Hey everyone, there have been changes to COVID-19 restrictions in our province this week — this news article explains a bit about these new provincial restrictions, and gives a good ‘overview’ on where the province sits as it relates to stats on COVID-19 cases. Many thanks to Jackie for passing this along!
Beat the Cold!
The past week has seen dropping temperatures and chilly weather here in the Okanagan, and across BC…
It’s important to know how to stay safe in the cold! Check out these 7 steps to cold weather safety, ICBC’s winter driving webpage, and Shift Into Winter from the Winter Driving Safety Alliance for more information on how to stay safe.
Have a Great Weekend!
Hey everyone, we wanted to say HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND to you all! Please remember to be safe and healthy while you are “doing your thing” — whether “your thing” is Halloween, Dia de Los Muertos, or something else entirely!
Don’t forget about the Spook-tacular Live-Stream happening tonight, or the Virtual Halloween Dance happening tomorrow!
No matter what you’re celebrating (safely) this weekend, send us a picture of how you “made it great” and we’ll post it next week!
Daylight Saving Time Ends…
Hey everyone, just a reminder that Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends this weekend on Sunday! Since this change happens in the wee hours of the morning on November 1st, you might want to change your clocks (if needed) the night before, when you go to bed.
Spook It Up!
Hey everyone, don’t forget this coming Friday night is the Nelson Cares LIVE-STREAM SPOOKTACULAR!
Your social distancing reminder of the week…
…is the first thing on Dr. Theresa Tam’s “P.A.C.E. Yourself” list! Check out this post from Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer!
Keep #publichealth measures ↑ to keep #COVID19 ↓, P.A.C.E. yourself with: pic.twitter.com/bqGWijFXDj
— Dr. Theresa Tam (@CPHO_Canada) June 4, 2020
Win the Fight…
Hey everyone, the Boston Consulting Group has posted some great COVID-19 articles and resources on their Restarting Societies and Economies—Safely page — check it out here!
Virtual Dance for Halloween!
Hey everyone
The BC Self Advocates are putting together a virtual Halloween Dance this Saturday for Halloween. Check out all the details here.
What’s the most creative way you’ve seen to stay in touch during Covid-19?
See you (virtually or not) out there!
Check Out “Here to Help”
Here to Help is a BC-based resource there to help you take care of your mental health and use substances in healthier ways, find the information you need to manage mental health and substance use problems, and learn how you can support a loved one. Check out their website, and pass along the information!
COVID-19 Resources
Hey everyone, we have added a new link to our list of COVID-19 resources at the side of the page, this is specific to the Okanagan — check it out here: https://www.castanet.net/covid19-resources/.
