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: Email to Mayor Krog calling for the immediate establishment of an arms-length independent special commission on a post-COVID Nanaimo | April 16, 2020 | Nanaimo Commons

URL: http://nanaimocommons.blogspot.com/2020/04/my-email-to-mayor-krog-ccd-to.html

Description: Here in Nanaimo let's establish an independent Special Commission on a Post-COVID Nanaimo.

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Subject:   Krog, Leonard,  City of Nanaimo,  Cohen, Andrew,  Witty, Dave,  D'Ambrosio, Franc

Title: City of Parksville to require vaccines for municipal employees | January 4, 2022 | City of Parksville

URL: http://parksville.ca/cms/wpattachments/wpID135atID10226.pdf

Description: The City of Parksville is taking steps to prepare for a mandatory vaccination policy for its employees

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Subject:   City of Parksville,  Vaccinations

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: Coronavirus (COVID-19) information | Regional District of Mount Waddington

URL: http://web.archive.org/web/20200805213224/http://www.rdmw.bc.ca/news-and-events/community-news/covid-19-10768/

Description: COVID-19 information and resources from the Regional District of Mount Waddington.

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Subject:   Regional District of Mount Waddington,  District of Port Hardy,  BC Transit,  Canadian Chamber of Commerce,  Rural Islands Economic Partnership

Title: [Roman Baber event in Nanaimo]

URL: http://web.archive.org/web/20220410014607/https://twitter.com/KimPigSquash/status/1512969922023895046/

Description: Kim Goldberg on Twitter: "#Nanaimo Folks who support Medical Freedom & Bodily Autonomy: @Roman_Baber is doing a meet-n-greet on Norwell Drive OVERPASS on Mon Apr 11 at 3:30 pm, while people walk the flag. Come up on the overpass and say hi!"

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Subject:   Baber, Roman,  Conservative Party of Canada

Title: COVID-19 crisis and local government staffing in Cowichan | Cowichan Post

URL: http://www.cowichanpost.ca/2020/04/13/covid-19-crisis-and-local-government-staffing-in-cowichan/

Description: The City of Vancouver faces the threat of bankruptcy and is calling for help from the provincial government, …hundreds of staff have been laid off to limit the financial hemorrhaging under the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. We hear next to nothing about the situation with local governments in Cowichan, with the notable exception of North Cowichan.

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Subject:   Municipality of North Cowichan,  Siebring, Al,  City of Duncan,  Town of Lake Cowichan,  Town of Ladysmith,  Cowichan Valley Regional District

Title: Platform - COVID or another crisis response: Choice between freedom and supposed "security" - I choose freedom | David Wang for Nanaimo City Council

URL: http://www.davidforcouncil.ca/2022/09/platform-covid-or-another-crisis.html

Description: I am running for Nanaimo City Council to bring a Conservative approach to the social and fiscal issues Nanaimo faces.

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Subject:   Wang, David,  Vaccinations,  City of Nanaimo

Title: First Nations and Provincial Health Officer sign COVID-19 information sharing agreements | February 9, 2021 | Heiltsuk Nation

URL: http://www.heiltsuknation.ca/first-nations-and-provincial-health-officer-sign-covid-19-information-sharing-agreements/

Description: A coalition of First Nations and BC’s Provincial Health Officer have negotiated and are signing information sharing agreements that provide more detailed information about COVID-19 case numbers in nearby communities, and will enable the nations to make more informed decisions on safety measures, and provide risk guidance to their members.

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Subject:   Heiltsuk Nation,  Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council,  Henry, Bonnie,  Tŝilhqot'in National Government,  Tŝilhqot'in Nation,  Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations

Title: Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement between the Provincial Health Officer and Heiltsuk Nation

URL: http://www.heiltsuknation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/PHO-FN-Disclosure-Agreement-signed-Feb.-08-2021.pdf

Description: The Provincial Health Officer is prepared to provide the Information to the Nation on the following terms and conditions, which the Nation acknowledges and agrees to follow in exchange for receiving the Information.

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Subject:   Heiltsuk Nation,  Henry, Bonnie

Title: COVID relief grant-in-aid program | City of Parksville

URL: http://www.parksville.ca/cms.asp?wpID=586

Description: The COVID relief grant-in-aid program is for registered non-profit groups providing social, cultural and community support services. Groups must be in Parksville or serving Parksville residents. Non-profit groups may be eligible for reimbursement of COVID related expenses incurred since March 2020.

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Subject:   City of Parksville

Title: COVID-19 | City of Prince Rupert

URL: http://www.princerupert.ca/coronavirus/

Description: Current COVID-19 related city service impacts.

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Subject:   City of Prince Rupert

Title: New hire COVID-19 vaccination policy | City of Prince Rupert

URL: http://www.princerupert.ca/sites/default/files/policies/F32%20Policy%20-%20COVID-19%20Vaccination%20Hiring%20Policy.pdf

Description: The City acknowledges that evidence shows that vaccination is the best control measure available to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Consistent with this advice, the successful external applicant for any position with the City of Prince Rupert will be required to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination, effective the date of this policy.

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Subject:   City of Prince Rupert,  Vaccinations,  BC Vaccine Card

Title: Critical supply chain rest stop temporarily established in Sidney | March 25, 2020 | Town of Sidney

URL: http://www.sidney.ca/Assets/Emergency+Services/COVID-19/Media+Releases/Critical_Supply_Chain_Rest_Stop.pdf

Description: As a result of the COVID-19 situation, several local public restrooms and rest stops have closed. The Town of Sidney Critical Supply Chain Rest Stop will allow those who are delivering essential goods to our region during this time to find a space to rest and access restrooms and local food options.

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Subject:   Town of Sidney

Title: COVID-19 safety plan | Village of Zeballos

URL: http://www.zeballos.com/Zeballos2016/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Zeballos-COVID-19-Safety-Plan_signed.pdf

Description: This policy is to provide guidance to staff and council to prevent exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace.

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Subject:   Village of Zeballos

Title: My Nanaimo this week | January 11, 2021 | City of Nanaimo

URL: https://app.cyberimpact.com/newsletter-view-online?ct=IAFSItc4w31oTz4w6N6IYFsbkEPG0JNsrKPG60zsJw0poYccOune4eQMkpV3PiIyl-_oVVMiKMmtSyK2pltRUw

Description: A weekly snapshot of upcoming events, meetings and City programs along with a recap of the previous week's news.

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Subject:   City of Nanaimo

Title: Three-week circuit breaker begins now to bend the curve, protect people | March 29, 2021 | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://archive.news.gov.bc.ca/releases/news_releases_2020-2024/2021PREM0023-000578.htm

Description: To address rising COVID-19 case counts, protect people and communities and help break the chain of COVID-19 transmission, the provincial health officer is amending the provincial public health orders effective midnight tonight, March 30, 2021. New and amended orders and guidelines are in effect through April 19, 2021.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health,  Province of British Columbia,  Horgan, John,  Dix, Adrian,  Henry, Bonnie

Title: B.C. launches restart plan to safely bring people back together | May 25, 2021 | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://archive.news.gov.bc.ca/releases/news_releases_2020-2024/2021PREM0037-001008.htm

Description: With more than 60% of adults vaccinated with their first dose and COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations steadily declining, British Columbia is moving forward with the cautious first step of a four-step plan for a careful and safe restart.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia,  Province of British Columbia | Office of the Premier,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation,  Horgan, John,  Henry, Bonnie,  BC Centre for Disease Control,  Kahlon, Ravi

Title: Victoria City Hall, Public Works | BC COVID-19 Exposure

URL: https://bc-covid19.ca/community-exposure/victoria-city-hall-public-works/

Description: Community exposure map.

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Subject:   City of Victoria,  Island Health

Title: B.C. health minister silent as muzzling criticism grows | CTV News

URL: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-health-minister-silent-as-muzzling-criticism-grows-1.6238643

Description: More B.C. health-care workers have spoken up publicly and on background confirming CTV News reporting on allegations of repercussions for speaking up about patient care and workplace conditions, but the health minister has not answered questions on the matter.

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Subject:   Dix, Adrian,  Doctors of BC,  BC Nurses' Union,  Canadian Medical Protection Association,  Henry, Bonnie,  Chalke, Jay,  Falcon, Kevin,  Minhas, Andy,  Fong, Anthony,  Mcleod, Kevin,  Province of British Columbia

Title: B.C. health officials mum as controversy mounts over 'anti-democratic' reporting policy | CTV News

URL: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-health-officials-mum-as-controversy-mounts-over-anti-democratic-reporting-policy-1.5596944

Description: British Columbia health officials are facing mounting criticism and questions in the wake of a CTV News story exposing their practice of only publicly reporting the number of COVID-19 patients in hospital who are infectious.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health,  Contandriopoulos, Damien,  Henry, Bonnie,  Furstenau, Sonia,  Fisman, David

Title: End of mask mandate in B.C. health-care settings a 'violation' of vulnerable people's rights: Commissioner | CTV News

URL: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/end-of-mask-mandate-in-b-c-health-care-settings-a-violation-of-vulnerable-people-s-rights-commissioner-1.6353271

Description: B.C.'s human rights commissioner says the province is failing to uphold the rights of those who are vulnerable and marginalized by ending mask mandates in health-care settings.

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Subject:   Govender, Kasari,  Henry, Bonnie,  Dix, Adrian,  Gandhi, Sanjiv,  Province of British Columbia,  British Columbia's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner

Title: No consultation: B.C. plan to expel seniors from hospitals may not be 'attainable,' care providers say | CTV News

URL: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/no-consultation-b-c-plan-to-expel-seniors-from-hospitals-may-not-be-attainable-care-providers-say-1.6090375

Description: The Ministry of Health did not consult with the very care home operators it expects to take in seniors being expelled from hospitals in preparation of a surge in serious illnesses anticipated from COVID-19 and influenza, CTV News has learned.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health,  BC Care Providers Association,  Lake, Terry,  BC Centre for Disease Control,  BC Nurses' Union,  Grewal, Aman,  Lush, Jennifer,  Lush, Marianne,  Dix, Adrian,  Henry, Bonnie,  Influenza

Title: Threats, discipline, fear: The muzzling of B.C. health-care workers | CTV News

URL: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/threats-discipline-fear-the-muzzling-of-b-c-health-care-workers-1.6236966

Description: Many British Columbia medical staffers are frustrated and even angry about what they describe as a culture of fear and silence when it comes to raising questions about the quality of care in the province, as well as other issues.

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Subject:   Doctors of BC,  Greggain, Josh,  Gandhi, Sanjiv,  Winston, Paul,  Province of British Columbia,  BC Nurses' Union,  Grewal, Aman,  Dix, Adrian

Title: Rally pushes for 10 paid sick days on B.C.'s final day gathering feedback | CTV News

URL: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/we-need-to-fill-this-gap-rally-pushes-for-10-paid-sick-days-on-b-c-s-final-day-gathering-feedback-1.5638189

Description: With the window for public feedback closing on B.C.’s incoming paid sick leave policy, supporters gathered at the legislature in Victoria on Monday to send a message to government.

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Subject:   BC Federation of Labour,  Cronk, Laird,  Mackenzie, Isobel,  BC Care Providers Association,  Lake, Terry,  Greater Vancouver Board of Trade,  Province of British Columbia

Title: More parks and fewer bars | BC COVID-19 Modelling Group

URL: https://bccovid-19group.ca/post/more-parks-and-fewer-bars/

Description: If we want to maximize opportunities for safe social interaction, and build up physical and mental health, we need to socialize in parks, not just in indoor venues.

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Subject:   BC COVID-19 Modelling Group

Title: BC's restart: A plan to bring us back together | May 25, 2021 | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://bccpac.bc.ca/images/Documents/Resources/BcRestartPlan_PPP_20210525.pdf

Description: BC’s restart is a careful, four-step plan to help bring us back together.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia,  Vaccinations,  WorkSafeBC,  Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

Title: BC COVID-19 go-forward management strategy | May 6, 2020 | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://bccpac.bc.ca/images/Documents/Resources/bc_covid-19_go-forward_management_strategy_web.pdf

Description: How to safely increase our opportunity for broader social interaction by carefully relaxing what are very taxing social-distancing measures How to safely and sensibly reboot the economy as much as possible, while keeping people safe This is not a simple trade-off, but an extremely complex exercise for all of us in optimizing the physical, mental, social, and economic health of the people of British Columbia in the face of an epidemic that is more challenging than we have seen in generations. This plan sets out the proposed dimensions of this balancing act based on hitting a “sweet spot” using dynamic modelling based on BC data – moving from the current targeted lockdown restrictions resulting in approximately 30% of normal social interaction, toward a sustainable 60% of social interaction, with restated levels of targeted restrictions

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia,  Day Care Centres

Title: BC businesses join call for 10 days of paid sick leave in open letter to Premier Horgan | October 22, 2021 | BC Federation of Labour

URL: https://bcfed.ca/news/releases/bc-businesses-join-call-10-days-paid-sick-leave-open-letter-premier-horgan/

Description: Dozens of BC-based businesses have signed an open letter calling on the BC government to bring in 10 employer-paid sick days.

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Subject:   BC Federation of Labour,  Province of British Columbia,  French, Anastasia,  Cronk, Laird,  Horgan, John

Title: An equitable recovery: The case for paid sick leave as a right of employment in BC | BC Federation of Labour

URL: https://bcfed.ca/paidsickleavenow/

Description: In much of the world, the idea that workers should have to choose between going to work sick or losing a badly-needed paycheque is absurd. Yet in British Columbia, that’s the choice faced by sick workers every day — because most BC workers don’t have access to paid sick leave.

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Subject:   BC Federation of Labour,  Province of British Columbia

Title: [Full report] An equitable recovery: The case for paid sick leave as a right of employment in BC | BC Federation of Labour

URL: https://bcfed.ca/sites/default/files/attachments/AN%20EQUITABLE%20RECOVERY.%20BCFED.%20FINAL.pdf

Description: In May 2021, the BC government responded to public calls led by the labour movement and legislated a permanent paid sick leave program to begin in January 2022 under the Employment Standards Act. The province is now consulting with the public as well as business over how that program will work: including qualifying requirements, benefit levels and funding. This report is our contribution to that discussion. We’ve looked at the evidence from BC and elsewhere, drawing on public health, economic and other published literature, as well as the real-life experience of programs in jurisdictions around the world. This research and experience confirm that paid sick leave should be a right of employment for all workers—one that protects society from broader contagion and illness, and benefits and helps not only workers and their families, but businesses of all sizes as well.

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Subject:   BC Federation of Labour,  Province of British Columbia

Title: An open letter to the Government of BC | October 25, 2021

URL: https://bcfed.ca/sites/default/files/attachments/vancouver%20sun%20open%20letter%20f.pdf

Description: Dozens of BC-based businesses have signed an open letter calling on the BC government to bring in 10 employer-paid sick days. They’re among 70 organizations that have signed the letter, including public health advocates from Canadian Doctors for Medicare, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, and the Canadian Labour Congress.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia

Title: COVID-19 | British Columbia's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner

URL: https://bchumanrights.ca/key-issues/covid-19/

Description: In these challenging times it is critical for us all to place human rights at the centre of our decision making. This is why BCOHRC has devoted significant resources to responding to the human rights issues that have arisen as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

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Subject:   British Columbia's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner,  Govender, Kasari,  Vaccinations

Title: Policy statement: COVID-19 pandemic | British Columbia's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner

URL: https://bchumanrights.ca/wp-content/uploads/BCOHRC_Mar2020_COVID19-Policy.pdf

Description: This statement is intended to provide guidance to employers, landlords, service providers and each of us as individuals about how to ensure that human rights are protected and balanced against urgent public health priorities.

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Subject:   British Columbia's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner

Title: COVID-19 frequently asked questions from BC'S Office of the Human Rights Commissioner | British Columbia's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner

URL: https://bchumanrights.ca/wp-content/uploads/COVID-19-Frequently-Asked-Questions.pdf

Description: During the COVID-19 pandemic, questions about the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, tenants and landlords and residential care providers such as seniors' homes may arise. We have provided the following information to guide your understanding about human rights and responsibilities during this time.

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Subject:   British Columbia's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner,  Vaccinations,  BC Vaccine Card,  WorkSafeBC,  Province of British Columbia

Title: April 10, 2020, Nanaimo city council update | Ben Geselbracht, City Councillor - Nanaimo

URL: https://bengeselbracht.ca/april-10-2020-nanaimo-city-council-update/

Description: Some reports, updates and thoughts from my week on council.

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Subject:   Geselbracht, Ben,  City of Nanaimo,  BC Parks,  BC Housing,  Island Health,  Milner Group,  Island Roots Market Co-op,  British Columbia Toxic Drugs Crisis

Title: Ben's Nanaimo council update, April 2, 2020: COVID-19 report and reflection | Ben Geselbracht, City Councillor - Nanaimo

URL: https://bengeselbracht.ca/bens-nanaimo-council-update-april-2-2020-covid-19-updates-and-reflection/

Description: Some reports, updates and thoughts from my week on Council. The focus has been of course responding to the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Subject:   Geselbracht, Ben,  City of Nanaimo,  Regional District of Nanaimo,  Island Health,  BC Housing,  Island Roots Market Co-op

Title: B.C. government’s withholding of COVID-19 data sows harmful distrust | Business in Vancouver

URL: https://biv.com/article/2021/04/bc-governments-withholding-covid-19-data-sows-harmful-distrust/

Description: An Open Letter to Premier John Horgan, Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry: In my capacity as vice-president, editorial, of Glacier Media, I am writing to express grave concern about the provincial government’s information policies and practices during the COVID-19 pandemic and their impact on the public’s right to know.

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Subject:   LaPointe, Kirk,  Horgan, John,  Dix, Adrian,  Henry, Bonnie,  Province of British Columbia

Title: It’s time for B.C. to replace reactive with proactive governance | Business in Vancouver

URL: https://biv.com/article/2022/01/its-time-bc-replace-reactive-proactive-governance/

Description: It is time to retire the “it caught us by surprise” response. These crises are not surprises. There is enough history and knowledge to put into place proactive supports and policies to assist British Columbians with the challenges we face.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia,  Furstenau, Sonia,  2021 Western North America Heat Wave,  British Columbia Toxic Drugs Crisis

Title: First Nations demand government transparency on COVID-19 cases | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/first-nations-demand-government-transparency-on-covid-19-cases/

Description: Led by the Heiltsuk, Nuu-chah-nulth and Tŝilhqot'in, 21 First Nations are asking the BC Health Ministry to provide early information on the location of COVID-19 cases near their communities, so they can better protect members.

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Subject:   Heiltsuk Nation,  Slett, Marilyn,  BC Ferries,  Province of British Columbia,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health,  Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations,  Tŝilhqot'in Nation

Title: Post-COVID-19 'new normal' must not leave First Nations behind | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/marilyn-slett-post-covid-19-new-normal-must-not-leave-first-nations-behind/

Description: In this op-ed published in The Province, CFN President Marilyn Slett writes that COVID-19 has highlighted the obstacles to economic growth facing remote coastal communities, including: access to high-speed broadband internet service, improved transportation, increased opportunities in fishing, forestry and tourism.

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Subject:   Coastal First Nations,  Government of Canada,  Province of British Columbia

Title: City of Duncan COVID-19 washroom sign | Wikimedia Commons

URL: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:City_of_Duncan_COVID-19_Washroom_Sign.jpg

Description: Sign posted at City of Duncan public washrooms indicating that the washroom is open, but that COVID-19 safety precautions should be followed.

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Subject:   City of Duncan

Title: Town of Comox reopens more facilities to the public | July 5, 2021 | Town of Comox

URL: https://comox.ca/modx/news/2021/07/05/town-of-comox-reopens-more-facilities-to-the-public/

Description: With public health restrictions easing, the Town of Comox is pleased to announce the reopening of Town Hall, the Comox Fire Hall and the Public Works building to the general public.

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Subject:   Town of Comox

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: City of Duncan implements measures in response to COVID-19 | March 16, 2020 | City of Duncan

URL: https://duncan.ca/2020/03/city-of-duncan-implements-measures-in-response-to-covid-19/

Description: As directed by the provincial medical health officer, the City will be cancelling all events at City facilities, including City Square, parks, and sports fields, where there would be over 50 participants, including the Duncan Farmers’ Market.

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Cowichan Valley Regional District

Title: Beneath the Clocktower: Special COVID-19 edition | May 2020 | City of Duncan

URL: https://duncan.ca/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2020/05/May-COVID-19-Newsletter_Final.pdf

Description: Message from Mayor Staples -- City response to COVID-19 -- COVID-19 Vulnerable Populations Cowichan Task Force -- COVID-19 neighbourhood watch -- City COVID-19 grant program -- Council meetings go "virtual" -- Bylaw enforcement update -- Public works projects update -- 85 Station Street & Whistler Street design project update -- Support local businesses -- City contact information

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Subject:   City of Duncan,  Staples, Michelle,  Cowichan Housing Association,  COVID-19 Cowichan Task Force for Vulnerable Populations,  Cowichan Women Against Violence Society,  Downtown Duncan Business Improvement Area,  Duncan Farmers Market

Title: The world after Spanish flu vs the world after COVID | Events | Vancouver Island University

URL: https://events.viu.ca/world-after-spanish-flu-vs-world-after-covid/

Description: Dr. Mark Williams, a professor in Political Studies and Global Studies, will speak to the Probus Chapter of Parksville on how the Great Influenza of 1918 and COVID-19 have shaped world order and political legitimacy

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Subject:   Vancouver Island University,  Williams, Mark,  Influenza,  Parksville Probus Club,  Parksville Community Centre

Title: Beacon Hill Park: BC Attorney General's appeal is dismissed | Friends of Beacon Hill Park Society

URL: https://fbhp.ca/BC-Attorney-General-Appeal/

Description: The Province proceeded with its appeal to Justice Punnett’s Supreme Court opinion which supported the Friends of Beacon Hill Park (FBHP) position that under the terms of the 1882 Beacon Hill Park Trust, permanent sheltering that we saw through 2021 is not allowed. On February 21, 2023 an unanimous Appeal ruling was issued dismissing the Province's Appeal.

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Subject:   Friends of Beacon Hill Park,  Beacon Hill Park,  Province of British Columbia,  Punnett, Robert,  Friends of Beacon Hill Park Society

Title: Park trust vs. sheltering: Legal proceedings summary | Friends of Beacon Hill Park Society

URL: https://fbhp.ca/Park-Trust-vs-Sheltering/

Description: On February 24, 2022 we have received the decision from Justice Robert Punnett to the question which the City of Victoria posed to the BC Supreme Court, “Can the land known as Beacon Hill Park, held in trust by the City of Victoria be used by persons experiencing homelessness for temporary shelter?”.

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Subject:   Friends of Beacon Hill Park Society,  Beacon Hill Park,  Punnett, Robert,  City of Victoria

Title: Victoria candidates respond | Friends of Beacon Hill Park Society

URL: https://fbhp.ca/Victoria-Candidates-Respond/

Description: Victoria is holding its municipal election on October 15th and we wanted to find out what the Mayor and Council Candidates thought about the ongoing appeal and about sheltering in Beacon Hill Park, so we decided to ask them the following question: What is your view on sheltering in the park, alternate uses, and defending the terms of the original Trust?

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Subject:   Friends of Beacon Hill Park Society,  Beacon Hill Park,  City of Victoria,  Province of British Columbia,  Punnett, Robert

Title: Gabriola Island pandemic stories | Gabriola Museum

URL: https://gabriolapandemicstories.ca/

Description: Gabriola Island Pandemic Stories is a collection of video interviews, written submissions and images that document stories, memories and accounts of Gabriolans’ everyday experiences dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic on Gabriola Island.

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Subject:   Gabriola Museum,  Gabriola Arts Council

Title: Grants of assistance | Town of Gibsons

URL: https://gibsons.ca/government/departments/finance/grants-of-assistance/

Description: On April 19, 2022, Council awarded a total of $15,500 in grants to 11 organizations.

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Subject:   Town of Gibsons

Title: Town of Gibsons implements additional measures to help prevent spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) | March 17, 2020 | Town of Gibsons

URL: https://gibsons.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020-03-17-Town-of-Gibsons-COVID-19-update-2.pdf

Description: With COVID-19 continuing to spread both globally and locally (i.e. within the region administered by Vancouver Coastal Health), the Town of Gibsons is implementing further measures to help prevent or slow the spread of the virus.

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Subject:   Town of Gibsons

Title: Records and information management project | Town of Gibsons

URL: https://gibsons.civicweb.net/document/114397/2022-MAR-08%20Records%20and%20Information%20Management%20Ser.pdf?handle=AC438C83565B429CA4D06E6080D91943

Description: At the regular Council meeting held July 20, 2021, Council passed resolution R2021-296: “THAT staff investigate the cost of records digitization as a possible project to be funded from the Covid-19 Safe Re-Start Grant.” Costs for the 1 st and 2nd stages below will be fully funded from the COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant.

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Subject:   Town of Gibsons

Title: Council chambers audio/visual upgrade project | Town of Gibsons

URL: https://gibsons.civicweb.net/document/114419/2022-03-08%20Staff%20Report%20to%20COW%20re%20audio-visual%20upg.docx?handle=B3ACE21558FB427C9D3581A2358C0E9D

Description: The purpose of this report is to inform Council of options for upgrading the Audio/Visual equipment in Council Chambers and seek direction from Council for proceeding with upgrades that would enable hybrid meetings and also improve the experience of in-person meetings.

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Subject:   Town of Gibsons

Title: COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant for Local Governments | Town of Gibsons

URL: https://gibsons.civicweb.net/document/87910/

Description: The purpose of this report is to provide Council with information on the Province's safe restart funding for local governments.

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Subject:   Town of Gibsons,  Province of British Columbia

Title: COVID-19 Safe Restart Community Grant for Local Governments: Initial allocation of funds | December 1, 2020 | Town of Gibsons

URL: https://gibsons.civicweb.net/document/88319/

Description: The purpose of this report is to inform Council of operational adaptations required to continue to provide services and to obtain authorization for the new and revised funding allocations.

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Subject:   Town of Gibsons

Title: ‘Mountain of debt’: B.C. restaurants want extension for COVID-19 loan repayment | Globalnews.ca

URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/9711840/bc-restaurants-ceba-loan-repayment-extension-needed/

Description: Restaurant owners and representatives in B.C. are calling on the federal government to postpone or eliminate the repayment of a pandemic-era loan of up to $60,000.

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Subject:   Government of Canada,  Fol Epi,  Leir, Cliff,  Restaurants Canada,  Vaupshas, Adrienne,  Tostenson, Ian,  BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association,  Bailey, Brenda,  Province of British Columbia,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation,  Bray, Jeff,  Downtown Victoria Business Association

Title: COVID-19 statement | Village of Gold River

URL: https://goldriver.ca/covid-19-statement/

Description: There is no doubt Covid-19 has affected each and everyone of us. Some of our facilities closed, some village staff worked from home, and public Council meetings were canceled for a period of time.

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Subject:   Village of Gold River,  Gold River Days

Title: Facility closures | March 17, 2020 | Village of Gold River

URL: https://goldriver.ca/facility-closures/

Description: Please be advised that effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020 the Village of Gold River Office, Anne Fiddick Aquatic Centre, Gerry Morgan Memorial Centre and Jack Christiansen Centre will be closed to the public until further notice.

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Subject:   Village of Gold River,  Anne Fiddick Aquatic Centre,  Gerry Morgan Memorial Centre,  Jack Christiansen Centre

Title: Municipal services impacted by COVID-19 | December 9, 2020 | Village of Gold River

URL: https://goldriver.ca/municipal-services-imacted-by-covid-19/

Description: There has been consistent rumours on social media regarding the Aquatic facility being closed, specifically “it closed to save money, it’s closed because Council is considering permanently closing it, it’s closed because the office staff want it closed”. Due to these rumors, Council wishes to make this statement so that there is no further rumors: the Aquatics Centre was closed in March of 2020 due to immediate closure instructions by the Province and Council has never had any discussions at this time regarding permanently closing the facility.

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Subject:   Village of Gold River,  Anne Fiddick Aquatic Centre

Title: Village update: COVID-19 | March 19, 2020 | Village of Gold River

URL: https://goldriver.ca/village-update-covid-19/

Description: The Village has been operating under a virtual Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) model for the past two weeks. What this means is staff have been assigned roles in alignment with Emergency Management BC (EMBC) protocols. Village operations / actions are currently as follows.

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Subject:   Village of Gold River

Title: Coalition of nations push for B.C. to share COVID locations | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper

URL: https://hashilthsa.com/news/2020-09-15/coalition-nations-push-bc-share-covid-locations/

Description: As the number of B.C.’s coronavirus infections continue to rise, First Nations are left with no idea of how close these cases are to their communities, a vulnerability that a coalition of Indigenous governments is taking to B.C.’s Information and Privacy Commissioner. The application was announced today by the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, Heiltsuk Nation and Tsilhqot’in National Government in an effort to gain information from the B.C. Ministry of Health on where new cases are – without disclosing a person’s identity.

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Subject:   Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council,  Heiltsuk Nation,  Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation,  Dix, Adrian,  Slett, Marilyn,  Chandler, Breanna,  Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations,  Tŝilhqot'in Nation,  Tŝilhqot'in National Government,  Sayers, Judith | Kekinusuqs

Title: More COVID-19 information provided to Nations | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper

URL: https://hashilthsa.com/news/2021-02-09/more-covid-19-information-provided-nations/

Description: After more than seven months of pushing for the province to share more information with a coalition of First Nations, an agreement on disclosing COVID-19 case numbers has been reached.

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Subject:   Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council,  Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations,  Heiltsuk Nation,  Tŝilhqot'in National Government,  Tŝilhqot'in Nation,  Henry, Bonnie,  Province of British Columbia,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health,  Dix, Adrian,  Sayers, Judith | Kekinusuqs

Title: ‘Balance of harms approach’ to COVID-19 worked, but First Nations were left out of major decisions, says report | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper

URL: https://hashilthsa.com/news/2022-12-16/balance-harms-approach-covid-19-worked-first-nations-were-left-out-major-decisions/

Description: A review of the province’s handling of the pandemic has painted a positive picture, but the recent report also notes that relations with First Nations could have been better as the government dealt with COVID-19.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General,  Vaccinations,  First Nations Health Authority,  Chisholm, Jim,  Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation,  Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations,  Henry, Bonnie,  Ahousaht First Nation,  Sayers, Judith | Kekinusuqs,  Thomas, Wally,  Ka:'yu:'k't'h'/Che:k:tles7et'h' First Nations,  Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council,  Tŝilhqot'in National Government,  Tŝilhqot'in Nation,  Heiltsuk Nation,  Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia,  Ehattesaht First Nation,  Zeballos Elementary Secondary School,  School District 84 Vancouver Island West,  Smith, Ernie,  Louie, Greg,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure,  Boyer, Roger,  Watts, Ken

Title: Cadet camp cancelled | Hornby Island Fire Department

URL: https://hifd.org/?p=2763

Description: It is with sadness that I am cancelling this year’s cadet camp. The concern is mainly around maintaining the ability of the HIFR crew to respond.

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Subject:   Hornby Island Fire Rescue

Title: Wait times for status cards an example of systemic racism, says petition | IndigiNews

URL: https://indiginews.com/vancouver-island/wait-times-for-status-cards-a-form-of-systemic-racism/

Description: Wait times for status card renewals should be the same as passports, as they are both government-issued identity documents, says Vivian Hermansen, who’s drafted a petition calling on the House of Commons to find solutions.

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Subject:   Hermansen, Vivian,  Petition e-3281,  Snuneymuxw First Nation,  Blaney, Rachel,  Government of Canada,  Government of Canada | Indigenous Services Canada

Title: Andrew Weaver: Stepping up & speaking up when it matters | Island Social Trends

URL: https://islandsocialtrends.ca/andrew-weaver-stepping-up-speaking-up-when-it-matters/

Description: Editorial feature on Dr. Andrew Weaver.

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Subject:   Weaver, Andrew,  BC Green Party,  Province of British Columbia,  Horgan, John,  New Democratic Party of British Columbia,  University of Victoria,  Omicron Variant,  Variants of Concern,  Vaccinations,  Long COVID,  2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Title: MP MacGregor invites constituents to join him for live virtual swearing-in | Island Social Trends

URL: https://islandsocialtrends.ca/mp-macgregor-invites-constituents-to-join-him-for-live-virtual-swearing-in/

Description: Alistair MacGregor (Cowichan-Malahat-Langford) is inviting constituents to watch his virtual swearing-in to Canada’s 44th Parliament.

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Subject:   MacGregor, Alistair,  Zoom

Title: COVID-19 and the green void: The curious case of the disappearing Greens | Kim Goldberg

URL: https://kimgoldbergx1.substack.com/p/covid-19-and-the-green-void/

Description: Anyone who follows me on Twitter, will know I have devoted a fair bit of bandwidth to berating the progressive Left for its collapse around the official COVID response and the attendant rise of authoritarianism. In fact, let’s be honest. It’s been worse than a collapse. The gaping void in all of this insanity during two years of inadequate COVID response and extreme hardship is the Green voice. Where is it?

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Subject:   Vaccinations,  Green Party of Canada

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: City to require vaccines for municipal employees | Let's Talk Parksville

URL: https://letstalkparksville.ca/covid-19/news_feed/city-to-require-vaccines-for-municipal-employees/

Description: In our continued commitment to protect the health and safety of our workforce and the public, the City announced earlier this month we would be instituting a mandatory vaccination policy for employees. This operational safety measure will take effect February 22.

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Subject:   City of Parksville,  Vaccinations

Title: COVID-19 update: Message from Parksville council | April 8, 2020 | Let's Talk Parksville

URL: https://letstalkparksville.ca/covid-19/news_feed/covid-19-information-and-updates-test/

Description: It is unlikely we will return to normal any time soon as we may be in a period of social isolation for sometime to come. More than ever, as Council members and community residents, we need to be flexible and continue to do the best we can during this unprecedented time.

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Subject:   City of Parksville,  Vancouver Island Regional Library

Title: Message from Mayor Mayne to Parksville residents | October 5, 2020 | Let's Talk Parksville

URL: https://letstalkparksville.ca/covid-19/news_feed/message-from-mayor-mayne-to-parksville-residents/

Description: As we move into fall, we understand there will be anxiety and concern for our residents as we navigate the pandemic.

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Subject:   City of Parksville

Title: Message from Parksville Mayor Mayne | March 16, 2020 | Let's Talk Parksville

URL: https://letstalkparksville.ca/covid-19/news_feed/message-from-parksville-mayor-mayne/

Description: At the request of Mayor Ed Mayne, the following information is being distributed on behalf of Council.

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Subject:   City of Parksville

Title: [COVID-]19 update: City of Parksville | March 30, 2020 | Let's Talk Parksville

URL: https://letstalkparksville.ca/covid-19/news_feed/news-release-march-30/

Description: The City of Parksville is working to share information and operational updates as we continue to support efforts to prevent transmission of COVID-19 in our community and will continue to follow the direction provided by the BC Ministry of Health and Island Health.

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Subject:   City of Parksville

Title: The LG report: 2021, a year of challenge and hope | LG Blog

URL: https://ltgov.bc.ca/blog/office-of-the-lg/the-lg-report-2021-a-year-of-challenge-and-hope/

Description: On the first day of 2021, Government House remained closed and quiet, the traditional New Years Day Levee having been cancelled due to the ongoing epidemic and Government House renovations. It must be acknowledged the year that followed has been extraordinarily difficult.

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Subject:   Government House,  Austin, Janet,  Vaccinations,  Queen Elizabeth II,  British Columbia Toxic Drugs Crisis

Title: District of Tofino initiates COVID-19 recovery planning | District of Tofino

URL: https://mailchi.mp/183947f61df9/district-reviewing-2020-budget-in-light-of-covid-19-pandemic-3930525

Description: Today, as part of our ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the District of Tofino is launching a one-week long public engagement process asking residents to share and exchange ideas on the community’s response and recovery.

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Subject:   District of Tofino,  McQuade, Andrea,  Osborune, Josie,  Marshall, Carrie,  Fraser, Maureen,  Belanger, J.J.,  Teremy, Ryan,  Tourism Tofino,  Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce

Title: Newsletter update | [November 2022] | Sonia Furstenau

URL: https://mailchi.mp/414f8c550dec/provincial-vaccine-rollout-14193283/

Description: We’ve been living with the COVID-19 virus for nearly 3 years, and I think it’s safe to say we’re all exhausted. I wish I could say we’re almost in the clear, but unfortunately that is not the case.

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Subject:   Furstenau, Sonia,  Long COVID,  Influenza,  Respiratory Syncytial Virus,  Protect Our Province BC,  Safe Schools Coalition BC,  BC Children's Hospital,  Province of British Columbia,  Eby, David

Title: 2021 fireside chat with The Honourable Erin O'Toole: April 7, 2021 | Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce

URL: https://members.nanaimochamber.bc.ca/events/details/2021-fireside-chat-with-the-honourable-erin-o-toole-2367/

Description: Join us for a lunch time presentation of the Honourable Erin O’Toole speaking on the Opposition’s perspective on federal government, response to the pandemic, the federal budget, and the future. Submit your questions to the Leader in advance to respond to additional topics.

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Subject:   O'Toole, Erin,  Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce,  Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce,  Smythe, Kim,  Williams, Bruce,  MNP,  Conservative Party of Canada,  Byrne, James,  Zoom

Title: Nanaimo first responders pay tribute to tireless hospital workers in COVID-19 fight | Nanaimo News Now

URL: https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2020/03/30/nanaimo-first-responders-pay-tribute-to-tireless-hospital-workers-in-covid-19-fight/

Description: The city’s finest police officers, paramedics and fire fighters took time out of their Monday evening routines to salute front line workers at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.

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Subject:   Nanaimo Regional General Hospital,  Mattes, Alex,  Royal Canadian Mounted Police,  City Nanaimo Fire Rescue,  Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement,  British Columbia Ambulance Service,  O'Brien, Gary,  BC Emergency Health Services

Title: COVID-19 precaution sees most fires banned in Nanaimo, province | Nanaimo News Now

URL: https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2020/04/16/covid-19-precaution-sees-most-fires-banned-in-nanaimo-province/

Description: The Coastal Fire Centre, along with other fire districts across B.C. are implementing new fire regulations effective Thursday, April 16. Beginning at noon, most fires will be banned in British Columbia in order to reduce the likelihood of human-caused wildfires.

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Subject:   Coastal Fire Centre,  Lucius, Jody,  City of Nanaimo,  Regional District of Nanaimo

Title: Town of Ladysmith delays vaccine requirement policy until mid-March | Nanaimo News Now

URL: https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2022/01/13/town-of-ladysmith-delays-vaccine-requirement-policy-until-mid-march/

Description: The Town of Ladysmith is planning to implement a COVID-19 vaccination policy for its staff, but it won’t be enacted until March 14.

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Subject:   Town of Ladysmith,  Vaccinations,  McCarrick, Allison,  Rapid Antigen Tests,  City of Nanaimo,  City of Parksville,  Town of Qualicum Beach

Title: Only 3 City of Nanaimo employees on unpaid leave due COVID vaccination mandate | Nanaimo News Now

URL: https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2022/02/07/only-3-city-of-nanaimo-employees-on-unpaid-leave-due-covid-vaccination-mandate/

Description: An overwhelming number of City of Nanaimo employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Subject:   City of Nanaimo,  Vaccinations,  Van Horne, John,  Regional District of Nanaimo,  Wells, Delcy,  District of Lantzville,  Town of Qualicum Beach,  Rapid Antigen Tests

Title: COVID-19 economic recovery communication and engagement plan | North Coast Regional District

URL: https://ncrdbc.civicweb.net/document/8971/

Description: The NCRD Economic Recovery Communication and Engagement Plan (Plan) identifies specific actions that the Board and staff intend to undertake to assist the organization in connecting with citizens.

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Subject:   North Coast Regional District

Title: Buying local, buying fresh flourishing in Cowichan Valley | June 23, 2020 | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020SDPR0035-001121/

Description: People in the Cowichan Valley and Victoria will have better, safer access to fresh home-delivered, locally grown produce and products, thanks to a Job Creation Partnership project funded by the provincial government.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction,  Cowichan Valley Co-Operative Marketplace,  Simpson, Shane,  Furstenau, Sonia,  Cowichan Green Community Society,  Pawlowski, Derrick

Title: B.C. shifts to Step 3 of restart plan | June 29, 2021 | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021PREM0043-001268/

Description: With British Columbians achieving nearly 80% adult Dose 1 vaccine coverage and COVID-19 case counts continuing to decline, the Province is safely moving to Step 3 of its four-step restart plan on July 1, 2021.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia,  Horgan, John,  Vaccinations,  Kahlon, Ravi,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation,  BC Centre for Disease Control,  Henry, Bonnie,  Dix, Adrian,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health

Title: B.C. takes next step in balanced plan to lift COVID-19 restrictions | March 10, 2022 | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022HLTH0081-000324/

Description: As of Friday, March 11, 2022, B.C.’s indoor mask order is being repealed along with eased restrictions on long-term care visitors, faith gatherings and overnight camps for children and youth. Today’s announcement also sets a pathway to lift additional COVID-19 restrictions, including the BC Vaccine Card requiring proof of vaccination, on April 8.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health,  Province of British Columbia,  BC Vaccine Card,  Henry, Bonnie,  Dix, Adrian,  Vaccinations,  BC Centre for Disease Control,  BC Ferries,  Rapid Antigen Tests

Title: Province takes action to stabilize northern Vancouver Island health-care services | January 27, 2023 | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023HLTH0007-000101/

Description: Significant efforts are underway to stabilize and improve access to reliable health-care services, including emergency care, in Port Hardy and the Mount Waddington region.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health,  Island Health,  Dix, Adrian,  Port Hardy Hospital,  Port McNeill Hospital,  Cormorant Island Community Health Centre,  MacNeil, Kathy,  Babchuk, Michele

Title: B.C. invests in affordability of safe, reliable coastal ferry service | October 3, 2023 | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023MOTI0154-001530/

Description: BC Ferries is poised to enter its next four-year performance term, beginning April 1, 2024, with a focus on improved capacity and reliability, buoyed by a $500-million investment from the Province to keep fare increases down.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure,  Fleming, Rob,  BC Ferries

Title: Lasqueti Island | No Hate on Council

URL: https://nohateoncouncil.ca/lasqueti-island/

Description: Information on Dave Olsen, who is campaigning to become an Islands Trust trustee for Lasqueti Island.

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Subject:   Olsen, Dave,  Vaccinations,  Islands Trust,  Our Isle & Times,  Action4Canada

Title: Prince Rupert mayor takes issue with provincial order to suspend local state of emergency | North Coast Review

URL: https://northcoastreview.blogspot.com/2020/03/prince-rupert-mayor-takes-issue-with.html

Description: Just short of six hours after the Province of British Columbia suspended all local states of emergency in the province, Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain has responded to the order expressing his disappointment with the provincial order calling it unfortunate.

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Subject:   Brain, Lee,  Rice, Jennifer,  Province of British Columbia,  City of Prince Rupert

Title: 13 of 20 Prince Rupert firefighters off the job owing to COVID-19 | North Coast Review

URL: https://northcoastreview.blogspot.com/2022/01/13-of-20-prince-rupert-firefighters-off.html

Description: Betsy Trumpener posted a story to the CBC British Columbia news page noting that 13 of 20 of the city's Fire/Rescue personnel are currently on the sick list, in isolation either from positive test results for COVID-19, or waiting for those results.

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Subject:   Prince Rupert Fire Rescue Department,  Buchan, Rob,  City of Prince Rupert

Title: City of Prince Rupert provides update and reassurance for the community of fire hall staffing situation | North Coast Review

URL: https://northcoastreview.blogspot.com/2022/01/city-of-prince-rupert-provides-update.html

Description: The City of Prince Rupert has issued a statement today providing some background on what they describe as recent media reporting on the current COVID-19 situation impacting on the fire hall, offering reassurance to the community that they continue to offer essential fire protection for the city.

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Subject:   City of Prince Rupert,  Prince Rupert Fire Rescue Department,  Port Edward Fire & Rescue

Title: Mayor Lee Brain wades into the debate on pandemic themes and federal mandates through lengthy commentary on his social media page | North Coast Review

URL: https://northcoastreview.blogspot.com/2022/02/mayor-lee-brain-wades-into-debate-on.html

Description: Lee Brain, has joined in on the debate over the ongoing themes related to COVID response and his political statement for the current times is one that is certain to gain a reaction.

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Subject:   Brain, Lee,  City of Prince Rupert,  Social Media,  Government of Canada,  Variants of Concern,  Omicron Variant,  Vaccinations

Title: Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue raises alarm over BC Ambulance staffing shortages and impact on fire department | North Coast Review

URL: https://northcoastreview.blogspot.com/2022/07/prince-rupert-firerescue-raises-alarm.html

Description: A staffing shortage for BC Ambulance in Prince Rupert is of a growing concern for the city's Fire Rescue service.

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Subject:   City of Prince Rupert,  Prince Rupert Fire Rescue Department,  British Columbia Ambulance Service,  Beckwith, Jeff,  Rice, Jennifer

Title: SD52 to receive federal/provincial funding for ventilation improvements at two city schools | North Coast Review

URL: https://northcoastreview.blogspot.com/2023/06/sd52-to-receive-federalprovincial.html

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Subject:   School District 52 Prince Rupert,  Ventilation,  Charles Hays Secondary School,  École Roosevelt Park Community School,  Government of Canada,  Province of British Columbia

Title: Lift BC nurses' vaccine mandates to ease staffing shortfalls, say critics | Northern Beat

URL: https://northernbeat.ca/opinion/lift-bc-nurses-vaccine-mandates-to-ease-staffing-shortfalls-say-critics/

Description: Should B.C. nurses who refuse to get vaccinated for COVID-19 still be banned from working in the province’s short-staffed healthcare facilities? It’s a question being mulled over internally within the B.C. government right now, as the province develops its fall vaccine campaign for the flu and COVID-19.

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Subject:   Vaccinations,  Province of British Columbia,  Goetz, Michael,  Nicola Valley Hospital and Health Centre,  Interior Health,  BC Nurses' Union,  Henry, Bonnie,  Dix, Adrian,  Fursteanu, Sonia,  BC United,  Davies, Dan,  BC Labour Relations Board

Title: BC's COVID cabinet: First Nations leaders call on Premier Horgan to mandate re-appointed Health Minister and newly appointed Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation to collaborate in disclosing life saving information | November 26, 2020

URL: https://nuuchahnulth.org/sites/default/files/news/FINAL%20Mandate%20News%20Release.pdf

Description: As Premier Horgan unveils his new cabinet, a coalition of First Nations is calling on the Premier to mandate Minister of Health, Adrian Dix, and newly appointed Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Murray Rankin, to collaborate in creating an information sharing protocol with First Nations to begin sharing lifesaving COVID-19 information with their governments immediately.

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Subject:   Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council,  Heiltsuk Nation,  Horgan, John,  Dix, Adrian,  Rankin, Murray,  Province of British Columbia,  Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations,  Tŝilhqot'in Nation,  Tŝilhqot'in National Government

Title: Capital Daily newsletter: January 12, 2022 | Capital Daily

URL: https://overstory.activehosted.com/index.php?action=social&chash=30c8e1ca872524fbf7ea5c519ca397ee.1602&s=1d35845a9f6666ff6bba842e22701ee8

Description: Today we are looking at more of the impacts of the ongoing COVID case surge. Businesses and service providers are struggling to stay fully operational due to a lack of healthy and available staff. At the same time, many workers who are healthy enough to work in person fear they will not remain that way due to a lack of adequate protections. Below, we look at local examples of this: more closures of LifeLabs testing centres, and concerns from regional district and childcare workers.

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Subject:   Capital Regional District,  Canadian Union of Public Employees | Local 1978,  Nightingale Preschool and Junior Kindergarten,  Omicron Variant,  Variants of Concern,  Brown, Catriona,  Early Childhood Educators of BC,  LifeLabs,  Island Health,  Saanich Peninsula Hospital,  Oyster Harbour Seniors Community,  Park Place Seniors Living,  Paxlovid,  Molnupiravir,  Henry, Bonnie,  Day Care Centres