Crown corporations

September 19: What's Open In Vancouver

City public services
Banks
Public transit
Public libraries
Recreation centres
Park Board facilities (with additional options for families who aren't able to find childchare)
Grocery stores
Pharmacies
Medical facilities
Malls
BC Liquor and Cannabis Stores
On-campus school facilities (for some public schools)

There's a lot of betwixt and between, with many parents in British Columbia irritated that they now have to scramble to find childcare as a result of schools being closed but most businesses remaining open.

If you have plans, it's best to be safe than sorry and look up operating hours beforehand for wherever you're going, since private businesses have been given the power to decide on their own.

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Additionally, Monday, September 19 will not be a statutory holiday, which means private-sector employees will not be paid an additional wage if they work that day.

"We encourage private-sector employers to find a way to recognize or reflect on the day in a way that is appropriate for their employees", Premier Horgan said.

An official commemoration service and ceremony will take place at the BC Parliament Buildings beginning 10:15 a.m. and make its way to Christ Church Cathedral. God rest the Queen.

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Open and Closed in Vancouver: Sept. 19, Queen Elizabeth II Mourning Day

Here's what's open and closed in Metro Vancouver on Monday, Sept 19, Queen Elizabeth II's funeral day, to help you sort out the confusion.

September 19: What's Definitely Closed In Vancouver

September 19: What's Open In Vancouver

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