COVID-19 Support for Businesses

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is impacting City’s businesses and their operations. The City has been helping the local business community get the most accurate and up to date information to help business owners make informed decisions through this challenging time and assist them in meeting the Province’s safety and operational guidelines . To assist businesses affected by COVID-19 we’ve created this business resource hub which includes information about Mayor Buchanan’s Economic Recovery Task Force, Shop CNV program and more.

For all the latest news and updates from the City regarding COVID-19 visit, cnv.org/COVID-19

City Support for Local Business

• Mayor Buchanan's Economic Recovery Taskforce

• Extended Outdoor Patio Program

  On September 14, Mayor Buchanan brought forward a Notice of Motion, which was unanimously approved by Council, to continue the Temporary Patio Program for the duration of COVID-19 pandemic.

  Neighbourhood pubs, breweries, restaurants, specialty food services and retail businesses that have an existing Temporary Patio Permit can apply to extend the permit for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the Extended Temporary Patio Program Guidelines and signing a new declaration form will form the agreement between the City and the Applicant regarding the use of the extended temporary patio. No permit fee is required.

  Extended Temporary Outdoor Patio Declaration
  Extended Temporary Patio Program Guidelines
  Extended Temporary Private Patio Program Guidelines

• Outdoor Business Permit Pilot Project

  The City is offering local businesses the opportunity to book space in parks and public spaces to operate programs that they would normally offer within their indoor business space. This is a pilot program that we are testing in June.

  • Outdoor Business Permit Guidelines
  • Outdoor Business Permit Application

  For programming at The Shipyards see: COVID-19 Programming Guidelines

• Customer Line-up Management Assistance

  We are connecting with local businesses, such as grocery stores and banks, to assist in lineup management outside of their business. For assistance on queue arrangement in front of business please contact Edison Ting, Streetscape Planner at eng@cnv.org

• Walk & Shop

  Our local businesses need our support now, more than ever. With that in mind, we’re encouraging residents to show their support for local businesses by:

  • Ordering take-out or delivery from local restaurants
  • Buying gift cards for use at a later date
  • Ordering from local businesses online
  • Sharing their local love with Walk & Shop

  If you are a local business located in the City of North Vancouver we encourage you to add your business to our Walk & Shop Map

Federal & Provincial Support

Local Business Community Support

Local Utility & Service Provider Resources

Business Operating Guidelines

Additional Resources

For all the latest news and updates from the City regarding COVID-19 visit, cnv.org/COVID-19.