COVID-19 Archives - Page 9 of 12 - Gulf Islands Driftwood

Medical staff association says efforts must continue

Contributed Article - April 20, 2020

By Lady Minto Hospital Medical Staff Association Our efforts are working to flatten the curve, but international experience shows we cannot let up those efforts without...

Medical staff association provides April 16 update

Contributed Article - April 16, 2020

By Lady Minto Hospital Medical Staff Association We continue to do extremely well in B.C. with very low numbers of COVID cases. This is thanks...

Crafty islanders sew personal masks

Elizabeth Nolan - April 15, 2020

Changing knowledge about COVID-19 and the way it spreads means more Canadians may soon be sporting non-surgical masks in public. Islanders who need direction on...

Message to stay home lands

Elizabeth Nolan - April 15, 2020

Fears that Salt Spring and the southern Gulf Islands would be over-run by visitors over the Easter long weekend turned out to be largely...

Foundation announces further COVID-19 grants

Elizabeth Nolan - April 14, 2020

The Salt Spring Island Foundation’s COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Relief Fund has reached $140,000 and is well on the way to the target of...

Staying the course

Contributed Article - April 13, 2020

BY LADY MINTO HOSPITAL MEDICAL STAFF ASSOCIATION There is not much new to report today, which is wonderful. This is a case where boring is...

Salt Spring task force launches “Stay Home Stay Safe” campaign

Elizabeth Nolan - April 11, 2020

“If you love Salt Spring, please refrain from visiting our island now.” With a sunny long holiday weekend looming, that was the message from Salt...

Break the curve, not the rules

Contributed Article - April 9, 2020

BY LADY MINTO HOSPITAL MEDICAL STAFF ASSOCIATION As we go into what looks like a gorgeous long weekend, the medical staff have a few concerns. Please...

CRD urges compliance to keep parks open

Elizabeth Nolan - April 9, 2020

The Capital Regional District is calling for visitors to CRD regional and electoral area parks to make the decision to choose a park close to...

Easter celebrations take new form

Elizabeth Nolan - April 8, 2020

Easter services are among the community events on Salt Spring that will not take place in their usual form or setting this year due...

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