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Valuable resources and educational content to support your business in our downtown area.

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Trespass Prevention Program

The Trespass Prevention Program provides property owners in Terrace with a proactive way to address trespassing incidents. By signing up for the program and displaying a 'No Trespassing' decal, property owners give prior permission for RCMP and City of Terrace (COT) officers, including Bylaw and Community Safety Officers, to access private property and take immediate action when trespassing occurs.  This allows officers to respond swiftly without needing to involve property owners directly. Actions taken may include educating individuals about the BC Trespass Act, offering outreach services, or enforcing the law as needed.

 

To join the program, property owners or representatives must submit a signed consent form to the City of Terrace. Once registered, participants will receive decals to place in visible areas on their property.

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More information at terrace.ca.

For questions, contact the Trespass Prevention Program Coordinator at 250.615.4037 or bylaw@terrace.ca.

Shopping Bag Rules in BC

As of July 15, 2024, BC bans single-use plastic shopping bags to cut down on waste.

Here’s what businesses and shoppers need to know:

  • No More Plastic Bags-- Don’t provide single-use plastic bags, including compostable or biodegradable ones.

  • Offer Alternatives-- Encourage customers to use their own bags or go bag-less. Display a sign or mention it at the register.

  • Download the reusable bag poster at gov.bc.ca/reuse. 

Fees for Paper and Reusables:

Charge at least $2 for new reusable bags and 25¢ for recycled paper bags.

Inform customers of the fee beforehand and list it separately on receipts.

Use the fees to cover costs or support a take-a-bag/leave-a-bag program.

 

Businesses must comply with these new fees as part of the province's phaseout of plastic bags. This regulation aims to reduce waste and encourage eco-friendly practices.

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For more details, visit the BC Provincial Government Website.

 

Overdose Response and Prevention Services

Some Terrace-based businesses may be witnessing and responding to drug poisonings (overdoses) within their premises. There is a life-saving medication called naloxone that can quickly reverse opioid overdoses. It is available for free in BC and does not require a prescription.   Naloxone is easy to administer and can be the difference between life and death. People who respond to a suspected overdose with naloxone are covered under The Good Samaritan Act.​ For more information, you can check out the Naloxone FAQ and Fentanyl & First Responders FAQ.

NALOXONE
KITS 

Take-home naloxone kits are available from most local pharmacies, the Terrace Health Unit, and the Terrace Outreach team.

The outreach team provides training when dispensing kits.

If you're interested in having naloxone available and staff trained to use it, there are a variety of methods to do so. 

 

Please see below for a list of resources you can access:​

OVERDOSE
PREVENTION

Overdose prevention services play a crucial role in building healthy communities. For those interested in learning more about their impact, we recommend checking out the Community Impacts of Overdose Prevention Sites: An Evidence Review.

SAFER BATHROOMS

Substance use affects everyone, including your employees and patrons. It's a complex issue that often results in stigma and shame, causing many to use substances in secret, increasing the risk of overdose deaths. In fact, in BC, over 50 overdoses happen in bathrooms every month. If you're looking to make your washrooms safer, check out the Safer Bathroom Toolkit by the University of Victoria. It's a great resource for information and practical tips to help you prevent overdose incidents.

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If you or someone you know requires overdose prevention services, the Terrace site is located at 101-4450 Grieg Avenue and is open Monday to Friday from 12pm to 4pm. The team is also available to provide support outside of these hours. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need help.

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