Campbell River, BC – Because older adults, and people with medical conditions are at greater risk of serious illness from COVID-19, the Strathcona Regional District and City of Campbell River are sharing important information to help keep community members healthy.
Continue reading Important information for seniors & people with medical conditionsTag Archives: COVID 19 News
BC Ferries On The Front Line
National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Besides being on alert and feverishly working to stem the spread of germs, COVID-19 is cramping BC Ferries worker Helene Lepage’s style.
“I can’t sing at work anymore,” Lepage said with a wistful laugh. “I’m in theatre. And, no kidding, you can throw spit 25 feet away, easily, with a passionate soliloquy.”
The outgoing, gregarious terminal attendant on Quadra Island has had to rein it in during this new era of physical-distancing.
Continue reading BC Ferries On The Front LineDoes the SRD Deliver?
The headline caught my eye. ‘SRD Delivers’ is a play on words, for a program meant to assist “with grocery shopping, the delivery of food, prescriptions and other essentials for the benefit of the elderly (65+) and other vulnerable persons who must self-isolate in accordance with Public Health Orders.” However, could there also be a deeper meaning – does the SRD deliver?
Continue reading Does the SRD Deliver?Summary of Government Announcements & Health Orders
The Strathcona Regional District released a summary of British Columbian government announcements & health orders (marked !!), as of April 2, 2020. Many of these items have embedded links to the original announcements.
Continue reading Summary of Government Announcements & Health OrdersCortes Goes Online To Fight COVID-19
National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A remote island off the coast of B.C is experimenting with online technology to connect community and forge a collective strategy to deal with COVID-19.
Continue reading Cortes Goes Online To Fight COVID-19