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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: Letter from the fire chief: COVID-19 updates for Gabriola Island | March 24, 2020 | Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department

URL: http://gabriolafire.ca/2020/03/letter-from-the-fire-chief-covid-19-updates-for-gabriola-island/

Description: . We just wanted to take a moment to reassure you that the department and the other emergency services have taken extreme measures in order to protect the community and our members from the spread of COVID-19.

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Subject:   Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department

Title: COVID-19 update: March 24, 2020 | Health & Safety Services | Vancouver Island University

URL: https://adm.viu.ca/health-and-safety/covid-19/updates/update-covid-19-march-24-6-pm/

Description: We’d like to start by thanking the VIU Students’ Union (VIUSU) for their leadership today in launching a new initiative to support students who are facing unique financial challenges because of COVID-19. VIUSU, in partnership with the VIU Foundation, launched a campaign to raise $250,000 for emergency bursaries for students.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island University Students' Union Vancouver Island University | VIU Foundation Vancouver Island University

Title: [Letter to parents/guardians:] COVID-19 planning for continuity of learning | March 24, 2020 | Campbell River School District

URL: https://crsd72storage.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/medialib/2020-03-24-ltr-to-parents-covid-19-planning-for-continuity-of-learning.7ee03b1896.pdf

Description: I wanted to connect and give you an update on where we are at and what you can expect following last week’s announcement that all in-class instruction is suspended until further notice.

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Subject:   Campbell River School District

Title: Risks to essential services: Note from Regional Director, A. Fall | Lasqueti Island

URL: https://lasqueti.ca/node/6572/

Description: COVID-19 poses significant risks to the health and well-being of our community. Ideally, we take immediate actions to prevent infection and spread on Lasqueti. However, it only takes a few people to act without caution to undermine the efforts of many in our community. If you are planning to come or remain on Lasqueti during the outbreak, please consider the following risks to some essential services.

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Subject:   qathet Regional District

Title: Service disruptions and restrictions (ferry, medical, school, recycling, etc.) | Lasqueti Island

URL: https://lasqueti.ca/node/6573/

Description: We are doing our best to keep this information on disruptions or changes to local services up to date.

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Subject:   Western Pacific Marine BC Ferries False Bay School School District No. 69 Qualicum Judith Fisher Centre Canada Post

Title: LUSH Valley responds to CV Food Bank closure | LUSH Valley Food Action Society

URL: https://lushvalley.org/2020/03/lush-valley-responds-to-cv-food-bank-closure/

Description: The sudden closure of the Comox Valley Food Bank has forced us to restrategize the Emergency Food Share Response Plan that LUSH Valley and the Comox Valley Food Policy Council have been working on.

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Subject:   LUSH Valley Food Action Society Comox Valley Food Bank Comox Valley Food Policy Council

Title: No one is an island: A colouring book for Vancouver Island kids of all ages | Nanaimo Beacon

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ET42d1VXYAEETAa?format=jpg&name=small

Description: The Nanaimo Beacon on Twitter: "PARENTS: We've been working on a surprise for you. With the help of three incredibly talented Vancouver Island artists, we've made a free colouring book for your kids. Thank you to artists Natasha Rozmarniewich, Brynn Gawley, Erin Gibbs. ✅ DOWNLOAD: https://nanaimobeacon.com/book/"

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Subject:   Nanaimo Beacon Rozmarniewich, Natasha Gibbs, Erin Gawley, Brynn

Title: How to protect yourself, your family, and your community: A message from Powell River physicians | Powell River General Hospital & Powell River Division of Family Practice

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ET55w1fUUAIyMVC?format=jpg&name=small

Description: City of Powell River on Twitter: "From the Powell River Division of Family Practice."

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Subject:   Powell River General Hospital Powell River Division of Family Practice

Title: Park facilities closed until further notice | District of Tofino

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ET5epIaXsAACXmh?format=jpg&name=small

Description: tofinoca on Twitter: "Outdoor recreation facilities in #tofino are temporary closed until further notice. Facilities include: Village Green & Centennial playgrounds, skate park, basketball & tennis courts. Green spaces, beaches, trails & the multi-use path remain open but remember #socialdistancing"

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Subject:   District of Tofino

Title: [Note explaining Beacon Buddies program]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ET5uhcrU0AAugdK?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Paul Plugged In on Twitter: "Found in our mail box #community #nanaimo #vancouverisland #coronavirüsü #covid_19 #socialdistancing #quarantine #humanity"

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Subject:   Beacon Buddies

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: We are in this together | Municipality of North Cowichan

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ET6Lj8NX0AAjLfB?format=jpg&name=small

Description: North Cowichan on Twitter: "Our volunteer firefighters work tirelessly for the safety of our community. We want to do everything we can to protect them during this challenging time. When firefighters arrive on scene, please identify if you're experiencing COVID19 symptoms, or think that you've been exposed."

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Subject:   Municipality of North Cowichan

Title: A message for SD50 (Haida Gwaii) parents & guardians | March 24, 2020 | School District 50 Haida Gwaii

URL: https://sd50.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/SD50-Parent-Letter-March-2020.pdf

Description: In light of the provincial government’s announcement on March 17, 2020 suspending in-class instruction at all BC schools to stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this letter outlines plans for after Spring Break given that “in-class instruction is suspended until further notice.”

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Subject:   School District 50 Haida Gwaii

Title: Creating emotional regulation during the COVID-19 outbreak: Practical information for parents/caregivers and their children | Vancouver Island Counselling

URL: https://sd79.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/Creating-Emotional-Regulation-with-Children-and-COVID-19.pdf

Description: Emotional regulation is critical in the middle of uncertainty. Feelings such as fear, anxiety, stress, boredom are all normal responses at this time. With the COVID19 global crisis, families face such things as indefinite suspension of classroom attendance, working from home, activity and event cancellations, and concern for loved ones; particularly the elderly. Many think of regulation as “being calm” when in fact it is more about staying connected to one’s self.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Counselling

Title: Update | March 24, 2020 | School District 84 Vancouver Island West

URL: https://sd84.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/March-24-update.pdf

Description: The focus of this update is on the first week after spring break.

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Subject:   School District 84 Vancouver Island West

Title: COVID-19 response: 5 ways you can help | The Discourse

URL: https://thediscourse.ca/cowichan-valley/covid-cowichan-volunteer-donate/

Description: Want to volunteer or donate? Here are current calls for help in Cowichan.

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Subject:   Volunteer Cowichan Beacon Buddies Social Planning Cowichan Cowichan Green Community Society Cowichan Valley Co-operative Marketplace Hiiye'yu Lelum (House of Friendship) Society Canadian Mental Health Association | Cowichan Valley Branch Rancourt, Courtney Slovak, Danna Stillhead Distillery

Title: "Please help keep our community safe as well as our transit drivers!" | RDN Transit

URL: https://twitter.com/i/status/1242571406438617089/

Description: RDN_Transit on Twitter: "Please help keep our community safe as well as our transit drivers! To flatten the curve and stop transmission, we need everyone to take action now. That means following all Provincial Health Officer orders, especially social distancing. Let's slow #COVID19 #WeAreInThisTogether"

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Subject:   Regional District of Nanaimo Regional District of Nanaimo Transit BC Transit

Title: Nanaimo woman’s self-isolation Facebook group touches hearts across the globe | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/nanaimo-woman-s-self-isolation-facebook-group-touches-hearts-across-the-globe-1.4865983

Description: Natasha James of Nanaimo has created a Facebook group to get people to place hearts in their windows in a show of solidarity in this time of self-isolation and social distancing.

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Subject:   James, Natasha Social Media Facebook

Title: COVID-19: Texada, Hornby, Denman Islands join chorus asking visitors to stay away | Vancouver Sun

URL: https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/covid-19-texada-hornby-denman-islands-join-chorus-asking-visitors-to-stay-away/

Description: The three islands are echoing what other islands in the Salish Sea are asking of potential visitors.

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Subject:   McCormick, Sandy qathet Regional District Shelter Point Regional Park Texada Boating Club Babyn, Cindy Atwood, Tim Busheikin, Laura Hornby Island Short Term Rental Association Ross, Karen

Title: BC Ferries continues to operate its important service to communities along coastal British Columbia | March 24, 2020 | BC Ferries

URL: https://www.bcferries.com/news-releases/bcferries-continues-to-operate-its-important-service-to-communities-along-coastal-bc

Description: BC Ferries continues to provide ferry services to connect communities and deliver essential goods to urban centres and more isolated areas such as the Gulf Islands and smaller towns in the northern part of the province.

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Subject:   BC Ferries Collins, Mark

Title: Nanaimo satire site puts together colouring book for families that are social-distancing | BC Local News

URL: https://www.bclocalnews.com/entertainment/nanaimo-satire-site-puts-together-colouring-book-for-families-that-are-social-distancing/

Description: The Nanaimo Beacon, a local satire website that has turned its attention to community-building during the COVID-19 pandemic, released a free downloadable colouring book today, March 24.

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Subject:   Nanaimo Beacon Rozmarniewich, Natasha Gawley, Brynn Gibbs, Erin Vancouver Island University

Title: CVRD issues new COVID-19 rules for recycling centres that were jammed last weekend | BC Local News

URL: https://www.bclocalnews.com/news/cvrd-issues-new-covid-19-rules-for-recycling-centres-that-were-jammed-last-weekend/

Description: With the recycling centres in the Cowichan Valley Regional District having been extremely busy last weekend (March 20-22), the district is asking people to consider holding off on their visits to the centres until after the COVID-19 crisis improves.

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Subject:   Cowichan Valley Regional District Stone, Aaron

Title: Prince Rupert orders anyone entering city to self-isolate for 14 days | CBC News

URL: https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.5508495

Description: The City of Prince Rupert, B.C. has ordered anyone entering the community to undergo a mandatory 14-day self-isolation in order to stop the spread of COVID-19.

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Subject:   City of Prince Rupert Brain, Lee North Coast Regional District Piek, Johannes Northern Health

Title: Gas prices on Vancouver Island drop below $1 per litre amid COVID-19 lockdown | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/gas-prices-on-vancouver-island-drop-below-1-a-litre-657504/

Description: The price of gas has dropped to less than one dollar per litre on Vancouver Island.

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Subject:   GasBuddy.com

Title: Cowichan Valley Museum and Archives close until further notice | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/news/cowichan-valley-museum-and-archives-close-until-further-notice/

Description: The Cowichan Valley Museum and the Cowichan Valley Archives have closed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Subject:   Cowichan Valley Museum & Archives Cowichan Historical Society Kitson, Sheila

Title: Coping with COVID-19: Victoria’s business leaders speak out (part 1) | Douglas Magazine

URL: https://www.douglasmagazine.com/coping-with-covid-19-victorias-business-leaders-speak-out-part-1/

Description: Douglas spoke to entrepreneurs and professionals who support and inspire their customers and the greater community through their work, asking for their feedback on how they’re coping with the crisis, the resources they’re using, and the advice they give all of us moving forward.

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Subject:   Lloyd, Diane Inspired Results Group Skillen, Erin FamilySparks Rettich, Clemens Lees, Trisha Rep Lab Communications

Title: Title: Coping with COVID-19: Victoria’s business leaders speak out (part 2) | Douglas Magazine

URL: https://www.douglasmagazine.com/coping-with-covid-19-victorias-business-leaders-speak-out-part-2/

Description: Douglas spoke to entrepreneurs and professionals who support and inspire their customers and the greater community through their work, asking for their feedback on how they’re coping with the crisis, the resources they’re using, and the advice they give all of us moving forward.

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Subject:   Geric, Ed Mike Geric Construction Brown, Doug Brand Intervention McNeil, Calen Zambri's Big Wheel Burger Business Development Bank McLoughlin, Tessa KWENCH

Title: Salmon farming First Nation declares state of emergency | Fish Farming Expert

URL: https://www.fishfarmingexpert.com/article/first-nations-community-in-bc-declared-state-of-emergency-in-wake-of-covid-19/

Description: The Kitasoo/Xai'xais First Nation community of Klemtu, British Columbia, Canada has declared a state of emergency amid the COVID-19 pandemic which causes severe respiratory complications in humans

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Subject:   Kitasoo/Xai'xais Nation Mowi Canada West Roberts, Ian

Title: Possible COVID-19 exposure at pub, personal services establishments in downtown Victoria | March 24, 2020 Island Health

URL: https://www.islandhealth.ca/news/covid-19-exposures/possible-covid-19-exposure-pub-personal-services-establishments-downtown-victoria/

Description: Island Health is notifying people who attended the Sticky Wicket Bar & Restaurant in Victoria between March 5 and 15, Foxy Box on March 16, BF Beautee on March 11 and The Fix Healthcare on March 14 and 16 about possible exposures to COVID-19.

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Subject:   Island Health Sticky Wicket Bar & Restaurant Foxy Box BF Beautee The Fix Healthcare

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: Responding to COVID-19: Grants to include emergency response | Parksville Qualicum Community Foundation

URL: https://www.parksvillequalicumfoundation.com/2020/03/24/covid19-response/

Description: In light of the COVID-19 health crisis, the Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation is developing ways to help combat and deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Subject:   Parksville Qualicum Community Foundation

Title: City closes Willingdon Beach Campsite | City of Powell River

URL: https://www.qathet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/City-Closes-Willingdon-Beach-Campsite.pdf

Description: Effective immediately and until further notice, the City of Powell River will no longer be taking bookings for Willingdon Beach Campsite.

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Subject:   City of Powell River Willingdon Beach Campsite Willingdon Beach

Title: News release | March 24, 2020 | Village of Sayward

URL: https://www.sayward.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Village-of-Sayward-SEPC-Media-Release-March-24.pdf

Description: The purpose of this letter is to provide you with local information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic from the Sayward Emergency Planning Committee.

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Subject:   Village of Sayward

Title: COVID-19 Sunshine Coast emergency operations centre bulletin | March 24, 2020 | District of Sechelt

URL: https://www.sechelt.ca/Portals/0/public%20document%20library/Public%20Notices/2020-03-24%20Emergency%20Operations%20Centre%20%20Bulletin%205.pdf

Description: This is the official communication for the Level 2 Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for the Sunshine Coast Regional District, District of Sechelt, Sechelt Indian Government District and Town of Gibsons.

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Subject:   District of Sechelt Sunshine Coast Regional District Town of Gibsons shíshálh Nation Vancouver Coastal Health School District 47 Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden Sunshine Coast Tourism BC Centre for Disease Control

Title: Stuck at home? These B.C. breweries will deliver beer to your door | Vancouver Is Awesome

URL: https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/food-and-drink/bc-breweries-deliver-beer-covid-19-vancouver-2178679/

Description: “Self isolation” and “social distancing” doesn’t mean you can’t crack a beer or three.

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Subject:   SkipTheDishes

Title: Langford residents give four-year-old girl a birthday to remember | Victoria News

URL: https://www.vicnews.com/news/langford-residents-give-four-year-old-girl-a-birthday-to-remember-69318/

Description: COVID-19 cancelled Cassidy Gollmer’s fourth birthday party; neighbours gave it back.

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Subject:   Gollmer, Cassidy Gollmer, Niki Social Media Facebook Party Crashers

Title: Victoria health care worker sends plea to closed business to donate unused masks, gloves | Victoria News

URL: https://www.vicnews.com/news/victoria-health-care-worker-sends-plea-to-closed-business-to-donate-unused-masks-gloves/

Description: Downtown street nurse Corey Ranger says salons, pubs, and restaurants can help even if they’re closed.

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Subject:   Ranger, Corey BC Housing

Title: How to make a face mask, part 2 | YouTube | Nikki MacCallum

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g7123b2m4M

Description: Part 2 of how to make a cotton fabric face mask, using 2 layers of tightly woven cotton, wire, and elastic.

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Subject:   MacCallum, Nikki

Title: How to make a face mask, part 1 | YouTube | Nikki MacCallum

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqdkuk_tCzU

Description: How to make a cotton face mask, using 2 layers of tightly woven cotton, wire and elastic.

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Subject:   MacCallum, Nikki

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