"We probably get 10 to 20 calls a day asking about Nordic ski equipment. Unfortunately, the supply is empty, so we're having to say to the customer to keep shopping elsewhere."

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said the province has been looking at the option "for some time" and are trying to determine whether an early break would have the intended outcome.

'I see outdoor restaurant activity as a major positive and a real strategy,' said medical officer of health Dr. Chris Mackie.