In Vancouver, masks are finally mandatory in all indoor public spaces
as well as commercial spaces and of course transit. From the beginning
of the pandemic when masks were advised not to be effective in stemming
the spread, to optional wearing with the idea that it only protect others, to
finally realizing that masks not only protect others but also the wearer,
the evolution to this point has taken too long. Common sense should
have prevailed much earlier. A simple measure that shows respect and a
good collective effort that all can be proud of to fight this pandemic.

Just yesterday, a group gathered downtown to protest the mandatory mask rule.
I don’t understand their point of view at all, to fight for the freedom to choose
not to protect themselves and others ?

As a side note; the anthem singer for the Vancouver Canucks NHL ice hockey
team was schedule to perform at this rally. He was immediately and
unceremoniously fired by the owner for supporting this event.