B.C. Parks is closing all provincial parks ahead of the long weekend in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus after physical distancing measures in the wilderness…
COVID-19
What is the Canada Emergency Response Benefit?
If you stopped working because of COVID-19, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) may provide you with temporary income support. The CERB provides $500 a week for up to 16…
Essential workers talk about how COVID-19 affects them
Health-care workers, grocery store staff, transit drivers and food delivery workers are among those being hailed as heroes for providing much-needed services amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Canadian Press spoke…
Do I need to get tested? Fact sheet from the BC Centre for Disease Control
Testing is available for all who need it but not everyone requires a test. If you develop symptoms, use the BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool to help determine if you need further assessment or…
The Hope for Wellness Help Line
The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent Help Line counsellors can help if…
B.C. startup launches app to help swamped health-care workers outside of work
A Vancouver tech company is launching a free app, meant to help health-care workers manage their lives outside of work as they battle the COVID-19 pandemic. The app, called…