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

Collected by: Vancouver Island University

Archived since: Mar, 2020

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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]

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Title: Premier, officials concerned about U.S. travellers on Vancouver Island, Quadra Island | CTV News

URL: https://beta.ctvnews.ca/local/vancouver-island/2020/7/2/1_5008538.html

Description: As U.S. health officials announce record-breaking daily COVID-19 infections, Vancouver Island's regional tourism communities are on edge. According to B.C. Premier John Horgan, small destinations on Vancouver Island are tracking incidents where American travellers have been spotted.

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Subject:   Horgan, John Pacheedaht First Nation Abram, Jim Port Renfrew General Store San Juan Market

Title: COVID update for Greater Campbell River on March 11, 2021 | Cortes Currents

URL: https://cortescurrents.ca/covid-update-for-greater-campbell-river-on-march-11-2021/

Description: Local stats for the week ending March 6, COVID violations, and cases reported on social media.

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Subject:   Island Health Dahl, Kermit North Island College Ideal Cafe Vaccinations Steve Marshall Ford Associated Tire and Auto

Title: Ventilation system overview: Quadra Elementary | Campbell River School District

URL: https://crsd72storage.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/medialib/ventilation-system-overview-quadra.e39ad74116.pdf

Description: Ventilation system overview for Quadra Elementary School.

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Subject:   Campbell River School District Quadra Elementary School Ventilation

Title: Quadra Elementary | ExposureWatch

URL: https://exposure.watch/places/4d5a4/quadra-elementary-quathiaski-cove-bc-ca/

Description: February 2022: Quadra Elementary has 1 exposure reports in the past 14 days! Exposure date: February 17, 2022.

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Subject:   Quadra Elementary School Campbell River School District Island Health

Title: Parks & facilities closed | March 23, 2020 | Strathcona Regional District

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ET1DjxFVAAAsiwk?format=jpg&name=900x900

Description: Strathcona Regional District / Strathcona Gardens on Twitter: "SRD PARKS & FACILITIES CLOSED - Mitlenatch Park - Hagel Park - Maple Park Community Garden - Cortes Island Skate Park - Blenkin Park Facilities (playgrounds, swings, tennis/basketball court and skatepark) All other SRD parks and trails remain OPEN at this time."

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Subject:   Strathcona Regional District Mitlenatch Island Nature Provincial Park BC Parks Maple Park Community Garden Cortes Island Skateboard Park Blenkin Memorial Park Hagel Park

Title: [Paper learning materials ready for pick up at Quadra Elementary] | Campbell River School District

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXSLVIJXYAEl7NS?format=jpg&name=900x900

Description: School District 72 on Twitter: "When students need paper learning supports schools are giving them out safely. At Quadra, sections of sidewalk are labelled by class, pkgs spaced in case families arrive at the same time. Staff also deliver to those who are unable to get to the school. #CRSD72cares #InItTogether"

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Subject:   Campbell River School District Quadra Elementary School

Title: SRD parks & trails update | Strathcona Regional District

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EZIOvxeUwAA8DZB?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Strathcona Regional District / Strathcona Gardens on Twitter: "After careful preparation & planning; protocols have been put in place & SRD is reopening select outdoor park facilities in the Region. Residents are reminded to stay at least 2 meters or 6 feet apart from other park users & stay home if are unwell. http://srd.ca/news"

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Subject:   Strathcona Regional District Hagel Park Blenkin Memorial Park Cortes Island Skateboard Park Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex Quadra Island Community Centre Maple Park Community Garden

Title: Healthy parks, healthy communities | Strathcona Regional District

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EaMBeY6UwAARjma?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Strathcona Regional District / Strathcona Gardens on Twitter: "The SRD is proud to reopen its playgrounds and outdoor equipment effective immediately. • Blenkin Park Playgrounds and Swings • Mitlenatch Park Playground • Hagel Park Playground, Outdoor Fitness Equipment and Picnic Shelter Read more at http://srd.ca/news"

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Subject:   Strathcona Regional District Blenkin Memorial Park Mitlenatch Island Nature Provincial Park BC Parks Hagel Park

Title: Keep a safe distance & avoid large groups | Strathcona Regional District

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EaMBeY6VcAAHExo?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Strathcona Regional District / Strathcona Gardens on Twitter: "The SRD is proud to reopen its playgrounds and outdoor equipment effective immediately. • Blenkin Park Playgrounds and Swings • Mitlenatch Park Playground • Hagel Park Playground, Outdoor Fitness Equipment and Picnic Shelter Read more at http://srd.ca/news"

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Subject:   Strathcona Regional District Blenkin Memorial Park Mitlenatch Island Nature Provincial Park BC Parks Hagel Park

Title: [Quadra Island woodlot owners donate seven air purifiers to Quadra Elementary] | Campbell River School District

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eo6BwWdXMAEtTuK?format=jpg&name=small

Description: School District 72 on Twitter: "Quadra Elementary was recently gifted seven air-purifiers – one for each classroom in the school – from the Quadra Island woodlot owners. After this summer's forest fires and COVID-19, this generous donation helps to further support the school's ventilation system. Thank you!"

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Subject:   Campbell River School District Ventilation Quadra Elementary School

Title: [Image 8:] New school exposures added - 183 added this weekend | January 23, 2022 | BC School Covid Tracker

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FJ2r6OEVUAInUKg?format=jpg&name=medium

Description: BC School Covid Tracker on Twitter: "𝐁𝐂 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 Jan 23, 2022, (Preliminary numbers, will add the rest tomorrow) ⭐️ 183 added so far for the weekend! School Exposure Events for 2021-2022 school year: 5879 Schools Affected this year: 1165 113 Unconfirmed!"

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Subject:   BC School Covid Tracker Quadra Elementary School Campbell River School District Island Health School District 5 Southeast Kootenay Interior Health School District 73 Kamloops-Thompson School District 83 North Okanagan-Shuswap School District 53 Okanagan Similkameen Sandowne Elementary School École Phoenix Middle School School District 57 Prince George Northern Health School District 8 Kootenay Lake Ripple Rock Elementary School

Title: New school exposures added: 8 added! | February 23, 2022 | BC School Covid Tracker

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FMVsS38UYAMHOlf?format=jpg&name=small

Description: BC School Covid Tracker on Twitter: "𝐁𝐂 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 Feb 23, 2022 ⭐️ 8 Added! School Exposure Events for 2021-2022 school year: 7319 Schools Affected this year: 1241 4 Unconfirmed!"

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Subject:   BC School Covid Tracker Quadra Elementary School Campbell River School District Island Health David Cameron Elementary School Sooke School District Colquitz Elementary School Greater Victoria School District Departure Bay Elementary School Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools Chilliwack School District Fraser Health Lakewood Elementary School Queen of Angels Catholic School Delta School District

Title: COVID-19 update 2: Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex, community centres and halls in Sayward, Quadra and Cortes will be closed until further notice | March 16, 2020 | Strathcona Regional District

URL: https://srd.ca/covid-19-update-2-strathcona-gardens-recreation-complex-community-centres-and-halls-in-sayward-quadra-and-cortes-will-be-closed-until-further-notice/

Description: The City of Campbell River and Strathcona Regional District are closing recreation facilities, community centres and community halls until further notice as a precautionary measure to help slow and limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

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Subject:   Strathcona Regional District City of Campbell River Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex Campbell River Sportsplex Campbell River Community Centre Quadra Island Community Centre Gorge Hall Sayward Heritage Hall Manson's Community Hall

Title: SRD Delivers | Strathcona Regional District

URL: https://srd.ca/srd-delivers/

Description: To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) has launched an emergency assistance initiative – ‘SRD Delivers’. This initiative recognizes the value of organized response to assist vulnerable members of our communities with food and other essentials.

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Subject:   Strathcona Regional District Babchuk, Michele Caremongering Quadra Island (Facebook Group) Koopman, Shaun Emergency Management BC Trudeau, Justin

Title: SRD reopens select outdoor park facilities | May 27, 2020 | Strathcona Regional District

URL: https://srd.ca/srd-reopens-select-outdoor-park-facilities/

Description: After careful preparation and planning; protocols have been put in place and the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) is reopening select outdoor park facilities in the region.

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Subject:   Strathcona Regional District Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex Quadra Island Community Centre Hagel Park Blenkin Memorial Park Cortes Island Skateboard Park Maple Park Community Garden

Title: [Tachek holding in dock due to crew availability] | August 24, 2022 | BC Ferries

URL: https://twitter.com/BCFerries/status/1562521884628959232/

Description: BC Ferries on Twitter: "#ServiceNotice #HeriotBay #Whaletown #Tachek is currently holding in dock at Whaletown due to crew availability. The 11:50 am sailing from Whaletown to Heriot Bay will be delayed. Full notice here: https://ow.ly/Kf3R50KrAnW ^cm https://ow.ly/jeWh50KjmPE"

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Subject:   BC Ferries

Title: [Tachek operating behind schedule due to crewing issue] | August 24, 2022 | BC Ferries

URL: https://twitter.com/BCFerries/status/1562534183955603458/

Description: BC Ferries on Twitter: "#BCFHeadsUp #ServiceNotice #Whaletown #QuadraIsland #Tachek is currently operating 60 minutes behind schedule on the 11:50 am departure from #CortesIsland due to an earlier crewing issue. Full updated notice online here: https://ow.ly/7FOh50KrCjQ ^be"

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Subject:   BC Ferries

Title: [Powell River Queen sailings at risk of cancellation] | September 11, 2022 | BC Ferries

URL: https://twitter.com/BCFerries/status/1568976636011225088/

Description: BC Ferries on Twitter: "#ServiceNotice #CampbellRiver #QuadraIsland #PowellRiverQueen there's a potential risk of the following sailings being cancelled: 8:30,9:30,10:30,11:30,12:30,1:30,2:30,3:30,4:30,5:25,6:15 ex Campbell River 9,10,11,12,1,2,3:05,4,5,5:50 ex Quadra Island https://ow.ly/AkBf50KGjb8 ^cm"

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Subject:   BC Ferries

Title: [Powell River Queen sailing cancellations] | September 11, 2022 | BC Ferries

URL: https://twitter.com/BCFerries/status/1568989095241687043/

Description: BC Ferries on Twitter: "#ServiceNotice #CampbellRiver #QuadraIsland #PowellRiverQueen the following sailings have been cancelled: 8:30am ex Campbell River 9:00am ex #QuathiaskiCove A 12 pax water taxi will sail on the same schedule as the cancelled sailings. More info: https://ow.ly/Lz5f50KGjSq ^cm"

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Subject:   BC Ferries

Title: [Powell River Queen crew availability issue resolved, sailings now expected to sail as scheduled] | September 11, 2022 | BC Ferries

URL: https://twitter.com/BCFerries/status/1568997748162150401/

Description: BC Ferries on Twitter: "#ServiceNotice #CampbellRiver #QuathiaskiCove #PowellRiverQueen The crew availability issue has been resolved and the previous sailings previously at risk of cancellation are now expected to sail as scheduled. Full notice here: https://ow.ly/qKh450KGkja ^cm"

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Subject:   BC Ferries

Title: [Tachek holding in dock due to availability of crew] | September 27, 2022 | BC Ferries

URL: https://twitter.com/BCFerries/status/1574792932967780353/

Description: BC Ferries on Twitter: "#ServiceNotice #Whaletown #HeriotBay #Tachek is currently holding in dock at #Whaletown due to the availability of crew. The 7:50 am sailing to #HeriotBay will be delayed. More info here:https://ow.ly/b1kj50KUJqK ^vr"

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Subject:   BC Ferries

Title: [Tachek operating behind schedule due to crew availability issue] | September 27, 2022 | BC Ferries

URL: https://twitter.com/BCFerries/status/1574798113029636097/

Description: BC Ferries on Twitter: "#ServiceNotice #QuadraIsland #CortesIsland the earlier crew availability issue on the #Tachek has been resolved and service has resumed with the 7:50am sailing from #Whaletown to #HeriotBay. The vessel is currently operating 75 minutes behind schedule. ^vr"

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Subject:   BC Ferries

Title: [Powell River Queen sailing cancellations] | October 22, 2022 | BC Ferries

URL: https://twitter.com/BCFerries/status/1583587703223820290/

Description: BC Ferries on Twitter: "#ServiceNotice #CampbellRIver #QuathiaskiCove #PowellRIverQueen Due to staff availability, the following sailings have been called tomorrow: 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm ex Quathiaski Cove 8:30pm, 9:30pm, 10:30pm, 11:30pm ex Campbell River More info: https://ow.ly/JXRS50Liaj8 ^cm"

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Subject:   BC Ferries

Title: [Water taxi sourced for cancelled Powell River Queen sailings] | October 22, 2022 | BC Ferries

URL: https://twitter.com/BCFerries/status/1583613366450675712/

Description: BC Ferries on Twitter: "#BCFHeadsUp #CampbellRiver - #QuathiaskiCove A 12 passenger water taxi has been sourced and will provide complimentary service on the same schedule as the cancelled sailings for tomorrow, Satuday October 22. Full notice here: https://ow.ly/XNr450LibOo ^cm"

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Subject:   BC Ferries

Title: BC Ferries: Smaller routes facing service disruptions | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/coastal-communities-face-brunt-of-bc-ferries-service-disruptions-due-to-staffing-shortage-1.5737619

Description: After a recent rash of service disruptions due to wild weather, coastal communities relying on BC Ferries as an essential service are going to face more interruptions to their lifeline in the coming months. Absenteeism due to the Omicron variant, an ongoing labour shortage, and the impending loss of staff who oppose the company's vaccination mandate are likely to lead to additional service disruptions, particularly on the smaller inter-island routes, said BC Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall on Monday.

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Subject:   BC Ferries Omicron Variant Variants of Concern Marshall, Deborah Vaccinations Transport Canada McNeely, Eric Abram, Jim Anderson, Noba BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union

Title: Petition: Bring back off hour ferry service for emergency services on Quadra Island | Change.org

URL: https://www.change.org/p/bring-back-off-hour-ferry-service-for-emergency-services-on-quadra-island/

Description: We the undersigned to respectfully request that the Honourable Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation & Infrastructure and BC Ferries work with BC Emergency Health Services to immediately re-instate our emergency access to off hour ferry service for our ambulance.

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Subject:   BC Ferries Fleming, Rob BC Emergency Health Services

Title: COVID-19 Vancouver Island closures, cancellations and business changes | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/covid-19-vancouver-island-closures-cancellations-and-business-changes-655340/

Description: Here is a list to keep you in the loop of all the closures, cancellations, and schedule changes around Vancouver Island as a result of COVID-19.

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Subject:   City of Victoria Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre Royal Athletic Park Island Health Capital Regional District DeMamiel Creek Golf Course District of Saanich Saanich Commonwealth Place G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre Gordon Head Recreation Centre Cedar Hill Recreation Centre Comox Valley Sports Centre City of Courtenay Comox Valley Aquatic Centre Comox Valley Curling Club Comox Valley Regional District City of Nanaimo Nanaimo Aquatic Centre Nanaimo Ice Centre Beban Park Social Centre Bowen Park Complex Oliver Woods Community Centre Port Theatre City of Langford Eagle Ridge Community Centre Starlight Stadium Westhills Ice Arena Goudy Field Langford Lanes Town of Esquimalt Town of Sidney Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea Mary Winspear Centre Sidney Museum and Archives Municipality of North Cowichan Cowichan Aquatic Centre Village of Cumberland Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex Strathcona Regional District Campbell River Sportsplex City of Campbell River Campbell River Community Centre Quadra Island Community Centre Gorge Hall Manson's Community Hall Sayward Heritage Hall Village of Gold River Garrick's Head Pub The Churchill Fol Epi De Dutch Pannekoek House Brasserie L'Ecole Milestones Irish Times Bard & Banker BC Ferries Black Ball Ferry Line Coho (Ferry) Victoria Clipper FRS Clipper Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre Victoria Royals Western Hockey League Obama, Michelle Taylor, James Raitt, Bonnie Provincial Court of British Columbia Victoria Police Department Royal Canadian Mounted Police GoodLife Fitness Tim Hortons Spinco Vancouver Island Belfry Theatre Greater Victoria Public Library Vancouver Island Regional Libraries Mount Washington Alpine Resort British Columbia Superior Courts Sidney Star Cinema Landmark Cinemas Cineplex Entertainment Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce WestJet Royal BC Museum Insurance Corporation of British Columbia Hudson's Bay Company

Title: Entire communities of less than 4,000 people to be vaccinated at once | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/entire-communities-of-less-than-4000-people-to-be-vaccinated-at-once-751528/

Description: Vancouver Islanders living in communities with populations under 4,000 and “have challenges with accessibility (ie, accessible only by ferry or air or more than 3 hours ground travel from a hospital)” will be part of what Island Health is calling a “whole community approach” to immunization.

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Subject:   Vaccinations Island Health Unger, Brad Ross, Serena Brinkman, Aubrey

Title: Quadra Island asks tourists to stay away, follow B.C. travel restrictions | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/quadra-island-asks-tourists-to-stay-away-follow-b-c-travel-restrictions-773818/

Description: Representatives of Quadra Island are asking people to stay home, even if they are allowed to travel to the community under the province’s new travel restrictions. Jim Abram, the Strathcona Regional District representative for the Discovery Islands and We Wai Kai First Nation Chief Ronnie Chickite issued a statement on Sunday urging people not to travel to Quadra Island for recreational reasons for the time being due to COVID-19.

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Subject:   Abram, Jim Strathcona Regional District We Wai Kai First Nation Chickite, Ronnie

Title: Quadra Island latest community to restrict visitor access due to COVID-19 | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/quadra-island-latest-community-to-restrict-visitor-access-due-to-covid-19-656703/

Description: Shortly after Tofino and Ucluelet announced that they were going to be disallowing visitors amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Quadra Island followed suit. The island community announced on Friday it will be restricting all non-essential access, asking visitors to stay away due to concerns of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Subject:   Abram, Jim Destination BC Strathcona Regional District

Title: Quadra Island residents worry they'll be marooned if medical emergency strikes at night | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/quadra-island-residents-worry-theyll-be-marooned-if-medical-emergency-strikes-at-night-1063871/

Description: Residents of Quadra Island are worried about being stranded ashore when medical emergencies occur at night because BC Ferries can’t guarantee a crew for sailings to get ambulances across to the hospital in Campbell River.

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Subject:   BC Ferries Fleming, Rob Province of British Columbia Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure BC Emergency Health Services Bingham, Tessa Collins, Mark Chang, Astrid Canadian Coast Guard Leong, Cindy Imbeau, Michelle Abram, Jim Brent, Paul

Title: COVID vaccination | Tideline

URL: https://www.cortesisland.com/tideline/show13556a50x50y1z/Covid_Vaccination/

Description: Missed the boat on the last vaccination clinic? As per Public Health direction, Cortes residents can still book an appointment - you have to be at least 18 years old.

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Subject:   Vaccinations Island Health

Title: Cortes community vaccine clinic: June 21-23 | Tideline

URL: https://www.cortesisland.com/tideline/show13672a0x50y1z/Cortes_Community_Vaccine_Clinic_June_21-23/

Description: Island Health’s immunization team will return to Cortes Island from June 21-23 and to Quadra Island June 27-30 to conduct COVID-19 vaccine clinics for second doses, along with first doses for those who have not yet been vaccinated, including 12-17 year olds.

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Subject:   Vaccinations Island Health Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

Title: Whole community approach | Island Health

URL: https://www.islandhealth.ca/learn-about-health/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine/taking-whole-community-approach/

Description: Island Health will take a “whole of community” approach to immunization in communities where: there is a small population, and there are barriers to accessing larger immunization clinics (i.e., requiring ferry, air or 3+ hours of ground travel).

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Subject:   Island Health Vaccinations

Title: Coronavirus concern finally washes ashore B.C.'s remote islands | Canada's National Observer

URL: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/03/16/news/coronavirus-concern-finally-washes-ashore-bcs-remote-islands/

Description: A wave of alarm over COVID-19 hit the shores of some of B.C.’s more isolated islands after federal and provincial authorities have announced a series of wide-ranging measures to quell the spread of the virus within the last week.

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Subject:   Quadra Community Centre Manson's Community Hall BC Ferries

Title: Quadra caremongering saves lives during COVID-19 crisis | Canada's National Observer

URL: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/03/24/features/quadra-caremongering-saves-lives-during-covid-19-crisis/

Description: Kristene Perron set up a caremongering Facebook page for Quadra Island to organize the groundswell of help offers in the community.

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Subject:   Windrim, Mike Perron, Kristene Caremongering Quadra Island (Facebook Group) Beacon Buddies Social Media

Title: Islanders recount stories of tense travels home amid COVID-19 crisis | Canada's National Observer

URL: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/03/30/features/islanders-recount-stories-tense-travels-home-amid-covid-19-crisis/

Description: Susana Vijaya and Kent Macaulay share their stories about travelling back home to Canada.

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Subject:   Vijaya, Susana Brulhart, Lyle Global Affairs Canada Canada Border Services Agency Macaulay, Kent Centers of Disease Control and Prevention

Title: Island holds a quarantine-friendly Easter egg hunt | Canada's National Observer

URL: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/04/10/features/island-holds-quarantine-friendly-easter-egg-hunt/

Description: A Quadra Island, B.C., woman has hopped to it and organized a new take on a traditional Easter parade, so local kids can have some fun this weekend, despite the COVID-19 clampdown.

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Subject:   Binnersley, Brenda Heppner Easter Bulford, Lily Bulford, Shelanne Horgan, John

Title: A stitch in time: Community quilters shield front-line workers facing COVID-19 | Canada's National Observer

URL: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/04/17/news/stitch-time-community-quilters-shield-front-line-workers-facing-covid-19/

Description: When her sister-in-law Wendy Richardson issued a plea in mid-March for cloth masks to protect front-line social service workers on neighbouring Vancouver Island during the novel coronavirus crisis, Phillips turned to her fellow Quadra Island Quilters.

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Subject:   Phillips, Terry Richardson, Wendy Quadra Island Quilters Campbell River Friendship Quilters Guild John Howard Society of the North Island Doak, Betty Hammell. Kerry Aroma Specialty Coffee Roasters Bullock, Joanne

Title: COVID-19 compounds isolation of rural women facing violence | Canada's National Observer

URL: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/04/22/news/covid-19-compounds-isolation-rural-women-facing-violence/

Description: The danger to rural women facing violence is higher than ever due to the COVID-19 crisis, but the number of victims reaching out for support is not growing apace in the North Island region, troubling the agencies that help them.

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Subject:   Palmer, Diane Campbell River and North Island Transition Society Clelland, Julie Royal Canadian Mounted Police Ann Elmore Transition House Cortes Island Women's Resource Centre Government of Canada Bulford, Sean Status of Women Canada BC Housing

Title: New COVID-19 survey stats may not reflect elder islanders state of mind | Canada's National Observer

URL: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/04/24/news/new-covid-19-survey-stats-may-not-reflect-elder-islanders-state-mind/

Description: Seniors are the most likely age group to be extremely worried about their health and social isolation during COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new Statistics Canada survey But the older residents on Quadra and Cortes, rural islands located off B.C.’s west coast may be bucking that trend.

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Subject:   Statistics Canada Ludgate, Jim Verhoeve, Carina Kobayashi, Karen McDowell, Maureen Quadra Circle Community Connections Society Zoom

Title: 'Namgis elder's death heightens concern in First Nations island communities | Canada's National Observer

URL: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/04/28/news/namgis-elders-death-heightens-concern-first-nations-island-communities/

Description: The shutdown of First Nations communities is more crucial than ever with the sad news that an Indigenous elder from another island has died from COVID-19, says a Quadra Island, B.C., council member.

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Subject:   'Namgis First Nation Lewis, Ted Whe-La-La-U Area Council Society Cutfeet, Dan Henry, Bonnie Brown, Merci Rebecca Spit Marine Park BC Parks Tsa Kwa Luten Lodge

Title: Rural seniors on low incomes falling through COVID-19 funding cracks | Canada's National Observer

URL: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/05/02/news/rural-seniors-low-incomes-falling-through-covid-19-funding-cracks/

Description: Low-income seniors, particularly in rural and remote areas, are falling through the cracks when it comes to federal response funding during the COVID-19 pandemic, NDP party whip Rachel Blaney said.

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Subject:   Kidd, Derik Blaney, Rachel Government of Canada Trudeau, Justin Mackenzie, Isobel Province of British Columbia

Title: B.C. seafood processors not in the same boat when it comes to COVID-19 impacts | Canada's National Observer

URL: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/05/05/news/bc-seafood-processors-not-same-boat-when-it-comes-covid-19-impacts/

Description: Island seafood processors on B.C.’s Pacific coast say they are working to adapt to rapidly shifting market demands and heightened safety protocols, but some companies are taking a bigger hit from COVID-19 than others.

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Subject:   Pirie, Cam Walcan Seafood Government of Canada Brown’s Bay Packing Company Stover, David Cargill Hall, Shawn BC Salmon Farmers Association

Title: Grocery store workers provide the essentials in isolated B.C. communities | Canada's National Observer

URL: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/05/06/news/grocery-store-workers-provide-essentials-isolated-bc-communities/

Description: Grocery store staff on both Cortes and Quadra Island are dedicated to serving their community and keeping their enterprises open during the pandemic.

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Subject:   Jeffery, Bertha Cortes Market Grocery Trade Lotnick, Wendy Arps, Emma Hargrave, Eric Cortes Natural Food Co-op BC Ferries Pain, Rob Tru Value Foods Nielsen, Lena

Title: COVID-19 isolation threatening mental health of rural youth | Canada's National Observer

URL: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/05/12/news/covid-19-isolation-threatening-mental-health-rural-youth/

Description: Youth workers are doing what they can to reach isolated children and teens living in the North Island region of Vancouver Island, B.C., and support their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Subject:   Folk, Stacy John Howard Society of North Island Foundry BC Province of British Columbia Instagram Facebook Zoom Discord Kids Help Phone Smith, Annie McCreary Centre Society

Title: High school grads struggle with uncertain futures, prom cancellations | Canada's National Observer

URL: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/05/21/news/high-school-grads-struggle-uncertain-futures-prom-cancellations/

Description: Every June, the graduating classes of School District 72 gather on the ocean shoreline of Campbell River for a group portrait in their formal wear, just before prom. But not this year. In the COVID-19 era of physical distancing, the school district made official last week what students had been anticipating, and cancelled prom and its attendant group activities for the class of 2020.

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Subject:   Robron Centre Campbell River School District Grad 2020 Nimmon, Amelia Nickoloff, Ruby Crosson, Kailen Carihi Secondary School Timberline Secondary School

Title: Discovery Islands’ businesses taking baby steps to reopen | Canada's National Observer

URL: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/06/01/news/discovery-islands-businesses-taking-baby-steps-reopen/

Description: Restaurants, pubs, businesses, resorts and marinas in the Discovery Islands off the west coast of B.C. are tentatively taking the first steps in expanding services in their communities to locals and tourists alike.

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Subject:   Rose, Darryl The Clove McMartin, Lynden April Point Resort BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Taku Resort and Marina Dougan, Bill Gorge Harbour Marina Resort Allwork, Tammy

Title: When CERB ends, a wave of food insecurity will hit B.C.'s coast: experts | Canada's National Observer

URL: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/07/27/news/when-cerb-ends-wave-food-insecurity-will-hit-bcs-coast-experts/

Description: The risk of people going hungry in small island communities on B.C.'s West Coast is likely to go from bad to worse in the fall as the pandemic and its economic symptoms linger on and COVID-19 relief benefits end, service providers and experts say.

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Subject:   Statton, Samantha Cortes Island Food Bank Riches, Graham Beattie, Desta Statistics Canada Cortes Community Health Association Smith, Amanda Quadra Island Food Bank

Title: Gardens nourish body and soul during pandemic | Canada's National Observer

URL: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/08/05/news/gardens-nourish-body-and-soul-during-pandemic/

Description: Quadra Island resident Heather Kent believes her community garden cultivates space for safe but critical community interaction during the pandemic.

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Subject:   Kent, Heather Kelly, Matthew Statistics Canada Williams, Owen

Title: B.C. kayaking operators navigating rough water after COVID-19 sinks summer season | Canada's National Observer

URL: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/09/03/news/bc-kayaking-operators-navigating-rough-water-after-covid-19-sinks-summer-season/

Description: Kayaking expedition companies and other adventure tourism operators' revenues have dropped as much as 85 per cent due to the pandemic nixing the summer season.

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Subject:   Snowdon, Rick Spirit of the West Adventures Judas, Walt Wilderness Tourism Association of British Columbia

Title: How this island seafood company hooked fresh opportunities during COVID-19 | Canada's National Observer

URL: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/10/16/news/how-island-seafood-company-hooked-fresh-opportunities-during-covid-19/

Description: When COVID-19 hit, Walcan Seafood on B.C.’s Quadra Island decided to start delivering seafood directly to local customers using an online platform. Since then, Tide to Table has taken off, with Walcan planning to expand the program.

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Subject:   Pirie, Cameron Walcan Seafood

Title: Remote island communities embrace COVID-19 vaccination rollout | Canada's National Observer

URL: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2021/03/17/news/remote-island-communities-embrace-covid-19-vaccination-rollout/

Description: Sulyn Cedar is thrilled Quadra and neighbouring Cortes Island are among the 30 smaller, remote communities included in Island Health’s whole community approach to COVID-19 vaccinations.

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Subject:   Vaccinations Cedar, Sulyn Island Health Hughes, Steve Quadra Island Medical Clinic Anderson, Noba

Title: Tourism operators frustrated by B.C.’s lag on travel restrictions | Canada's National Observer

URL: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2021/04/22/news/tourism-operators-frustrated-bc-lag-travel-restrictions-covid/

Description: Some Vancouver Island tourism operators say they’re paying the price because B.C. failed to act sooner to curb spiking COVID-19 case numbers.

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Subject:   Horgan, John Province of British Columbia BC Ferries Farnworth, Mike Gorge Harbour Marina Resort Dougan, Bill McMartin, Lynden Taku Resort and Marina Island Health Everett, Anthony Tourism Vancouver Island

Title: Island community COVID-19 shots spark cautious optimism | Canada's National Observer

URL: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2021/05/04/news/island-community-covid-19-shots-cautious-optimism/

Description: Quadra Island residents flocked to take advantage of Island Health's community-wide vaccination clinic on Monday.

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Subject:   Vaccinations Island Health Stewart, Kirstie Elford, Connie Dix, Adrian Henry, Bonnie Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

Title: Abuse, weapons threats to BC Ferries staff put public meetings on hold | Canada's National Observer

URL: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/09/28/news/abuse-weapons-threats-bc-ferries-staff-put-public-meetings-hold/

Description: B.C. Ferries abruptly cancelled all public community meetings and shifted local ferry committee meetings online Wednesday to protect employees citing a spike in aggression that includes gun threats and acts of vandalism.

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Subject:   BC Ferries Quadra & Cortes Islands Ferry Advisory Committee Mumford, Diana Southern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee Anderson, Brian Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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