Title: Focus on Indigenous tourism: COVID-19 striking at the heart of First Nations’ community economies | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/focus-on-indigenous-tourism-covid-19-striking-at-the-heart-of-first-nations-community-economies/

Description: Thousands of Indigenous tourism jobs have been lost, and hundreds of Indigenous tourism businesses face permanent closure due to COVID-19 impacts, according to a new report by The Conference Board of Canada.

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Subject:   Government of Canada,  Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada,  Northern BC Tourism,  Indigenous Tourism BC,  Martin, Lucy,  Moi, April,  Fiser, Adam,  Conference Board of Canada

Title: COVID response | Coastal Rainforest Safaris

URL: https://coastalrainforestsafaris.com/covid/

Description: Coastal Rainforest Safaris has implemented the following health and safety measures, guided by advice provided by the Provincial government, Public Health Officer, and other government agencies.

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Subject:   Coastal Rainforest Safaris

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: Curious in Cowichan: How has the pandemic been for whales | The Discourse

URL: https://mailchi.mp/thediscourse/curious-in-cowichan-remembering-ladysmiths-great-coal-mining-strike-9364740/

Description: Back in May, The Discourse reported on the impact of the pandemic on a local whale watching business. One of our readers commented on the story, and asked how the pandemic has been for the whales. I wanted to know, too. In particular, southern resident killer whales are endangered, with a population of 73 whales coursing through the Salish Sea. How are they, and the other local whales, faring?

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Subject:   Barclay, David,  Dalhousie University,  Dewey, Richard

Title: Backgrounder: Approved tourism-dependent communities projects | Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/Backgrounder_25-03-2021_TDC_project_list.pdf

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport,  Province of British Columbia,  Willingdon Beach Campsite,  City of Powell River,  Hackett Park,  District of Sechelt,  Transfer Beach Park,  Town of Ladysmith,  Town of Gibsons,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Kinsman Beach Park,  Waterwheel Park,  City of Parksville,  Parksville Community Park,  Village of Port Alice,  District of Port Hardy,  Carrot Park,  District of Tofino,  District of Ucluelet,  Town of Qualicum Beach,  City of Prince Rupert,  Willingdon Beach

Title: August variance report continues to highlight toll of COVID on Prince Rupert Airport ferry, other areas | North Coast Review

URL: https://northcoastreview.blogspot.com/2021/10/august-variance-report-continues-to.html

Description: Monday's Prince Rupert City Council Session offered an opportunity for a review of the Financial Variance Report, with the City's Chief Financial Officer Corrine Bomben relaying the data for the month of August for the City's Council members.

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Subject:   City of Prince Rupert,  Bomben, Corrine,  Digby Island Ferry,  Cow Bay Marina,  Prince Rupert Transit System,  Prince Rupert Airport Authority

Title: [Page 1:] West coast communities are keeping health and safety top of mind with adherence to latest provincial recommendations | November 25, 2020

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

Description: tofinoca on Twitter: "Keeping Health and Safety Top of Mind - #WestCoast communities are coming together to thank everyone for "Showing their Love for the West Coast" by adhering to all #PHO Orders. Read More: https://mailchi.mp/0975bfa01774/keeping-health-and-safety-top-of-mind"

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Subject:   Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation,  Nuu Chah Nulth First Nations,  District of Tofino,  District of Ucluelet,  Toquaht Nation,  Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government | Ucluelet First Nation,  Ucluelet First Nation,  Frank, Elmer,  Chalmers, Britt,  BC Centre for Disease Control,  Island Health,  Tofino General Hospital,  Nanaimo Regional General Hospital,  Noel, Mayco

Title: [Page 2:] West coast communities are keeping health and safety top of mind with adherence to latest provincial recommendations | November 25, 2020

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EnsygTlVgAI3Z5b?format=jpg&name=small

Description: tofinoca on Twitter: "Keeping Health and Safety Top of Mind - #WestCoast communities are coming together to thank everyone for "Showing their Love for the West Coast" by adhering to all #PHO Orders. Read More: https://mailchi.mp/0975bfa01774/keeping-health-and-safety-top-of-mind"

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Subject:   Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation,  Nuu Chah Nulth First Nations,  District of Tofino,  District of Ucluelet,  Toquaht Nation,  Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government | Ucluelet First Nation,  Ucluelet First Nation,  McCarthy, Charles,  Mack, Anne

Title: [Call to BC government:] Impose targeted 3 week shutdown | BC Green Caucus

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EydffpbU4AEniLP?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Sonia Furstenau on Twitter: "The @bcgreencaucus is calling on government to urgently adopt the following measures. 6/6 #bcpoli #COVID19BC #bced #COVID19"

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Subject:   BC Green Party,  Province of British Columbia

Title: Resilient Cowichan: What it takes to stay afloat | The Discourse

URL: https://thediscourse.ca/cowichan-valley/resilient-cowichan-whale-watching/

Description: When COVID-19 hit, Captain Simon made a quick pivot from whale watching to boat maintenance.

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Subject:   Pidcock, Simon,  OceanEcoVentures,  Cove Boatyard

Title: Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa | BC Tourism Resiliency Network

URL: https://tourismresiliency.ca/kingfisher-oceanside-resort-spa/

Description: It is an understatement to say that 2020 has been a challenging year for The Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa in Courtenay, British Columbia. Not only did the resort temporarily close the property mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic – shutting down their entire revenue stream – but the resort also suffered a fire in their spa to start the year.

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Subject:   BC Tourism Resiliency Network,  Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa,  WorkSafeBC,  Tourism Vancouver Island,  British Columbia Hotel Association,  Bridgman, Linda,  Island Coastal Economic Trust,  BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association

Title: Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures & Coastal Rainforest Safaris | BC Tourism Resiliency Network

URL: https://tourismresiliency.ca/kingfisher-wilderness-adventures-coastal-rainforest-safaris/

Description: Andrew Jones established Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures over 20 years ago and had started a new business partnership within the past year, Coastal Rainforest Safaris, when the COVID-19 crisis hit. Jones looked to the Vancouver Island Coastal Tourism Resiliency Program (VICTRP) as a way to help navigate all the information available to him and access the aid that would benefit each company best.

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Subject:   BC Tourism Resiliency Network,  Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures,  Coastal Rainforest Safaris,  Jones, Andrew,  Tourism Vancouver Island,  Island Coastal Economic Trust

Title: Tally-Ho Carriage Tours | BC Tourism Resiliency Network

URL: https://tourismresiliency.ca/tally-ho-carriage/

Description: The unforeseen impact of COVID-19 created immediate and significant financial and emotional challenges for Tally-Ho Carriage Tours in Victoria, B.C.

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Subject:   BC Tourism Resiliency Network,  Tally-Ho Carriage Tours,  Friedlander, Donna,  Fresh Cup Roastery Cafe,  Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse,  Truffles Catering,  Tourism Vancouver Island,  Island Coastal Economic Trust

Title: "Expect a lot more cancellations like this in the weeks ahead."

URL: https://twitter.com/richardzussman/status/1476639226858926085/

Description: Richard Zussman on Twitter: "Expect a lot more cancellations like this in the weeks ahead. High rate of spread of omicron will put pressure on businesses of all kinds to operate. #bcpoli"

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Omicron Variant,  Variants of Concern

Title: 'It's time to get back to work': Staff shortages in a post-COVID Victoria | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/it-s-time-to-get-back-to-work-job-shortages-in-a-post-covid-victoria-1.5814432

Description: Unemployment levels soared throughout the pandemic, and now that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, many employers are having a hard time getting back to normal staffing levels.

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Subject:   University of Victoria,  Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce,  Williams, Bruce,  Poustie, Anna,  Victoria Cruise Industry Alliance

Title: Victoria business owners optimistic about downtown safety as tourism season restarts | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/victoria-business-owners-optimistic-about-downtown-safety-as-tourism-season-restarts-1.5813243

Description: On April 6, Victoria will welcome its first cruise ship visit in three years, and with it comes optimism.

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Subject:   Bray, Jeff,  Downtown Victoria Business Association,  Helps, Lisa,  City of Victoria,  Victoria Police Department,  MacIntyre, Cam,  Lucky Bar,  Woodward, B.

Title: 'We need people back to work': Business owners call for end of federal pandemic benefits | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/we-need-people-back-to-work-business-owners-call-for-end-of-federal-pandemic-benefits-1.5581330

Description: Statistics Canada’s employment numbers are out for August, showing Canada added 90,000 jobs nationally. This, while businesses in B.C.’s capital region continue to struggle to find employees to fill jobs in all sectors.

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Subject:   Mavrikos, Christopher,  Government of Canada,  Colgate, Mark,  Ellis, Barclay,  Trades Labour Corporation of Victoria,  Blue Anvil Labour Leasing Services,  BC Ferries,  BC Transit,  Schubert, Kevin,  Victoria Regional Transit System,  Romeo's

Title: Victoria's vital signs: Greater Victoria's 2020 annual check-up | Victoria Foundation

URL: https://victoriafoundation.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Vital-Signs-2020_weblinkslowres.pdf

Description: A message from our presenting sponsor: Coast Capital -- Finding the right path forward -- Methodology -- How to read this report -- How did we do? -- Sustainable development goals -- Quality of life in Greater Victoria -- Best things and most important issues in Greater Victoria -- A village of 100 -- Arts & culture -- Belonging & engagement -- Economy -- Environmental sustainability -- Getting started -- Health & wellness -- Housing -- Learning -- Safety -- Sports & recreation -- Standard of living -- Transportation -- Vital signs community voices -- Which issue will you take on?

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Subject:   Victoria Foundation,  Times Colonist,  Jawl Foundation,  CHEK News

Title: COVID-19 resources | Tourism Prince Rupert

URL: https://visitprincerupert.com/covid-19-resources/

Description: To provide information, resources, and support to help mitigate the longterm effects this pandemic will have on our local and regional tourism sector.

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Subject:   Tourism Prince Rupert

Title: Arctic tourism in times of change: Uncertain futures - from overtourism to re-starting tourism | Nordic Council of Ministers

URL: https://viurrspace.ca/bitstream/handle/10613/25309/delaBarre2022.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

Description: This report presents the findings of the third and final workshop and field course hosted by the project Partnership for Sustainability: Arctic Tourism in Times of Change funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Arctic Co-operation Programme 2018–2021. The focus of the workshop was on overtourism and the impact of and response to COVID-19 by companies and stakeholders in Arctic tourism.

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Subject:   Nordic Council of Ministers

Title: Tsawwassen Quay and Nanaimo Quay reopen to BC Ferries' customers | June 25, 2020 | BC Ferries

URL: https://www.bcferries.com/news-release/tsawwassen-quay-and-nanaimo-quay-reopen-to-bc-ferries-customers

Description: In partnership with Quay Property Management and in response to the easing of pandemic restrictions and more people travelling, BC Ferries is reopening Tsawwassen Quay Market at Tsawwassen terminal and Nanaimo Quay Market at Departure Bay terminal.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Quay Property Management,  Tsawwassen Quay Market,  Nanaimo Quay Market,  Transport Canada

Title: Third wave of COVID-19 crashes over Vancouver Island | Capital Daily

URL: https://www.capitaldaily.ca/news/covid-19-third-wave-vancouver-island/

Description: After escaping the brunt of COVID-19 illnesses and fatalities for most of last year, the third wave of the pandemic is now starting to strain public health workers in the Island Health region.

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Subject:   Variants of Concern,  Island Health,  Stanwick, Richard,  Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort,  Gamma Variant,  Law, Dan,  Vaccinations,  Alpha Variant,  BC Ferries,  Beta Variant,  Karlen, Dean,  Henry, Bonnie,  Province of British Columbia,  BC Centre for Disease Control

Title: Campbell River residents urged to be tourists in their own community to help support local operators | CBC News

URL: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/campbell-river-campaign-tourism-support-1.6035386

Description: The community of Campbell River, B.C., has launched a campaign to support small tourism operators through the next leg of the pandemic. With very few international visitors expected again this summer, the Campbell River and District Chamber of Commerce is encouraging locals to take part in the area's tourist activities, such as whale-watching, sport fishing and kayaking.

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Subject:   Campbell River and District Chamber of Commerce,  Snyder, Mary Ruth,  Campbell River Whale Watching and Adventure Tours,  Gaborik, Stephen

Title: Capital Region seeing a big tourism bump during spring break | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/capital-region-seeing-a-big-tourism-bump-during-spring-break-996169/

Description: Spring breakers are flocking to Vancouver Island. This year, as restrictions reduce, many businesses in the Capital Regional District are seeing a spike in tourists.

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Subject:   Olson, Kirsten,  Amelia Lee Boutique,  Nursey, Paul,  Destination Greater Victoria,  BC Ferries

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

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

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

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

Title: Cowichan Valley MLA floats four-day work week as part of COVID-19 recovery | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/cowichan-valley-mla-floats-four-day-work-week-as-part-of-covid-19-recovery-670566/

Description: Green MLA Sonia Furstenau says the idea of a four-day work week floated by New Zealand's prime minister is worth exploring in B.C. as well.

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Subject:   Furstenau, Sonia,  Ardern, Jacinda,  Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce,  Burden, Kim

Title: Help wanted: Employers struggling to fill job vacancies | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/help-wanted-employers-struggling-to-fill-job-vacancies-862687/

Description: The job market is hot — many employers from across different industries, including the hospitality and tourism sector, are struggling with hiring staff. While some suggest it is due to a labour shortage, others say it’s a sign to change how industries operate.

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Subject:   2% Jazz Coffee,  Jones, Sam,  Stanford, Jim,  DeCarolis, Cristen,  Pizzeria Prima Stradaha,  BC Ferries,  Schuetze, Herbert

Title: Island vegetable grower says he needs his temporary foreign workers | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/island-vegetable-grower-says-he-needs-his-temporary-foreign-workers-655693/

Description: The owner of Island Hothouse near Ladysmith is calling on the federal government to help temporary foreign workers arrive in Canada.

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Subject:   Island Hothouse,  Charlton, Matt,  Government of Canada,  BC Agricultural Council

Title: 'It's going to impact us a lot': Vancouver Island businesses feel big hit from U.S. border closure | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/its-going-to-impact-us-a-lot-vancouver-island-businesses-feel-big-hit-from-u-s-border-closure-821177/

Description: The streets of Chemainus were alive with music Friday, but the sidewalks were quiet. The same day, Federal Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announced that the US Canadian border will remain closed until at least July 21.

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Subject:   Blair, Bill,  Forrest, John,  Sanchez, Nuria,  Vintiquity,  Wimmer, Mark,  Trudeau, Justin,  Government of Canada,  Vaccinations

Title: Mask-wearing still popular despite lifting of public health order | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/mask-wearing-still-popular-despite-lifting-of-public-health-order-982306/

Description: It could take time for people to get used to a mask-less world.

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Subject:   Horgan, John,  Bishop's Family Cycles,  Kemp, Rob,  Marshall, Deborah,  BC Ferries,  University of Victoria,  Moody, Lia

Title: Tourists fill Lake Cowichan, setting records as people try to escape crowds amid COVID-19 | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/tourists-lake-cowichan-covid-19-683055/

Description: Businesses in the tiny community of Lake Cowichan say they are recording their best start to the summer tourist season ever. The pandemic has brought a surprising wave of visitors to the town.

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Subject:   Frechette, Dany,  Vomacka, Lorna,  Allan, Denise,  Johnson, Zoe,  McGonigle, Tim,  Lorna’s Emporium,  Dot’s Shoe Store,  The Tube Shack

Title: Vancouver Islanders embracing working from home | CHEK News

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

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

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

Title: Victoria cruise ship job fair returns ahead of first season since pandemic | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/victoria-cruise-ship-job-fair-returns-ahead-of-first-season-since-pandemic-992724/

Description: Saturday, March 19, will mark the return of Victoria’s cruise ship job fair, spearheaded by the Victoria Cruise Industry Alliance (VCLA).

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Subject:   Victoria Cruise Industry Alliance,  Poustie, Anna,  Butchart Gardens,  Greater Victoria Harbour Authority,  Orca Spirit Adventures,  Victoria Pedicabs

Title: Cowichan Valley tourism feeling tight pinch from pandemic | Chemainus Valley Courier

URL: https://www.chemainusvalleycourier.ca/news/cowichan-valley-tourism-feeling-tight-pinch-from-pandemic/

Description: Tourism-related businesses in the Cowichan Valley have seen their revenues drop by as much as 40 per cent since the COVID-19 pandemic began last year.

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Subject:   Bannister, Karen,  Tourism Vancouver Island,  Tourism Cowichan Society,  Docherty, Janet,  McGonigle, Tim

Title: Daily news update | February 3, 2021 | CHLY 101.7 FM

URL: https://www.chly.ca/daily-news-update/2021/02/03/new-health-and-safety-guidelines-incoming-for-schools-in-bc/

Description: New in this update: COVID-19 update; update to school guidelines to be announced; grant launched for businesses to pivot online; bus company suspends service indefinitely.

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Subject:   Island Health,  Henry, Bonnie,  Whiteside, Jennifer,  Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools,  Goldilocks Wraps,  Hall, Amy,  Vancouver Island Connector,  Tofino Bus,  Province of British Columbia,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure,  John Barsby Secondary School,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation,  Wilson's Group of Companies

Title: Business notes: Cowichan business community reacting to COVID-19 challenges | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/news/business-notes-cowichan-business-community-reacting-to-covid-19-challenges/

Description: With COVID-19 changing the world, it should not be surprising that the Cowichan Valley is feeling the effects of this pandemic. Businesses are feeling the pain in a variety of ways and the inevitable coping strategies are threatening jobs and the ability of many people to pay the bills and carry on with anything resembling a normal lifestyle.

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Subject:   Locke, Ian,  Vance, Amber,  Devana, Dave,  Nanaimo Airport Commission,  Hooper, Mike,  Town of Cochrane,  Genung, Jeff,  Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce,  Nagel, Sonja,  BC Chamber of Commerce,  Small Business BC,  Community Futures,  BC Economic Development Association,  Downtown Duncan Business Improvement Area,  Nanaimo Airport

Title: New signs in Lake Cowichan remind tourists to act responsibly during pandemic | Cowichan Valley Citizen

URL: https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/news/new-signs-in-lake-cowichan-remind-tourists-to-act-responsibly-during-pandemic/

Description: Signs have been placed near the entrances to Lake Cowichan and throughout the area asking visitors to respect social distancing and other rules during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Subject:   Cowichan Lake Chamber of Commerce,  Town of Lake Cowichan,  Cowichan Valley Regional District,  Clancy, Brent,  Ts'uubaa-asatx Nation

Title: Travelling to Ucluelet during COVID-19 | Tourism Ucluelet

URL: https://www.discoverucluelet.com/travellingduringcovid/

Description: Please show your love for the West Coast by staying local. We look forward to welcoming you when the time is right to travel.

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Subject:   Tourism Ucluelet,  BC Ferries,  District of Ucluelet,  Wild Pacific Trail,  Pacific Rim National Park Reserve,  Parks Canada,  Ucluelet Aquarium,  Pacific Coastal Airlines,  BC Parks

Title: Island communities encourage residents to explore next door | Douglas Magazine

URL: https://www.douglasmagazine.com/island-communities-encourage-residents-to-explore-next-door/

Description: The Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce and the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce have partnered on a new support local initiative called Explore Next Door.

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Subject:   Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce,  Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce,  Hawkins, Dianne,  Snyder, Mary Ruth

Title: Cowichan regional recovery dashboard | January 2021 | Economic Development Cowichan | Cowichan Valley Regional District

URL: https://www.ecdevcowichan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-01-Cowichan-Regional-Recovery-Dashboard-FINAL.pdf

Description: To help inform and guide the recovery efforts of local government, community organizations, businesses, and others, Economic Development Cowichan (EDC) will publish a quarterly dashboard of indicators to track the region’s status and progress towards recovery.

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Subject:   Economic Development Cowichan,  Cowichan Valley Regional District,  Victoria International Airport,  Nanaimo Airport,  BC Ferries,  Vancouver Island Real Estate Board,  Province of British Columbia,  Ramada Hotel,  Statistics Canada,  WorkBC,  Royal Canadian Mounted Police,  Government of Canada,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  City of Duncan,  Town of Lake Cowichan,  Town of Ladysmith,  Multiple Listings Service,  Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre,  Cowichan Lake Visitor Information Centre,  Ladysmith Visitor Centre,  Chemainus Visitor Centre

Title: Cowichan regional recovery dashboard | May 2021 | Economic Development Cowichan | Cowichan Valley Regional District

URL: https://www.ecdevcowichan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-05-Cowichan-Regional-Recovery-Dashboard-FINAL.pdf

Description: To help inform and guide the recovery efforts of local government, community organizations, businesses, and others, Economic Development Cowichan (EDC) publishes a quarterly dashboard of indicators to track the region’s status and progress towards recovery.

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Subject:   Economic Development Cowichan,  Cowichan Valley Regional District,  Victoria International Airport,  Nanaimo Airport,  BC Ferries,  BC Transit,  Cowichan Valley Commuter,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  City of Duncan,  Town of Lake Cowichan,  Town of Ladysmith,  Vancouver Island Real Estate Board,  Multiple Listings Service,  Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation,  Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre,  Cowichan Lake Visitor Information Centre,  Ladysmith Visitor Centre,  Chemainus Visitor Centre,  Province of British Columbia,  Ramada Hotel,  Statistics Canada,  Government of Canada,  WorkBC,  Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Title: Cowichan COVID-19 Business Survey #2 | Economic Development Cowichan | Cowichan Valley Regional District

URL: https://www.ecdevcowichan.com/wp-content/uploads/Cowichan-COVID-19-Business-Survey-2-Report.pdf

Description: This is the second in a series of surveys that will be launched to assess the progress of economic recovery within the regional district.

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Subject:   Cowichan Valley Regional District,  Economic Development Cowichan

Title: Haida Gwaii state of emergency and luxury lodges: A timeline of 2020 | Haida Nation

URL: https://www.haidanation.ca/haida-gwaii-state-of-emergency-and-luxury-lodges-a-timeline-of-2020/

Description: The following provides a chronology of events leading up to the Haida Gwaii State of Emergency and the resulting conflict with some of the sport fishing lodges operating in Haida Territories.

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Subject:   Haida Nation,  Council of the Haida Nation,  Old Massett Village Council,  Skidegate Band Council,  Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve and Haida Heritage Site,  BC Ferries,  Horgan, John,  Alsop, Jason | Gaagwiis,  Province of British Columbia,  Government of Canada,  Heiltsuk Nation,  Nuxalk Nation,  Kitasoo/Xai'xais Nation,  Wuikinuxv Nation,  Fisheries and Oceans Canada,  Henry, Bonnie,  Peregrine Lodge,  Langara Island Lodge,  Queen Charlotte Safaris,  Sandspit Adventures,  Escott Lodge,  Naden Lodge,  Queen Charlotte Lodge,  Langara Fishing Lodge,  West Coast Fishing Club,  Clive, Brian,  Haida Gwaii Co-op,  Inland Air,  TLC Automotive Services,  North Arm Transportation,  Clough, Paul

Title: Prince Rupert Port Authority provides relief for ships’ crews | Hellenic Shipping News

URL: https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/prince-rupert-port-authority-provides-relief-for-ships-crews/

Description: Prince Rupert Port Authority has developed a safe method to offer breaks to crew aboard the ships at anchor in Prince Rupert Harbour, allowing them to come ashore and maintain isolation.

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Subject:   Prince Rupert Port Authority,  United Nations International Maritime Organization,  Transport Canada,  Steveson, Shaun,  Lewis-Manning, Robert

Title: Annual report: 2020-2021 | Island Coastal Economic Trust

URL: https://www.islandcoastaltrust.ca/sites/default/files/ICET-2020-21-Annual-Report-SPREADS.pdf

Description: In the pages that follow, you’ll read about some ICET projects – past and present – that illustrate the type of ingenuity driving this region, long before COVID’s encroachment on our lives.

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Subject:   Island Coastal Economic Trust,  West Coast Area G Trollers Association,  EcoTrust Canada,  ThisFish,  Museum at Campbell River,  Vancouver Island Coast Economic Development Association,  Gibsons Public Market,  Strathcona Regional District,  Mount Cain Alpine Park Society,  BC Marine Trails Network Association,  Salish Marine Trail,  TransCanada Trail,  North Coast Trail,  Cape Scott Provincial Park,  Elk Falls Park,  Ahousaht First Nation,  Maaqutusiis Hahoulthee Stewardship Society,  Shawnigan Lake Museum,  Powell Forest Canoe Route,  Cowichan Green Society,  39 Days of July,  Cumberland Lake Wilderness Society,  Galiano Conservancy Association,  Tidemark Theatre,  Sid Williams Theatre,  Chemainus Theatre,  Cowichan Station Area Association,  Gate House Theatre,  Vancouver Island Economic Alliance,  Mount Waddington Regional District,  qathet Regional District,  Province of British Columbia,  Tourism Vancouver Island,  I-Hos Gallery,  Johnson, Ramona,  Merridale Cidery & Distillery,  Kwa'lilas Hotel,  KCFN Marina and Campground,  Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures,  Coastal Rainforest Safaris,  Corbett, Kelly,  God's Pocket Resort,  Salt Spring Sea Salt

Title: Arts and tourism projects to receive latest Small Capital Restart funding | July 30, 2020 | Island Coastal Economic Trust

URL: https://www.islandcoastaltrust.ca/sites/default/files/news/NR_Cumberland_Gate%20House_FINAL_0.pdf

Description: The Gate House Community Association and the Cumberland Lake Wilderness Society are the two latest organizations to receive funding through the Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET)’s Small Capital Restart Funding Stream.

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Subject:   Gate House Theatre,  Cumberland Lake Wilderness Society,  Island Coastal Economic Trust,  Robert, Line,  Cumberland Lake Park & Campground,  Osborne, Josie

Title: Island Health temporarily suspends pay parking | March 30, 2020 | Island Health

URL: https://www.islandhealth.ca/news/news-releases/island-health-temporarily-suspends-pay-parking/

Description: In an effort to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, Island Health is temporarily suspending pay parking for the public, staff and medical staff, at all health authority owned and operated sites, effective April 1, 2020 until further notice.

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Subject:   Island Health,  BC Transit

Title: End of an era for Vancouver Island as Lady Rose Marine Services announces closing | Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle

URL: https://www.ladysmithchronicle.com/business/end-of-an-era-for-vancouver-island-as-lady-rose-marine-services-announces-closing/

Description: Lady Rose Marine Services will close its doors as of Aug. 31, after 75 years of freight and passenger service down the Alberni Inlet.

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Subject:   Lady Rose Marine Services,  Surrell, Mike,  BC Ferries,  Osborne, Josie,  Broken Islands Lodge,  Williams, Shannon,  Williams, Phil,  Huu-ay-aht First Nations,  Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations,  Cootes, Trevor,  Mieras, Peter,  Rendezvous Dive Adventures,  Smith, Roland

Title: Port of Prince Rupert delivers another record year amid COVID-19 pandemic | Prince Rupert Port Authority

URL: https://www.rupertport.com/2020-record-year/

Description: Despite unprecedented challenges brought on by the pandemic, 32.4 million tonnes of cargo moved through the Port of Prince Rupert in 2020, nine percent more than in 2019.

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Subject:   Prince Rupert Port Authority,  Port of Prince Rupert,  Stevenson, Shaun

Title: Postpone your visit to Salt Spring Island | Salt Spring Island Chamber of Commerce

URL: https://www.saltspringchamber.com/postpone-your-visit-to-salt-spring-island/

Description: Given the situation, we ask that you stay safely in your home to help our island, province and country deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Subject:   Salt Spring Island Chamber of Commerce

Title: COVID-19 Sunshine Coast emergency operations centre bulletin | April 3, 2020 | District of Sechelt

URL: https://www.sechelt.ca/Portals/0/public%20document%20library/Public%20Notices/2020-04-03%20Emergency%20Operatios%20Centre%20%20COVID%20Bulletin%2010.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,  Sunshine Coast Transit System,  BC Transit,  Sechelt Farmers' and Artisans' Market