By Matt Fetinko

Reopening hurdles

Nightlife struggles to reopen; guidelines a work in progress

Jul 15, 2020 | 4:22 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — This past weekend, Lambda Cabaret reopened it’s doors to the public. Like most places finding their way back through COVID-19, it has been a work in progress with regards to regulations and guidelines.

Closed since March due to COVID-19, plus a soft open a couple weeks ago, Lambda is one of a few nightclubs in BC that has looked to provide an outlet for social gatherings as the province reopens. But like most things, it has been a bit of a process and speed bumps can be expected. For example, some confusion over plastic face shields and face masks including what is required to get in.

A few guidelines being asked by Lambda through extension of the Province of BC. They include half capacity and contactless temperature checks. Once inside, hand sanitizing stations and signs for foot traffic. Also, spaced tables and drink tickets and of course masks and social distancing are encouraged. Recently, Dr. Bonnie Henry was asked about bars and clubs in relation to a recent string of cases after a get-together in Kelowna. “The last thing we want is to have transmission in places like restaurants, bars, nightclubs, resorts, and parties because we need to keep those businesses going. We need to give outlets for people to go out there,” explained Dr. Henry during her July 14 briefing. “If workers themselves are concerned, WorkSafeBC does inspections of COVID safety plans. Every restaurant, every nightclub, every place that you go needs to have one of these plans.”

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Lambda is not the only local spot opening up, many pubs have designed ways to safely reopen already. As well, other close-quarters venues are working to reopen such as Alibis, which is set to be open July 22.