the Discourse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
COVID-19 closures have been hard for everyone, but what has it been like for kids who are missing out on their social groups, sports activities and freedom? And how are families meeting the need for connection and physical activity in this time?
Continue reading COVID social groups, sports activities and freedomPart two of a three part series about the DEC 10 ZOOM conference Island Health had with a group of Cortes Island community leaders. (Click here for part one)
“There is a plan and it works … We can stop or mitigate [COVID] transmission very quickly, with Public Health interventions,” said Dr. Charmaine Enns, Medical Health Officer for North Vancouver Island.
Continue reading There is a plan and it worksthe Discourse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
As Klahoose First Nation comes out of lockdown after a quickly-contained COVID-19 scare, community members echo the need for Indigenous-led emergency management.
Continue reading COrtes Island: need for Indigenous-led emergency managementDuring the last week of November, a health officer stopped Teen Szene as it was a hang out, not a sports program. We spoke about the need these programs fill, and Jodi’s thoughts on the process of adapting to COVID 19 reality.
Continue reading How COVID impacted Teen afterschool programming on Cortes IslandCampbell River Mirror, Local Journalism Reporter
Ehattesaht Chinehkint First Nation’s (ECFN) covid recovery period has been extended as members continue to test positive.
Continue reading Ehatis COVID outbreak: recovery period extended
