Hey everyone, just passing along more updated information – the BC Provincial Health Officer has now banned gatherings of more than 50 people.
INFO: What is “Need to Know…”
Hey everyone, we’ve come across an easy to read “need to know” guide on Coronavirus (COVID-19), please check it out and pass it along as needed.
Update: International Travel
I know there are a few Home Share Providers that are planning trips away; please see this article on International Travel from the Government of Canada.
Community Support Events Cancelled (Coronavirus (COVID-19))
Hi all:
It is with a heavy heart that we let you know that all group events (community support, etc) are cancelled until further notice.
Notes going forward:
- CSWs will make individual appointments (1:1) with people on their caseloads who would be most negatively affected by going without support
- Please be mindful of where you go (no public spaces (malls, fitness facilities, etc) except a walk at the park, etc) – safe, wide open spaces only.
- Wash your hands and encourage the person we support (PS) to wash theirs often
- If the PS or their CSW are unwell or there is a risk of exposure, err on the side of caution and cancel the appointment
- Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to help
- Keep an eye on our website for any info that we come across that may help. (direct link: https://commconn.ca/category/coronavirus-covid-19/ )
This will likely affect the Kelowna community support team more any others.
Please stay safe and be well.
Jackie and Brian
Social Distancing… what is it and why is it important?
Hey everyone:
Here’s a great article from The Atlantic on the concept of Social Distancing and what it is, etc. Please check it out for some information on what you can do to minimize the risk of getting the Coronavirus (or others).
For a really geeky article on why Social Distancing works and how a pandemic spreads so quickly, check out this article from the Washington Post.
And finally, for some safe and not so safe activities as far as Social Distancing is concerned, check out this poster:
Stay well!
Brian
Harold and Eva’s Epic Adventure!
Hey everyone:
Got the COOLEST note from Eva C – she and Harold N had an amazing adventure to Penticton from their home in Nelson to see a Roy Orbison tribute. Please check out her note and the pictures below and.. way to go you two…!
Hello Brian
Harold and I wanted to say Hello from our little adventure to Penticton yesterday and on our way back today .
We went to a Roy Orbison Tribute band performance from Victoria called” The Lonely “
Awesome Band!!
We stayed in a motel overnight in Penticton.
I help Harold doing recycling every week and we save up money for tix and food like this Event . We are skipping the Elvis Festival this year . Just to take a break. So this was a perfect :)….
….Here are photos and you can use them on the website HN is cool with that.
Cheers
Eva and Harold
Harold at the Deadwood Cafe in Greenwood 
Orbison Tribute “The Lonely Band” 
Eva and Harold 
Harold and the King 
Friends having dinner at Theo’s
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information: Canada
Hey everyone:
Here’s the link to the Government of Canada’s Information and Response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Thorough resource if you want up-to-date information on the number of cases and, more importantly, what to do to protect yourself.
Remember: for all of our Coronavirus related info, choose the category on the right hand side of our website or click here.
Take care and have a great weekend.
INFO: Events and Travel news
Hey everyone, passing along new Coronavirus (COVID-19) information about events and travel.
The provincial government has banned any gatherings larger than 250 people for the time being.
In addition, the provincial government says travel outside of Canada is “very risky” right now. They have said this includes travel to the United States. They are “strongly advising” against any non-essential travel outside of Canada.
Though the borders are staying open for now, the provincial government suggests that anyone who chooses to travel outside of Canada be required to stay home from work and school for 14 days when they get back to BC. This ‘isolation’ would be ‘voluntary’.
More info here.
INFO: CLBC webpage for updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Hey everyone, please take a minute to check out CLBC’s webpage here. CLBC is posting regular updates when they have new information, resources, and strategies to help us all stay healthy.
You can also find everything we have posted on our website, by choosing “Coronavirus (COVID-19)” from the Categories drop-down menu on the right-hand side of this page.
INFO: New dates for Inclusion BC Conference
Hey everyone, we were notified this morning that Inclusion BC has rescheduled its annual conference to October 4-6, 2020 in Surrey, B.C. The conference was scheduled to take place in May. Here is a link to the new conference info page.
