BC to Reopen Gyms, Extends Gathering Restrictions

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry speaks during a press conference at the Legislature in Victoria, on May 25, 2021. Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press

British Columbia will take the “cautious step” to reopen gyms and fitness centres with a capacity limit on Jan. 20, the provincial health officer says.

Dr. Bonnie Henry said in a Jan. 18 press conference that individual and group exercise in gyms and fitness facilities will be allowed to resume with capacity limited to seven square metres for each person.