COVID-related Funding for local organizations: yesterday the CVRD Board and I expedited some funding, including to many local organizations in Area A. I looked at the organizations that could use dollars now for their projects and I hope this will assist in our response and recovery. There are still a few organizations that will see some funds a little bit later. www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/connect/news/cvrd-board-approves-funding-assist-community-covid-19-response
CVRD Board Approves Funding to Assist in Community COVID-19 Response
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Yesterday, the Comox Valley Regional District’s Board of Directors approved $148,279 in grant-aid to support the homeless and provide food security for marginalized population...New message from Chair Ketler regarding the status of the response in the Comox Valley.CVRD Board Chair and EOC Spokesperson Jesse Ketler providing Covid-19 update to community on March 31, 2020. Thank you for practicing physical distancing and continued support to stop the spread. https://youtu.be/P6zSliErNzg
Good job everyone, we may be flattening the curve! Have a good weekend 🙂We are at a critical point in our response to COVID-19. British Columbians are making a difference. What we are doing today is working – but we are not out of danger yet. We must keep it up. Every single person in BC needs to work together to prevent the spread of COVID-19. What you do matters – to all of us.
A message from Chair Ketler, who is also the Spokesperson for the Comox Valley Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), which includes Hornby and Denman. The EOC coordinates with various Provincial ministries and Island Health to support key Provincial messages and local actions. I am on EOC debrief calls daily. m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=qYr2ISyCucAUpdate 1: CVRD Board Chair and EOC spokesperson Jesse Ketler provides update to community regarding COVID-19.
I would like to see a breakdown of how many cases in each area. North, central,west, Nanaimo Victoria etc.
How do they expect us to know where the danger spots are.?
A huge move for you from weather girl to Covid-19 reporter Trina.
Arzeena Hamir, Director Comox Valley Area B
Arzeena Hamir, Director Comox Valley Area B
"Before you head to your local garbage and recycling facility, please consider if your trip is essential or if you could hold off. Now is not the time to bring in that microwave you&...The Province has issued the BC COVID-19 Action Plan for workers and businesses, following on federal announcements last week. Please find more details here: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PREM0013-000545
COVID-19 Action Plan: B.C.’s first steps to support people, businesses
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British Columbians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will benefit from $5 billion in income supports, tax relief and direct funding for people, businesses and services.
I commend a few of these measures but payment deferring isn’t helpful for people except that they literally don’t need to come up with the money now. If they slapped in the face in three months when they have to pay it back and still don’t have the money.
Spread the word ~ the islands of course hope COVID will be dampened by summer. www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/news/hornby-denman-request-temporary-break-from-visitors/
Hornby, Denman request temporary break from visitors - Comox Valley Record
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Associations and governmental officials on Hornby and Denman Islands have united in respectfully requesting that visitors and residents observe the guidance of the BC Health Office and the Canadian go...As Chair of the Comox Valley Sports Commission, I want to show appreciation for our recreation staff in this very challenging crisis. I look forward to them coming back to work after we get through this COVID crisis. www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/connect/news/cvrd-faces-difficult-decision-issue-layoff-notices-usw-staff-pa...
CVRD faces difficult decision to issue layoff notices to USW staff as part of COVID-19 response
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The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) on March 19, 2020, after carefully considering available options, made the difficult decision to issue layoff notices to United St...For those interested in what lies ahead of us, CBC just did a great report. As a reminder, the Comox Valley Hospital was operating at 110% prior to COVID19 showing up, which is a key cause for concern. Stay safe, stay home and only run essential errands. These are now the directives of the Public Health Officer of BC.
COVID-19: Modelling suggests we’re in it for the long haul
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What mathematical simulations tell us about how the COVID-19 pandemic will play in the real world.Comox Valley businesses, please review these resources as we face the COVID crisis. Lots of good advice on adjusting practices, available supports, contingencies, and tips.BC Chamber of Commerce has created a resource for business affected by COVID-19. Please check it out. http://www.bcchamber.org/financial-resources-bc-businesses
