The indirect effect that ‘bubble zones’ has on businesses

Cassiopeiae Eichahorst, a member of a yoga studio across the street from the clinic has voiced her concerns following protestors standing outside the studio.

“I would be afraid. If I had children of that age and I was going to walk to that clinic, I wouldn’t want to be pestered and yelled at trying to bring my child in.” said Eichahorst.

She says that it’s creating fears for her safety and the safety of others.

“”We were told that those are the bubble zones. People should not be protesting around the clinics but it’s also in an area that can be busy. Like, downtown is a busy place, it’s just not meant to be.” said Eichahorst.

Eichahorst hopes that changes are made soon to help make it easier for people to access these places.

“The main door, along with the fact that the main studio upstairs, literally faces the clinic as well. I couldn’t imagine during the day what you could hear while doing your yoga class, like it wouldn’t be a peaceful yoga class that’s for sure.” said Eichahorst.

Those protests have also caught the attention of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce.

“I don’t think anyone would have considered what those effects would look like as you start to push people back.” said Todd Corrigall, CEO of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce.

Corrigall says this situation should serve as a learning opportunity for the province. Especially after businesses spent nearly two years dealing with the economical effects of the pandemic.

“They need to consider adjustments to the legislation for what that does. We’re in the holiday shopping season we are in a strong, challenging time when it comes to our supply chain and the requirement of getting things here and we can’t impact local businesses anymore than we have over the last two years.” said Corrigall.

Residents like Eichahorst are asking for protestors to be more considerate.

“Do it at city hall where it actually maybe your voices will get heard and don’t be a forceful, fearful protestor. Your voice is just going to get heard. That’s the problem.” said Eichahorst.

by Oli Herrera

The indirect effect that ‘bubble zones’ has on businesses

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