Darnelda Siegers Mayor of Sechelt

RCMP online crime reporting. Please note the parameters.

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Did you know that it takes a week of rain to recharge the Chapman Water System? Find out more about our regional water supply & demand model at the link below.... The SCRD Infrastructure Services Team has been producing weekly informational videos about our water systems. You can find them on the SCRD YouTube Channel.

Rescheduled due to technical issues. See you there!

No tickets sold on site. Only prepurchased to manage attendance as per provincial health order. Will we see you there? It will be a fun evening.

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From Vancouver Coastal Health. Were you at the Sandman Suites in Vancouver on Davie anytime between July 7 to July 16th? Read the release below. For Immediate Release | July 17, 2020... COVID-19 notification for Sandman Suites (1160 Davie St., Vancouver) Vancouver, BC Vancouver Coastal Health is notifying people who visited the Sandman Suites (1160 Davie St., Vancouver) about a possible exposure to COVID-19 from July 7 to July 16. Individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 attended the Sandman Suites on those dates. There is no known risk to anyone who attended the Sandman Suites outside those dates. Public Health has followed up with close contacts directly and this exposure is considered to be low risk. There is no ongoing risk to the community. As a precaution, we are advising people who attended the Sandman Suites from July 7 to July 16 to monitor themselves for 14 days. As long as they remain healthy and do not develop symptoms, there is no need to self-isolate and they should continue with their usual daily activities. If you have no symptoms, testing is not recommended because it is not accurate or useful. If you develop any symptoms of COVID-19, please seek testing and immediately self-isolate. Please call ahead and wear a mask when seeking testing. COVID-19 is spread by respiratory droplets when a person who is sick coughs or sneezes. It can also be spread when a healthy person touches an object or surface (e.g. a doorknob or a table) with the virus on it, and then touches their mouth, nose or eyes before washing their hands. Most people who get COVID-19 have only mild disease, but a few people can get very sick and may need to go to hospital. The symptoms of COVID-19 may include fatigue, loss of appetite, fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, loss of smell and/or diarrhea. If you are concerned you may have been exposed and have questions, you can speak to Public Health staff at 604-675-3900. For general information about COVID-19 visit: Vancouver Coastal Health COVID-19 page http://www.vch.ca/covid-19 Testing Sites https://experience.arcgis.com//3862560c5a41418e9d78f4f8168

Here is a COVID update from Vancouver Coastal Health

I have been reading a number of posts regarding BC Ferries and the inconveniences locals are having. Here’s some background on the situation at BC Ferries. They are dealing with the result of the pandemic just like everyone else. This past spring, when BC Ferries would have usually hired their seasonal staff, plans were put on hold due to COVID. They could not hire and train any seasonal staff. Then, essential travel and resident pri...Continue reading

Local numbers of COVID cases released. And, an opportunity to connect with our local Medical Health Office, Dr. Geoff McKee. Tune in and get your questions answered on Facebook Live. Details Tuesday July 7th from 12:00 - 12:30. https://www.facebook.com/events/649652615623085/ https://www.coastreporter.net//medical-health-officer-reve

AN IMPORTANT COMMUNITY CONVERSATION. PLEASE LISTEN. THIS IS OUR CURRENT REALITY ON THE SUNSHINE COAST From Coast Reporter Radio: This week on Coast Reporter Radio we look at the unsanctioned safe consumption site in Sechelt and how local governments are responding and we get a visit from the ghost of ferry protests past.... https://www.coastreporter.net//coast-reporter-radio-safe-c

I’m not familiar with the details in this article. Would someone who is familiar with climate change modelling weigh in, please?

The result of exponential growth. Scary.

Mayor's message June 19th. Upcoming business forum June 25th. Give input on your needs as a business over the next 90 days. Register at www.powherhouse.ca Info on COVID data.... https://youtu.be/uyXdF0Q2LiU

Plagarized with permission from Mayor Josie Osborne of Tofino's post on June 17th (with edits by me) "Plate hate" has no place here. Today, Premier John Horgan indicated it's likely that BC will move into Phase 3 of the Restart Plan next week, and that means we will all be able to travel between communities more comfortably and openly, keeping in mind the Golden Rules of hand washing, physical distancing, small groups outdoors, and staying home if we feel at all sick.... Yes, we've already seen quite a few visitors here on the West Coast - and it's brought up a range of feelings amongst the region's residents - from happiness at being back to work, to worry about overwhelming our local hospital, to concern that every visitor isn't behaving the way we wish they would. We have come so far. We are ready to host visitors responsibly. Local businesses have been able to implement and practice their new protocols, and we are getting used to them too. We are being patient and kind with post office, grocery and retail store staff, we are celebrating the return of favourite local restaurants, and we are supporting our local schools and childcare centres as kids tried it out again this June. We have doubled our bubbles and hugged friends and family we have been long awaiting to hug. We have returned to doctors and dentist appointments, some of us have been lucky enough to get our hair cut! We *will* take the time to look back and learn from the last three months, and we will continue to advocate for the supports needed by businesses, vulnerable populations, families, and individuals. We will also continue to follow public health guidance, and take all the measures required to protect the older and more vulnerable people in our region. With the official start of summer this coming weekend, here on the Sunshine Coast we also need to focus on everything summer can be for our community and the region. That means supporting our businesses as they do everything they can to have the best summer possible, respecting the needs and precautions that First Nations have put in place for their communities, and above all being the best hosts we can as people emerge from crowded cities and escape to the incredible beaches and ocean we are so lucky to enjoy daily. It's getting to be the time to share again - and one of the best ways to support this community is to show our hospitality with pride, with patience, and with kindness. We can do this

What do you need from your town and region in the next 90 days to get back on track under the current conditions? Please let us know. This online business forum is free to attend. https://www.powherhouse.com/scbrc-register/

A deadline is looming that will see employees who were temporarily laid off due to pandemic restrictions deemed, by statute, to be terminated.

BC Ferries Update June 8, 2020. This is a long post. Today, Chair Lori Pratt, Mayor Bill Beamish and I had a zoom meeting with CEO Mark Collins and VP of Strategy and Community Engagement Brian Anderson of BC Ferries. We asked questions and got some clarification on items we have been hearing about in the community. So here goes. Capacity - the Queen of Surrey can accommodate approximately 308 cars (assuming regular single family vehicle size) and 1494 passengers and crew....Continue reading

June 5, 2020 A message of inclusion and acceptance from Mayor Siegers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y-VeCUgMao