Be Kind, Be Calm, Be Safe
“This is our time to be kind, to be calm, and to be safe.” — Dr. Bonnie Henry.
Strong public health efforts are underway to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and many of our residents and businesses on the Saanich Peninsula will need support during this trying time.
This site is a way to help connect the community with resources and share stories.
We are in this together.
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We will be posting local resources in this space to connect residents with helpful information.
Do you know about new services, such as special shopping hours for those at high risk? Senior services? A way to support a local business online, perhaps? Leave a link to the resources you may have found valuable below.View All Ideasabout 1 year ago
Services for Vulnerable Residents
Shoal Centre and Beacon Community Services are working to provide contacts and resources for our vulnerable residents of our community to provide them with psychosocial support, assistance etc, as well as a contact for concerned community members in regards to their current employment status and any questions they may have. Senior/Vulnerable members Contact Number 250.656.5537 Employment Situations/Questions 250.656.0134 Both these numbers are being manned from 8:30 am – 6 pm but this could possibly change to 11 am – 6 pm.
about 1 year ago
Grocery, restaurant and more who are offering delivery and take out services in North Saanich.
https://www.peninsulachamber.ca/notices/north-saanich-business-updates/
about 1 year ago
Central Saanich grocery stores, restaurants, wellness and more who are offering delivery and takeout.
https://www.peninsulachamber.ca/notices/central-saanich-business-updates/
about 1 year ago
Here’s an article about some support for small businesses.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/how-to-find-out-if-your-business-qualifies-for-the-covid-19-wage-subsidy-1.5503556 If some small businesses can keep people working longer, then paychecks for local workers can continue that much longer.
about 1 year ago
Town of Sidney grocery stores, restaurants and more who are offering delivery and takeout.
https://www.peninsulachamber.ca/notices/town-of-sidney/
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