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BC COVID-19 Survey
The BC Government wants to hear from you. How has the pandemic affected your life? Take the online survey and have your voice heard. We are especially looking for young people and people in more remote communities to tell us …
Letter to the Editor sent May 5 – Virtual mental health support available during COVID-19
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Safe Seniors, Strong Communities – May 6, 2020
Working with community partners like LUSH Valley and Comox Valley Seniors Support Society and others, Better at Home matches volunteers with older adults to help them safely stay put, to protect themselves and others. Help with grocery shopping, medication drop …
Lifelong Learning Centre during COVID-19 times – May 5, 2020
As we are all acutely aware, times have changed, and CV Lifelong Learning Centre have taken on many additional tasks to support those that need it: they have set up a a free internet café, outdoor hand washing station and …
Food Security in the Comox Valley – April 20, 2020
It has been heartening to see people and organizations in our community stepping up quickly to provide food security for the many people that have been impacted by the COVID19 pandemic. To help, to donate, or to be helped with …
Downtown Businesses Video – April 15, 2020
We all know how hard small businesses have been hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. But through adversity, I see resilience all around me. Stores are finding different ways to serve you by moving to on-line shopping, deliveries, or front door …
Farmers Market Video – April 14, 2020
During this time of uncertainty, it’s important to support your community and each other. We all know how important agriculture is to the Comox Valley, and a trip to a farmers market is an easy way to get the groceries …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about the Gardens on Anderton in the Legislature
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about the Gardens on Anderton in the Legislature. You can watch the video here, or read the transcript below. As you drive through the fertile farmlands of the Comox Valley, on your way to the …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard Spoke about Childcare in the Legislature
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about childcare in the Legislature. You can watch the 2-part video here, or read the transcript below. This past Friday I was wonderfully rejuvenated by a visit to a high-quality, affordable child care centre …