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COVID-19: Lady Minto Hospital Medical St...
Lady Minto Hospital Medical Staff Association on 21 hours ago
A gentle reminder to people who have been asking whether there are cases on Salt Spring—we are committed to the confidentiality of our patients and will not disclose any more than the information you are receiving from the Medical Officer of Health. Our regulatory body, The College of Physicians and Surgeons has said: “….Dr. Henry […]
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COVID-19: Donate to Support the Lady Min...
Lady Minto Hospital Foundation on 22 hours ago
Lady Minto Hospital is here for you during the COVID-19 crisis, however the hospital and the people who take care of all of us need your help. In light of the potential COVID-19 risk we all face, Lady Minto Hospital is planning, training and working to be ready for all eventualities. More critical than ever, […]
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COVID-19: Harbour Air Temporarily Suspen...
Harbour Air on March 27, 2020
Harbour Air will temporarily suspend regularly scheduled flights beginning Sat, March 28. - As the COVID-19 epidemic continues to spread throughout the Province and with safety as our top value at Harbour Air, we have decided that it is in the best interest of our employees and our customers to cease all Harbour Air scheduled […]
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COVID-19: Salt Spring Island Foundation ...
Salt Spring Foundation on March 26, 2020
The Salt Spring Island Foundation has established the COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Relief Fund in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Foundation is making an initial contribution of $20,000 and will also be receiving a CRD Grant-in-Aid of $5,000 for the fund. In addition, Country Grocer will be partnering with the Foundation to support the […]
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COVID-19: SD64 Letter from Superintenden...
Salt Spring News on March 26, 2020
Dear families of students in SD64: As we all know, the return to school after Spring Break this year is anything but normal. I want to reassure you that district staff have been working throughout the break, in partnership with provincial authorities, to ensure that public education continues to provide high quality learning and support […]
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COVID-19: Open Burning Restrictions Issu...
Salt Spring News on March 26, 2020
Open Burning Restrictions Issued for Salt Spring Island and All High Smoke Sensitivity Zones in British Columbia - As cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in BC continue to increase, the BC Centre for Dis- ease Control recommends implementing measures that help to reduce excess air pollution in populated airsheds across the province. There is strong […]
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Peas and Big Fat Cutworms
Linda Gilkeson on March 26, 2020
I was shocked, I tell you, shocked! at how many big fat cutworms I shook from the sod I was trimming from edges of my garden beds today. I think I will just let the peas I started indoors grow for a little longer before sending them out to face such monsters (plus, it is […]
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COVID-19: Lady Minto Hospital Medical St...
Lady Minto Hospital Medical Staff Association on March 26, 2020
We are in the calm before the storm and it is what we do right now that will determine the severity of the coming storm. We want to thank all the residents and businesses of Salt Spring who are doing an incredible job of physical distancing and thus literally saving lives. So many people are […]
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COVID-19: Lady Minto Hospital Medical St...
Lady Minto Hospital Medical Staff Association on March 25, 2020
Over the last week or so, we have focused on what individuals can do to prevent transmission of COVID, how to access care, etc. Today we would like to recognize the stress and anxiety that this virus has caused in the community. Many of us have friends, family members, and neighbours who have lost their […]
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