Columbia Valley Community & Economic Support Team
COVID-19 Update - April 6th, 2020
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WE ARE UNITED AND WE ARE HERE TO SERVE, SUPPORT & GUIDE YOU, DURING THIS CHALLENGING TIME
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These updates will come to you at minimum
Monday, Wednesday & Friday before 5 pm
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This mail-out is available to anyone so please encourage others to subscribe.
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Canada's Emergancy Benefit Applications Open This Week.
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It is important to know during the application period for the Canada Emergency Benefit, applications will be accepted on certain days of the week, depending on your birth month, in order to reduce the strain on their online portal.
- Mondays: Those born in January, February and March.
- Tuesdays: Those born in April, May and June
- Wednesdays: Those born in July, August and September
- Thursdays: Those born in October, November and December
- Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays: Everyone can apply.
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A brand new website to help Canadian businesses navigate the COVID-19 reality and prepare for recovery.
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Launched just today
, The Government of Canada, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome you to the
Canadian Business Resilience Network,
where you’ll find the latest information, tools and resources businesses need to make it through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A Great Read for Employers
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There’s no question the COVID-19 pandemic is hitting the tourism and hospitality industry hard. The timing is incredibly inopportune as the crisis comes just as employers were gearing up for their important and busy summer season.
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The Latest
Snapshot
from the Regional District of East Kootenay
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The RDEK Board of Directors has unanimously passed a resolution calling on the Provincial Health Officer to introduce stronger measures and provide additional clarity around travel between communities in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read All About It!
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A
new number
everyone should know is
211
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As more and more people are appropriately self-isolating, many seniors who live
independently with the help of family and friends, are finding those supports
unavailable.
Seniors needing assistance and volunteers prepared to help may register by calling 2-1-1
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The latest from the CBT.
To help small business in the Basin, the Trust will:
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- provide low interest working capital loans to help businesses meet immediate needs or plan for future recovery
- increase the support available through the Impact Investment Fund
- waive fees for Basin RevUp
- provide increased wage subsidy support through Summer Works and the Career Internship Program
- increase the resources available through Basin Business Advisors and Training Fee Support. Read More
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From Scratch
will deliver to your door in Invermere, Fairmont, and Canal Flats.
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Starting next Monday, April 6th, get a
MADE FROM SCRATCH COMFORT MEAL BOX
Each delicious box contains our choices of 2 frozen entrees meals (4 portions per meal), 2 of our well-loved condiments & a selection of BC produced foods ranging from salt to tea, coffee, honey, chocolate, salsa or pickles
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Find Out More
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Carry forward the local support and get your tires at
Cleanline Auto!
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Did you know Cleanline is offering a valet service right now? They will pick up and deliver vehicles right to your driveway!
Cleanline is also donating $50 to our Food Bank for every set of tires they sell this month. Their goal is to raise $1000!
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Don't let the recent snow fool you. Summer is on the way,
so
be ready!
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ION² Suspension is open, stocked with parts and ready to help you get on your bike asap!
They are recognized as a BC essential service (of course!) and are implementing the measures prescribed by the various public health authorities.
Request a booking today!
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A wonderful place
for the community, and especially
our seniors, to go when the air clears
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The Columbia House Enhancement Society (CHES) has been working extensively to see the healing garden become reality.
Now more than ever they need our help to finish this project.
CHES plans to have their Helicopter Ball Drop in September and would love your involvement
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Sydicate has a
new
web-store!
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And they are offering 50% off winter stuff! Use code: WINTER50. For curb-side pick up or local delivery, you can email them with questions
info@syndicateboardshop.com
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Whats your business up to? Engage with us and become a
HEADLINE
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Three websites that
your business should explore!
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The Columbia Valley Community Economic Support Team have discovered three great websites that have been designed to help promote your business and attract customers during COVID19.
Enter your details in one that suites your business or get involved in all three! Click on their logos to discover more information!
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What support is available to
you?
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- Support for individuals and families
- Support for people facing unemployment
- Support for people who are sick, quarantined, or in directed self-isolation
- Support to businesses
- Avoiding layoffs
- Supporting financial stability
- Support for farmers
- Access to credit
- Its all here!
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Get the
answers you need
directly from the source!
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The Columbia Valley Community & Economic Support Team meets regularly each week and are tackling our Valley's challenges head on!
They understand that everyone has a unique story during this time and they are available to answer your questions. So whats on your mind?
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Your Local Network to
Help
and
Be Helped
is here...
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It is
imperative
that our community rallies together during this time and we strongly encourage everyone to
support local business
as much as possible.
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Many local businesses have created an official statement on their website and social media (like the one above). In an effort to centralize communication from your business to our visitors, municipalities and local community members, Please quickly submit your information below.
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This newsletter is brought to you by the
Columbia Valley
Community & Economic Support Team
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Do you have something you think we should include in this newsletter?
We want to hear from you.
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