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COVID-19: Ucluelet’s Black Rock Oceanfront Resort implements full closure

COVID-19: Ucluelet’s Black Rock Oceanfront Resort implements full closure

Wickaninnish Inn temporarily closes its doors to new arrivals and The Cabins closes for 30 days.
Possible COVID-19 exposure reported at Ladysmith Boys and Girls Club

Possible COVID-19 exposure reported at Ladysmith Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club recommends staff and families follow provincial guidelines
Driver takes out power pole south of Courtenay

Driver takes out power pole south of Courtenay

One person taken to hospital, as traffic backed up along Old Island Highway
COVID-19: Tofino asks visitors to postpone trips, return home

COVID-19: Tofino asks visitors to postpone trips, return home

“For now, please enjoy Tofino vicariously through images and your memories of past visits.”
Be safe while using the outdoors for social distancing, B.C. search and rescue group urges

Be safe while using the outdoors for social distancing, B.C. search and rescue group urges

Provides list of recommendations so you can come home safe
Island RCMP warn against COVID-19 scams

Island RCMP warn against COVID-19 scams

Government of Canada also reminds people to be alert for fraudsters
COVID-19: Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations members stop visitors en route to Tofino and Ucluelet

COVID-19: Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations members stop visitors en route to Tofino and Ucluelet

“As much as we don’t want to do this, we need to cap the pandemic.”
Comox Valley governments set up level two emergency centre

Comox Valley governments set up level two emergency centre

Centre set up after a collaborative meeting of officials on March 17
North Island-Powell River MP continues to advocate during time of crisis

North Island-Powell River MP continues to advocate during time of crisis

North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney says the NDP is working closely with all parties at Parliament Hill while Canadians deal with the impact of the coronavirus epidemic.
Comox Valley RCMP suspends civilian fingerprinting

Comox Valley RCMP suspends civilian fingerprinting

The temporary move affects job applicant, potential volunteers