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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: A letter to our community | April 17, 2020 | 49th Parallel Grocery

URL: http://the49th.com/memos/memoforcommunity5coronavirus.pdf

Description: It has been well over a month since we wrote our first letter concerning COVID-19. We hope you and your families are staying safe and adjusting to this new world.

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Subject:   49th Parallel Grocery Grocery Trade

Title: Budget revisions in light of COVID | April 17, 2020 | District of Tofino

URL: http://tofino.ca/blog/view/budget-revisions-in-light-of-covid/

Description: On April 30, 2020, Council directed staff to move forward with a revised Budget and Financial Plan which included immediate cost-saving measures while ensuring core and essential services remain available to the community now and in future years.

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Subject:   District of Tofino

Title: City implements further measures to protect staff and public during the COVID-19 response | March 20, 2020 | City of Duncan

URL: https://duncan.ca/2020/03/city-implements-further-measures-to-protect-staff-and-public-during-the-covid-19-response/

Description: The City of Duncan is working to ensure the safety of all staff in order to maintain essential services during the COVID-19 event.

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Subject:   City of Duncan Duncan Farmers Market

Title: Canada changes to 18.5-hour days to speed COVID-19 recovery | Nanaimo Beacon

URL: https://nanaimobeacon.com/newday/

Description: In order to speed Canada’s progress toward re-opening its economy, the government today changed the official definition of a “day” from 24 hours to 18.5 hours.

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Subject:   Nanaimo Beacon Trudeau, Justin

Title: New initiative seeks to connect North Coast residents with reading during the times of COVID | North Coast Review

URL: https://northcoastreview.blogspot.com/2020/04/new-initiative-seeks-to-connect-north.html

Description: A new Social Media page has brought to life the love of reading with the Reading for Rupert Facebook page, a project targeted for the region's youngsters which is providing for just one more option to help residents of the North Coast navigate these unusual times of the COVID-19 health situation.

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Subject:   Reading for Rupert

Title: [Medical grade face shields manufactured by Camosun Innovates] | Camosun College

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EV04QFTXkAEKAEz?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Camosun College on Twitter: "ICYMI The design files for medical grade face shields currently being manufactured by Camosun Innovates for use by Island Health workers are now freely available for all at: http://camosun.ca/innovates/ #InThisTogether"

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Subject:   Camosun College Island Health Camosun Innovates

Title: [Matt Zeleny from Camosun Innovates manufacturing face shields] | Camosun College

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EV04QOaXsAADs7g?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Camosun College on Twitter: "ICYMI The design files for medical grade face shields currently being manufactured by Camosun Innovates for use by Island Health workers are now freely available for all at: http://camosun.ca/innovates/ #InThisTogether"

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Subject:   Camosun College Island Health Camosun Innovates Zeleny, Matt

Title: [COVID-19 trail signage] | Municipality of North Cowichan

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EV06Y6sXQAIs5Ng?format=jpg&name=900x900

Description: North Cowichan on Twitter: "Have you seen our new trail signage? Be sure you know the Dos and Don'ts so you can use our municipally sanctioned trails safely during the COVID-19 pandemic!"

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Subject:   Municipality of North Cowichan

Title: [Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue greatly appreciates the local production of gowns and face shields] | Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EV0IyRJVAAAjWNf?format=jpg&name=900x900

Description: SSI Fire Rescue on Twitter: "SSIFR and Rescue greatly appreciates the local production of Gowns and Face Shields! A Special Thanks to the Salt Spring Community Health Society and Div of Family Practice, with funding from SSI Foundation and Lady Minto Hospital Foundation and a squadron of 3D printer HEROS!"

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Subject:   Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue Salt Spring Community Health Society Salt Spring Island Division of Family Practice Salt Spring Island Foundation Lady Minto Hospital Foundation

Title: [COVID-19 trail signage] | Capital Regional District

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EV0QdeOWoAExiBB?format=jpg&name=900x900

Description: CRD on Twitter: "Whether it’s a walk, jog, ride, or roll, follow proper social distancing while using CRD regional trails. Please travel in single file and stay to the right of the trail. Only pass when you are able to maintain social distance between yourself and others. http://crd.bc.ca/covid"

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Subject:   Capital Regional District

Title: [Parks ambassadors at Westwood Lake Park] | City of Nanaimo

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EV0Uj77XQAIR1sw?format=jpg&name=small

Description: City of Nanaimo on Twitter: "ook for our Parks Ambassadors wearing yellow vests at Westwood Lake Park & Downtown Waterfront. They are reminding people to maintain physical distancing, disinfecting high touch points & performing minor maintenance. Info on #Nanaimo's parks & trails http://ow.ly/My3Y50zavpV"

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Subject:   City of Nanaimo Westwood Lake Park

Title: A message from Charles Hays Secondary School | Charles Hays Secondary School

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EV1DCSUU0AAMq7w?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Charles Hays Sec on Twitter: "Just a reminder that students must participate in the Continuity of Learning to receive final grades on their report cards in June 2020. See our message below. #continuityoflearning #covid-19 #wevegotthis @rupert @PrincipalPond"

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Subject:   School District 52 Prince Rupert Charles Hays Secondary School

Title: Thank you healthcare workers/essential workers on behalf of Dover Bay staff and students | Dover Bay Secondary School

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EV1gzBdVcAEoDU6?format=jpg&name=small

Description: A thank you to healthcare and essential workers on behalf of the staff and students at Dover Bay Secondary.

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Subject:   Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools Dover Bay Secondary School

Title: Tips for talking to kids about COVID-19: Focus on actions you can take | Campbell River School District

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EV1pB-JXgAA8Ncx?format=jpg&name=small

Description: School District 72 on Twitter: "Tips for Talking to Kids about COVID-19. ✔️Emphasize things everyone can do to keep themselves and others healthy."

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Subject:   Campbell River School District

Title: [3D-printed face mask frames and tansparencies to be donated to NRGH by VIU's Engineering department]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EV24z1_UMAI3Bmu?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Brian Dick on Twitter: "Preparing a delivery of 50 3D-printed face mask frames and transparencies to #nrgh #icu @VIUniversity #Engineering"

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Subject:   Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Vancouver Island University Vancouver Island University | Engineering

Title: Active, recovered and fatal COVID-19 cases in Island Health | April 17, 2020

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EV2Aho3X0AQRLkS?format=png&name=small

Description: Mick Sweetman on Twitter: "With a total of 58 recoveries now, the Island Health region has the fewest number of active cases (33) of #COVID19 since March 20. Chart best viewed on website at: https://chly.ca/localnews/2020/3/28/covid-19-on-vancouver-island-by-the-numbers"

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Subject:   Island Health

Title: Curbisde collection reminders during COVID-19 | Municipality of North Cowichan

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EV2UfzDWkAAxMFY?format=jpg&name=small

Description: North Cowichan on Twitter: "Curbside collection reminders during COVID-19: we are asking that you contain garbage materials as outlined below.💥used tissues should be disposed of in GARBAGE at this time, not in organics or recycling bins💥. Thank you for helping to keep our Refuse Packer Operators safe!"

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Subject:   Municipality of North Cowichan

Title: Provincial bed capacity snapshot | April 14, 2020 | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EV2bzYgX0AQ5Msn?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Mick Sweetman on Twitter: "I've temporarily removed the critical care chart as I'm clarifying the base critical care capacity with the Ministry of Health. They are using 951 as the total critical care surge capacity and there were 435 people in critical care on April 14 for a 45.7% occupancy rate."

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Subject:   Interior Health Fraser Health Vancouver Coastal Health Island Health Northern Health Provincial Health Services Authority Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health

Title: Hand sanitizer update | Phillips Brewery

URL: https://phillipsbeer.com/2020/04/17/hand-sanitizer-update/

Description: We’re thrilled to share that we’ve got our first batch of hand sanitizer out the door.

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Subject:   Phillips Brewing & Malting Co.

Title: Pandemic exposure control program: Influenza and novel coronavirus (COVID-19) | School District 84 Vancouver Island West

URL: https://sd84.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Pandemic-Control-Program.pdf

Description: This pandemic exposure control program is designed to protect employees of School District 84 from infectious diseases, with specific reference to influenza pandemics and the current COVID-19 pandemic.

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Subject:   School District 84 Vancouver Island West Influenza

Title: Northwest B.C. officials call for calm amid coronavirus misinformation, social media shaming | The Narwhal

URL: https://thenarwhal.ca/northwest-b-c-officials-call-for-calm-amid-coronavirus-misinformation-social-media-shaming/

Description: Rumours, allegations and public shaming on social media have been rampant during the COVID-19 lockdown, according to Kitimat Mayor Phil Germuth. The focus of the fury has been on local industries — including the LNG Canada terminal, Coastal GasLink pipeline and Rio Tinto aluminium smelter — that have been deemed essential services and continue operating.

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Subject:   Germuth, Phil LNG Canada Coastal GasLink Rio Tinto Facebook Gray, Cheryl Little Rock Lake Lodge District of Kitimat Laidlaw, Emily Northern Health Dobbin, Kevin SL&B Consultants McIlwrath, Martin Unifor | Local 2301 BC Centre for Disease Control Leclerc, Carol City of Terrace Social Media

Title: Cowichan man helps develop new app to aid health care during COVID-19 crisis | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/news/cowichan-man-helps-develop-new-app-to-aid-health-care-during-covid-19-crisis/

Description: A platform architect living in the Cowichan Valley has helped in the development of a new app that will assist hospitals and health-care facilities as they struggle through the COVID-19 crisis.

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Subject:   Vedo, Hans Traction on Demand Thrive Health Horgan, John BC Children's Hospital BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre

Title: Staying mentally well in times of uncertainty | Nanaimo District Teachers' Association

URL: https://www.nanaimoteachers.ca/application/files/1215/9475/6377/Staying_Mentally_Well_in_Times_of_Uncertainty.pdf

Description: Below are some ideas as to how to stay well in the face of constant change.

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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: Powell River mayor provides update on COVID-19 and mill curtailment | Powell River Peak

URL: https://www.prpeak.com/local-news/powell-river-mayor-provides-update-on-covid-19-and-mill-curtailment-3415646/

Description: Mayor Dave Formosa provided his weekly update to the community at the April 16 City of Powell River council meeting.

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Subject:   Formosa, Dave City of Powell River Paper Excellence Canada Catalyst Paper Corporation

Title: Greater Victoria School District provides school care for essential service workers during COVID-19 pandemic | April 17, 2020 | Greater Victoria School District

URL: https://www.sd61.bc.ca/news-events/media-releases/title/greater-victoria-school-district-provides-school-care-for-essential-service-workers-during-covid-19-pandemic/

Description: The Greater Victoria School District is providing school care for children of essential service workers.

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Subject:   Greater Victoria School District Green, Shelley Watters, Jordan

Title: Learning from home | April 17, 2020 | Greater Victoria School District

URL: https://www.sd61.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/91/2020/04/2020-April-17-Letter-to-Parents-and-Guardians.pdf

Description: As we enhance and refine instruction to our students, we want to connect with our families and offer support as we continue to navigate this new way of learning together.

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Subject:   Greater Victoria School District

Title: Frequently asked questions (FAQs) on continuity of learning: K-12 education system | Ministry of Education | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://www.sd61.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/91/2020/04/bc-ministry-of-education-questions-and-answers-continuity-of-learning-k-12-education_system-2.pdf

Description: The Ministry of Education has developed frequently asked questions (FAQs) with the latest developments and will continue to update them.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Education Province of British Columbia Day Care Centres Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Children and Family Development Zoom Grad 2020

Title: [Letter to families | April 17, 2020] | Sooke School District

URL: https://www.sd62.bc.ca/sites/default/files/docs/schools/Letter%20to%20families%2017%20April%2020.pdf

Description: We are trying not to inundate you with messaging but felt we needed to connect with you directly on the two following items.

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Subject:   Sooke School District

Title: Letter to Sunshine Coast citizens | April 17, 2020

URL: https://www.sechelt.ca/Portals/0/public%20document%20library/Public%20Notices/20200417-%20letter%20to%20Sunshine%20Coast%20citizens%20Final.pdf

Description: We are doing so well on the Sunshine Coast right now to flatten the curve. But we are hearing from you that you fear it will have all been for nothing if we can’t stop visitors from coming to the Coast. We’d like to address that.

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Subject:   District of Sechelt Town of Gibsons shíshálh Nation BC Ferries Sunshine Coast Regional District

Title: COVID-19 parental survey feedback | April 2020 | Shawnigan Lake School

URL: https://www.shawnigan.ca/news-detail?pk=1190927

Description: Shawnigan, alongside a number of independent schools, commissioned Lookout Management Inc (a renowned survey consultant in education in North America) to design a short survey and to run the analysis. Please find below the headlines of the survey.

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Subject:   Shawnigan Lake School

Title: Sooke church’s small congregation keeps the faith despite struggles | Sooke News Mirror

URL: https://www.sookenewsmirror.com/community/sooke-churchs-small-congregation-keeps-the-faith-despite-struggles-176127/

Description: The COVID-19 pandemic is just the latest obstacle faced by the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Sooke.

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Subject:   Holy Trinity Anglican Church Canjura, Dimas Johnson, Elizabeth Vaerum, Vibeke

Title: Cool cars will cruise through Nanaimo to raise money in COVID-19 fight | Vancouver Island Free Daily

URL: https://www.vancouverislandfreedaily.com/community/cool-cars-will-cruise-through-nanaimo-to-raise-money-in-covid-19-fight/

Description: Car enthusiasts will cruise to the hospital as both a show of support for front-line workers and also a fundraiser in the COVID-19 fight. Cars 4 COVID is happening Saturday, April 18, in four locations in B.C., including Nanaimo.

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Subject:   Thibert, Chris VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation

Title: COVID-19: SD72 superintendent message of appreciation to district staff | YouTube | Campbell River School District

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G-jIuI0aWE

Description: A message from SD72 Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Morrow to all district staff on April 17, 2020.

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Subject:   Campbell River School District Morrow, Jeremy

Title: Mark Collins provides an update on the impact of #COVID19 on crews, customers & coastal communities | YouTube | BC Ferries

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M62sfPgY2xc

Description: "I could not be prouder of the way our employees have risen to the occasion & are showing up & making a real difference". Our CEO Mark Collins provides an update on the impact of #COVID19 on #BCFerries crews, customers & coastal communities.

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Subject:   BC Ferries

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