It’s official.
Premier John Horgan has declared the Tooth Fairy an essential service, saying the nocturnal visitor is allowed to travel freely around the province. That means no COVID-19 restrictions to stop it from going from house to house.
The news was released Friday in a Facebook post, in what Horgan called a “Fairy Special Announcement.”
“As premier of British Columbia I am pleased to welcome our legendary friend, who provides the essential service of rewarding health habits and good brushing,” Horgan wrote in his proclamation. “While we are physically distancing, we are all in this together and I thank all ages and creatures for doing their part.”
In the fine print, he said his permission applies only to “registered fairies.”
“No substi-tooth-ions or fillings-in allowed.”
Horgan inspired a flurry of responses, including one from a woman who was wondering if she could expect a visit.
“I’m 73 but I will be losing a tooth soon,” she said. “I’d be happy with a card for a free doughnut from Tim’s.”
