Health officials are urging British Columbians to celebrate the upcoming long weekend safely while continuing to abide by physical distancing protocols as Western Canada has seen a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases.

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With top health officials urging residents to do their part, Premier John Horgan was out with masks in hand, reminding Greater Victoria residents to mask up when distancing isn乌鸦传媒檛 possible.

Horgan, who is the MLA for the Langford-Juan de Fuca riding, took his old bus route, offering masks to BC Transit passengers between Langford and Victoria.

乌鸦传媒淚 haven乌鸦传媒檛 had as many chances to connect with people on my old BC Transit route, but I wanted to hand out some masks to make it safer and easier for people.鈦� Thank you to everyone doing their part,乌鸦传媒� he wrote on his Facebook page.

BC Transit handed out masks at multiple Greater Victoria bus stops on July 20, part of a province-wide campaign, 乌鸦传媒淭ogether We Ride,乌鸦传媒� which encourages transit users to wear masks while on board buses.

乌鸦传媒淭he tag line 乌鸦传媒楾ogether we ride乌鸦传媒� reminds riders that safety is a collaborative effort and endeavours to foster an environment where riders are courteous and respectful,乌鸦传媒� stated BC Transit in a press release.

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