$120K Invested by United Way in Local Agencies to Support Seniors Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis
To support vulnerable seniors affected by COVID-19, UWCNVI has funded 25 local
organizations from the Malahat to Port Hardy through grants of up to $5000. The
COVID-19 Seniors Response Fund is funded by the Government of Canada’s New
Horizons for Seniors Program.
The Merville Community Victory Garden Blasts Off
In the large, fenced, Community Garden, industrious workers have created the first two 20 x 20 foot plots to be used for garden planting. On Sunday, 7 excited amateur gardeners, under the able guidance of Xander the Green, dug in and filled the nutrient rich earth with hundreds of plants. A rudimentary watering system was set up and the fencing was secured so that wild foragers will be held at bay. This Victory Garden will be the talk of the hamlet when the produce starts rolling in.
YQQ Airport Update
We would also like to thank our airport partners—the small businesses that provide support to the
airlines and passengers. They have reduced staffing levels, are working remotely, or have
temporarily closed. Like many frontline services, the work of our airport staff continues to facilitate
critical humanitarian work and essential travel, including medevac, military, and limited scheduled
service via WestJet to and from Calgary.
CVCF Working To Ensure That None of Our Neighbours Are Left Behind
The support we have received from our donors to the COVID-19 Fund, many first-time donors to the CVCF, and the Comox Valley Regional District and Courtenay Rotary Club, has made these grants possible. We can’t thank you enough for your support and for being part of our community’s collective response to this pandemic.
Comox Valley Community Foundation takes part in new Emergency Community Support Fund
The Comox Valley Community Foundation is pleased to announce that it will be providing
an additional $121,850 to support local charities responding to COVID-19 as part of a new
partnership with Community Foundations of Canada, United Way Centraide Canada and
the Canadian Red Cross, funded through the Government of Canada’s $350 million
Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). This vast national effort aims to support
vulnerable populations disproportionately affected by COVID-19.
Indoor Recreation Facilities Remain Closed Until Further Notice
“Local governments are working together to carefully develop staged reopening plans based on the WorkSafe BC, BCRPA and the Province of BC’s guidelines for our regional and municipal indoor recreation facilities,” explains CVRD Board Chair and EOC Spokesperson Jesse Ketler. “Once all the site-dependent plans are completed they will be posted online and at each facility. Consistency, collaboration and safety of our staff and residents is of utmost importance as we continue to move forward.”
Federal Dollars to be Invested in the Nanaimo Area by United Way to Support Community Agencies During the Pandemic
“Organizations doing critical work with vulnerable people in central and northern
Vancouver Island communities are well positioned to understand where the greatest
needs are in the midst of this public health crisis,” said Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP Paul
Manly. “This funding will assist them to adapt to new service delivery protocols and
meet increased service needs. These are very challenging times for front line agencies,
I want to personally acknowledge them, and thank them for their efforts.”
CVRD Board Directs Staff to Develop COVID-19 Renewal Plan
As British Columbians begin taking the first careful steps together to restart the BC economy, the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) will transition away from a state of pandemic response and focus on the renewal of local government services in our community.
Regional Emergency Operations Centre Reopening Select Outdoor Recreation Facilities
After careful preparation and planning, the Comox Valley local governments are announcing a limited reopening of select outdoor recreation facilities in Comox, Courtenay, Cumberland and the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD).
Indoor recreation facilities and outdoor playgrounds throughout the region remain closed, pending further updates and direction from the Ministry of Health and Worksafe BC. The CVRD’s Beach Fire Program is also suspended, along with special events and organized group sports such as soccer, rugby, baseball, and basketball leagues.
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