One Earth-One Ocean: “Sooke Wave” Orca Event In recognition of World Oceans Day on Monday June 8, The Orca Pod is organizing a “Sooke Wave Orca Event” to show our concern for Social and Climate Justice. The pop-up event will … Continue reading →
Since the last report, there has been 1 new test-positive cases in B.C. and no epidemiologically-linked cases. Epi-linked cases are people connected to test-positive cases who had COVID-19 but were not tested and have since recovered; reliable serology testing—which is … Continue reading →
The Province is extending a temporary ministerial order until Dec. 31, 2020, to continue to allow health-care workers and other public sector staff to use communication tools not normally permitted for use during the COVID-19 state of emergency. On March … Continue reading →
The federal government is introducing a special one-time, tax-free payment to individuals who are certificate holders of the Disability Tax Credit as of June 1, 2020, as follows: $600 for Canadians with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate. $300 for Canadians with a … Continue reading →
In recognition of World Oceans Day on June 8, The Orca Pod is organizing a “Sooke Wave Orca Event” to show our concern for Social and Climate Justice. The pop-up event will take place from 4-5 pm along the Sooke … Continue reading →
Youth who have aged out of government care and are ready to pursue post-secondary education this fall will have an additional $250,000 from the Youth Futures Education Fund (YFEF) to help them with expenses beyond tuition, such as rent, utilities … Continue reading →
–Ministry of Attorney General The Province is providing temporary relief to hospitality licensees who have had to suspend their operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. These licensees will be allowed to sell their existing liquor stock to other … Continue reading →
Taylor Bachrach (federal MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley, NDP critic for Infrastructure and Communities) chats with Sooke Mayor Maja Tait, regarding the many significant impacts of COVID-19 on Canada’s towns and cities.
Continue reading →Since the last report, there have been 5 new test-positive cases in B.C. and 4 epidemiologically-linked cases. Epi-linked cases are people connected to test-positive cases who had COVID-19 but were not tested and have since recovered; reliable serology testing—which is … Continue reading →
Governments, employers and unions must all work urgently to address several critical weaknesses in Canada’s employment laws and policies to ensure the re-opening of the economy in the wake of COVID-19 can be safe and sustained. That’s the core message … Continue reading →
