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COVID-19: Vancouver Island, BC (Central & North)

Collected by: Vancouver Island University

Archived since: Mar, 2020

Description:

In March 2020 the Canadian Web Archiving Coalition (CWAC) stated: "The deadly flu outbreak of 1918-19 is often called the ‘forgotten pandemic.’ Our responsibility now is to ensure the lessons of COVID-19 are not forgotten. Our collective efforts to capture and preserve the essential online elements of this unprecedented event are critical." (CARL-ABRC). The COVID-19: Vancouver Island, BC (Central & North) Web Archive reflects community experiences and responses to the pandemic in the region served by Vancouver Island University, documenting and supporting diverse aspects of scholarly inquiry, creativity, and community life. The Web Archive is intended to provide a body of information that will support scholarship, creativity, and study. Information rights related to web archiving include considerations of copyright and fair dealing, and of individual and community privacy. The following are among principles and resources that guide web archiving decisions: Ethics of care, for example in VIU Library’s Pledge to our user communities; OCAP® principles, and awareness of relationality and accountability to Indigenous communities, and potential impacts related to web archiving; Good practice and expert advice, emerging and accessed through communities of practice, e.g. the Canadian Web Archiving Coalition (CWAC); and VIU Library, Evolution of Physical Collections: 2017-2021 VIU Library, Special Collections Guidelines (Under review 2020). Web archives are informed by available capture technologies and also by affordances of the content source; not all websites can be successfully crawled or rendered, and quality of archived versions varies. This project is supported by VIU's Special Funding for COVID-19 research projects and carried out in coordination with the University of Victoria’s COVID-19 Collection and the Canadian Web Archiving Coalition. Contact us at research.help@viu.ca with questions or for more information about content included in the Web Archive. [Working description 2021 April 6]

Subject:   Spontaneous Events Society & Culture Science & Health Vancouver Island COVID-19 (Disease)

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Title: [Image 1: Island Health Vax Van at Nanaimo Canadian Tire]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E91FSp8UcAAcZXa?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Kendall Hanson on Twitter: "The #VaxVan is in #Nanaimo this afternoon in the Canadian Tire parking lot. As @VanIslandHealth vaccinates some of those most on the fence about getting the shot a challenge are those sign-waving #antivaxxers who also showed up. Someone called RCMP."

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Subject:   Vaccinations Island Health Island Health Vax Van Canadian Tire

Title: [Image 2: Island Health Vax Van at Nanaimo Canadian Tire]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E91FSsLUYAYyUVc?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Kendall Hanson on Twitter: "The #VaxVan is in #Nanaimo this afternoon in the Canadian Tire parking lot. As @VanIslandHealth vaccinates some of those most on the fence about getting the shot a challenge are those sign-waving #antivaxxers who also showed up. Someone called RCMP."

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Subject:   Vaccinations Island Health Island Health Vax Van Canadian Tire

Title: [Anti-vaccination protestor at Island Health Vax Van clinic at Nanaimo Canadian Tire]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E91FVy8UUAUZ5yN?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Kendall Hanson on Twitter: "The #VaxVan is in #Nanaimo this afternoon in the Canadian Tire parking lot. As @VanIslandHealth vaccinates some of those most on the fence about getting the shot a challenge are those sign-waving #antivaxxers who also showed up. Someone called RCMP."

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Subject:   Vaccinations Island Health Island Health Vax Van Canadian Tire

Title: [RCMP officer with anti-vaccination protestors at Island Health Vax Van clinic at Nanaimo Canadian Tire]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E91Fff0UYAA68VU?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Kendall Hanson on Twitter: "The #VaxVan is in #Nanaimo this afternoon in the Canadian Tire parking lot. As @VanIslandHealth vaccinates some of those most on the fence about getting the shot a challenge are those sign-waving #antivaxxers who also showed up. Someone called RCMP."

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Subject:   Vaccinations Island Health Island Health Vax Van Canadian Tire

Title: "Gas is below a $1 per litre in #Nanaimo."

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ET5uwT9U0AAAUdv?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Kendall Hanson on Twitter: "Gas is below a $1 per litre in #Nanaimo. I stand to be corrected but I believe the last time we saw it go this low here was March 2015 ⁦ @CHEK_News"

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Subject:   Mid Island Co-op

Title: [Image 2: Nanaimo office of Service Canada closed]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EUDlakzU0AAlzGd?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Kendall Hanson on Twitter: "Seen numerous people stop at the Service Canada office in #Nanaimo probably trying to apply for Employment Insurance. Let me save you the trip. Their office is closed @CHEK_News"

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Subject:   Service Canada

Title: [Image 1: Nanaimo office of Service Canada closed]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EUDlakzU4AAI5JA?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Kendall Hanson on Twitter: "Seen numerous people stop at the Service Canada office in #Nanaimo probably trying to apply for Employment Insurance. Let me save you the trip. Their office is closed @CHEK_News"

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Subject:   Service Canada

Title: [Craft Fare boarded up]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EUDsiWjUwAAnGwG?format=jpg&name=360x360

Description: Kendall Hanson on Twitter: "Downtown #Nanaimo feels like a ghost town. I haven’t seen so much parking available on Commercial street at noon during the week before and several businesses have boarded up. @CHEK_News"

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Subject:   Craft Fare

Title: [NYLA Fresh Thread boarded up]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EUDsiXRUMAADW6K?format=jpg&name=360x360

Description: Kendall Hanson on Twitter: "Downtown #Nanaimo feels like a ghost town. I haven’t seen so much parking available on Commercial street at noon during the week before and several businesses have boarded up. @CHEK_News"

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Subject:   NYLA Fresh Thread

Title: [Modern Cafe boarded up]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EUDsic2VAAAMA7l?format=jpg&name=360x360

Description: Kendall Hanson on Twitter: "Downtown #Nanaimo feels like a ghost town. I haven’t seen so much parking available on Commercial street at noon during the week before and several businesses have boarded up. @CHEK_News"

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Subject:   Modern Cafe

Title: [Nanaimo teacher plays April Fool's Day joke on class]

URL: https://twitter.com/Kendall_Hanson/status/1510070299760287747/

Description: Kendall Hanson on Twitter: "The best one I heard today was a #Nanaimo Grade 7 teacher who handed out ministry letters in his class stating because of lot time due to COVID the entire class would have to attend school this summer. The kids were outraged! #AprilFools"

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Subject:   Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Fools

Title: [Front Street in Nanaimo blocked by coalition of "old-growth defenders"]

URL: https://twitter.com/i/status/1437521313250250752/

Description: Kendall Hanson on Twitter: "A coalition of “Old growth defenders” is blocking Front Street in downtown #Nanaimo while they voice their displeasure with Teal Jones application. The company wants to extend the injunction surrounding their logging operations in court this week @CHEK_News"

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Subject:   Fairy Creek Old-Growth Logging Protests Teal-Jones Group Logging Protests and Blockades

Title: 'A very good sign': Snuneymuxw First Nation sees decline in COVID-19 cases | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/a-very-good-sign-snuneymuxw-first-nation-sees-decline-in-covid-19-cases-732735/

Description: For the first time since detecting COVID-19 on its reserve Jan. 1 the Snuneymuxw First Nation has recorded two days without cases.

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Subject:   Snuneymuxw First Nation First Nations Health Authority McDonald, Shannon Vaccinations Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Wyse, Mike

Title: Anti-maskers, vaccine passport protesters storm Canadian Tire in Nanaimo | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/anti-maskers-vaccine-passport-protesters-storm-canadian-tire-in-nanaimo-906664/

Description: A boatload of anti-maskers and anti-vaccine passport protesters walked into a Nanaimo Canadian Tire Monday night, causing the store to close early and resulting in a significant police response.

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Subject:   Canadian Tire BC Vaccine Card Vaccinations Royal Canadian Mounted Police O'Brien, Gary Saccoccia, Chris "Sky"

Title: CHEK upside: Easter egg hunters have different options in Nanaimo this year | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/chek-upside-easter-egg-hunters-have-different-options-in-nanaimo-this-year-659619/

Description: Traditionally kids might take part in an Easter egg hunt, but in light of COVID-19 this year, there’s a new twist on the search. Many are placing an Easter egg on their homes and the Nanaimo Clippers also have programs to help kids dealing with social distancing

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Subject:   Easter Holliday, Bailey Nanaimo Clippers Campbell, Tali

Title: City of Nanaimo set to spend $400,000 on extra security downtown | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/city-of-nanaimo-set-to-spend-400000-on-extra-security-downtown-767370/

Description: Nanaimo councillors have agreed to spend $400,000 on hiring three additional private security guards, who would be responsible for conducting night patrols throughout the city’s downtown.

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Subject:   City of Nanaimo Brown, Tyler Thorpe, Ian Geselbracht, Ben LaBerge, Dave Shaw, Kevan Hong, Jerry The Queen's Victoria Crescent Association Krog, Leonard Booth, Ajay Morley, Adam

Title: Close to 30 Casino Nanaimo staff allege wrongful termination | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/close-to-30-casino-nanaimo-staff-allege-wrongful-termination-819482/

Description: Casino Nanaimo is looking forward to reopening but nearly 30 employees won’t be coming back. They’re part of a class-action lawsuit claiming wrongful dismissal after being let go in the COVID-19 ordered closure in March 2020.

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Subject:   Casino Nanaimo Casinos Great Canadian Gaming Corporation De Sousa, Fatima Bussiere, Kim Graham, Wade Baker, Rodney Baker, Ekaterina

Title: Errington resident discharged days after catching COVID-19 while in hospital | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/errington-resident-discharged-days-after-catching-covid-19-while-in-hospital-943574/

Description: Two Errington residents are questioning hospital policy after one of them caught COVID-19 while staying at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital — and then was discharged a few days later.

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Subject:   Stevlingson, Marc Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Island Health Spencer, Carol

Title: Fire hall construction cost balloons in Nanaimo because of COVID-19 | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/fire-hall-construction-cost-balloons-in-nanaimo-because-of-covid-19-675528/

Description: The tenders are in and Nanaimo city staff say the cost to build a new downtown fire hall will cost 18 percent or $3 million more.

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Subject:   City of Nanaimo Weinreich, Tom Krog, Leonard

Title: Groom surprises bride during pandemic wedding on Mount Cokely | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/groom-surprises-bride-during-pandemic-wedding-on-mount-cokely-671417/

Description: A wedding on a mountain west of Parksville was far different than the one they planned before COVID-19, but a surprise put it over the top.

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Subject:   Boyd, Brayden Fonseca, Michelle West Coast Helicopters Box 221 Digital Studios Zoom Eissfeldt, Terry Cooper, Scott

Title: Island demand increasing for at-home learning as school year nears | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/island-demand-increasing-for-at-home-learning-as-school-year-nears-692984/

Description: Many parents still aren’t satisfied with the province’s back to school plan and as a result, they have decided to keep their kids home. It’s still unclear how many parents will go this route but at-home learning programs are filling up fast.

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Subject:   Island ConnectEd K-12 Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools Vanin, Alicia Nanaimo Community Home Learners SelfDesign Learning Foundation Jensen-Vanin, John

Title: Island doctor concerned as COVID-19 patients fill up hospital critical care beds | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/island-doctor-concerned-as-covid-19-patients-fill-up-hospital-critical-care-beds-881788/

Description: A Nanaimo doctor is sounding the alarm about the number of COVID-19 patients and the resulting pressure on staff in hospitals right now.

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Subject:   Superior Farms BC Vaccine Card Wilson, Jamie Forrest, David Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Island Health Royal Inland Hospital Vaccinations

Title: 'It's unsafe': Nanaimo ER doctors sound alarm about shortage of hospitalists | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/its-unsafe-nanaimo-er-doctors-sound-alarm-about-shortage-of-hospitalists-1163810/

Description: Emergency room doctors are the latest health-care professionals to sound the alarm about what they say is substandard care at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.

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Subject:   Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Island Health Rumball, Christopher Peljhan, Marko Connor, Tanya Dix, Adrian Province of British Columbia Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health

Title: Mask requirement for children at Costco's Nanaimo location frustrates parents | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/mask-requirement-for-children-at-costcos-nanaimo-location-frustrates-parents-750920/

Description: Costco members say for the first time they're being turned away from the Nanaimo store if their children above two aren't wearing a mask.

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Subject:   Costco Grocery Trade Floyd, Hannah Storey, Heather Smythe, Kim

Title: Nanaimo band plays surprise concert on unusual stage | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/nanaimo-band-plays-surprise-concert-on-unusual-stage-828636/

Description: Performing a blend of rock and jazz, the Zilch Band kept everyone entertained at Piper’s Lagoon Park.

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Subject:   Zilch Band Wallace, Lawson

Title: Nanaimo barber talks client through hair cut but doesn't recommend it | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/nanaimo-barber-talks-client-through-hair-cut-but-doesnt-recommend-it-665299/

Description: If you been tempted to cut your own hair during the pandemic, you’re not alone. Clients have been asking their barbers or hairstylists for tips on colouring or giving themselves a hair cut for weeks as the pandemic has dragged on.

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Subject:   Zoom Lawrence, Dave That 50's Barber Shop Milford, Patrick

Title: Nanaimo Fringe Festival gets worldwide attention for not cancelling, going virtual | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/nanaimo-fringe-festival-gets-worldwide-attention-for-not-cancelling-690856/

Description: The Nanaimo Fringe Festival is getting worldwide attention for keeping the show going despite the pandemic.

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Subject:   Nanaimo Fringe Festival

Title: Nanaimo-Ladysmith reverses gas-saving measure for some sports teams | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/nanaimo-ladysmith-reverses-gas-saving-measure-for-some-sports-teams-917457/

Description: A flurry of emails and calls to officials and school trustees has led the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District to quickly reverse a decision about out-of-district travel for its sports teams travelling to provincial tournaments.

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Subject:   Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools Saywell, Scott Province of British Columbia Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Education Flooding John Barsby Secondary School Football Smith, Arwen Smith, Marek Smith, Jason Nanaimo District Secondary School Soccer

Title: Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District struggling to hire education assistants amid shortage | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/nanaimo-ladysmith-school-district-struggling-to-hire-education-assistants-amid-shortage-909761/

Description: The labour shortage has been impacting a lot of employers including the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District.

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Subject:   Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools Saywell, Scott Virtanen, Jeff Canadian Union of Public Employees | Local 606

Title: Nanaimo live music and wedding industries welcome eased COVID-19 restrictions | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/nanaimo-live-music-and-wedding-industries-welcome-eased-covid-19-restrictions-833539/

Description: With COVID-19 restrictions easing in B.C. July 1 in B.C. July 1, events like live music and weddings are starting to get back to normal.

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Subject:   The Queen's Hong, Jerry Nanaimo Golf Club Robinson, Haley

Title: Nanaimo satire site launches volunteer program for those dealing with COVID-19 | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/nanaimo-satire-site-launches-volunteer-program-for-those-dealing-with-covid-19-655942/

Description: A Nanaimo satire site is taking on a more serious tone as Vancouver Island deals with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Subject:   Nanaimo Beacon Beacon Buddies

Title: Nanaimo sees COVID-19 exposure alerts at schools, soccer field | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/nanaimo-sees-covid-19-exposure-alerts-at-schools-soccer-field-717913/

Description: John Barsby Secondary has a second student that has tested positive for COVID-19 and the Nanaimo United Football club is warning of a potential COVID-19 exposure.

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Subject:   Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools Island Health Nanaimo United Football Club Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Nanaimo District Teachers' Association Wood, Denise Saywell, Scott Dover Bay Secondary School John Barsby Secondary School Soccer

Title: Nanaimo's Bastion lit in pink in honour of health care and essential workers | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/nanaimos-bastion-lit-in-pink-in-honour-of-health-care-and-essential-workers-658533/

Description: For the first time last night, Nanaimo’s Bastion, the city’s oldest structure, was highlighted with pink light in honour of health care and essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Subject:   Brown, Tyler City of Nanaimo Nanaimo Bastion

Title: Nanaimo's homeless to get more help because of pandemic | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/nanaimos-homeless-to-get-more-help-because-of-pandemic-665423/

Description: As the province moves to shelter homeless people during the pandemic in Victoria and Vancouver, there hasn’t been a similar move in Nanaimo at this time. But there are efforts underway to help Nanaimo’s homeless during the pandemic.

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Subject:   Brown, Wendy Province of British Columbia Bonner, Don City of Nanaimo BC Housing

Title: Nanaimo's vulnerable face self-isolation challenges with rise in COVID-19 | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/nanaimos-vulnerable-face-self-isolation-challenges-with-rise-in-covid-19-902815/

Description: There is a growing concern in Nanaimo with COVID-19 spreading rapidly among the homeless and vulnerable.

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Subject:   Arndt, Ronny Ventilation Nanaimo Area Network of Drug Users Livingston, Ann BC Housing Davies, Dan Island Health

Title: New restaurant opens in Nanaimo despite COVID-19 | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/new-restaurant-opens-in-nanaimo-despite-covid-19-662948/

Description: Opening a restaurant can be a challenge at the best of times, but imagine opening one during a pandemic. That’s what a Victoria businessman is doing in Nanaimo this week.

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Subject:   Big Wheel Burger Tassell, Harry McNeil, Kalen

Title: Organizations join forces to help Nanaimo's homeless amid pandemic | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/organization-serving-food-to-nanaimos-homeless-draws-complaints-from-nearby-residents-and-businesses-665061/

Description: A number of organizations have started offering services together to Nanaimo’s homeless each evening.

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Subject:   Dagert, Tanis Food for Thought Wisteria Community Association McCreery, Ben

Title: Restaurants struggling with ban on indoor dining this long weekend | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/restaurants-struggling-with-no-in-restaurant-dining-this-long-weekend-759305/

Description: Restaurants are feeling the impact of the recent indoor dining ban this long-weekend, on what would traditionally be a busy one.

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Subject:   Pirate Chips Craven, Chantel The Breakfast Nook Williams, Carrie

Title: Vaccination mandate sees worker shortage on Gabriola Island ferry route | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vaccination-mandate-sees-worker-shortage-on-gabriola-island-ferry-route-913988/

Description: BC Ferries has reduced its service on its Gabriola Island to Nanaimo route this week due to a worker shortage after the company pulled unvaccinated staff from their jobs.

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Subject:   Vaccinations BC Ferries Earle, Steven BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union McNeely, Eric Downer, Fiona Filax, Gloria Elliot, Steve

Title: Vancouver Island business owners who can't pay rent looking for help | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vancouver-island-business-owners-who-cant-pay-rent-looking-for-help-660756/

Description: Though announcements of government assistance have come almost daily, numerous business owners are finding they don’t qualify.

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Subject:   BC Chamber of Commerce McNutt, Kim Blue Poppy Gallery Eve Olive Rippon, Ambre Government of Canada Smythe, Kim Malcolmson, Sheila Morneau, Bill

Title: Vancouver Islanders embracing working from home | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vancouver-islanders-embracing-working-from-home-663065/

Description: Many people are now working from home because of the COVID-19 pandemic and for a number of employees and employers it’s working out better than expected.

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Subject:   Smythe CPA Topping, Trevor City of Nanaimo Rosen, Paul

Title: Visitors explain why they travelled to Vancouver Island this long weekend | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/visitors-explain-why-they-travelled-to-vancouver-island-this-long-weekend-759633/

Description: A handful of people told CHEK News why they travelled to Vancouver Island on the long weekend despite warnings to not travel unless essential.

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Subject:   BC Ferries Variants of Concern Bruder, Jim Beck, Cody Dix, Adrian Province of British Columbia

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