Sooke Chamber is working with the BC Chamber to get you the COVID-19 information you need
In the last two days, the BC Chamber has received over 2300 responses to the Chamber network’s COVID-19 Business Impacts Survey on BCMindReader.com. Please add your voice – the survey will be live until Wednesday March 18th. Above all else, business are asking government for three things: To work with banks and lending institutions to offer zero-interest loans, loan […]
COVID-19 Prime Minister’s Update: March 17, 2020
At 11:30 Eastern time (8:30 Pacific Time), Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed the country. Here is a summary of what was said. Anything that appears in quotes is directly attributable to Trudeau. Ontario has declared a provincial state of emergency. “Ontario is taking the right steps.” Trudeau took a moment to recognize and appreciate […]
The latest COVID-19 News from BC – March 16, 2020
The following is an overview of this morning’s conference in BC Dr. Bonnie Henry. There are 30 additional cases (including on Vancouver Island) for a total of 103 cases in BC. BC has about 7,000 beds in total. Six are in hospital, everyone else is being managed at home. Five are fully recovered. There have […]
The latest COVID-19 news from the Prime Minister of Canada – March 16, 2020
The following are rough notes of Justine Trudeau, Canada’s Prime Minister, to Canadians, delivered shortly after 10:30 am Pacific Time. Justine Trudeau: Canadian response is based on science and evidence. As the situation evolves, so too with the response. Canada will take increasingly aggressive steps to keep Canadians safe. International Travel We are closing borders […]
Canadian Chamber welcomes today’s comments by Prime Minister Trudeau
March 13, 2020 – The Canadian Chamber of Commerce today issued the following statement (see the full video below) regarding the government’s financial system response plan for COVID-19: The Canadian Chamber of Commerce welcomes today’s commitment by the Prime Minister to assist individuals and small and medium-sized businesses that have been hard-hit by the pandemic. […]
SURVEY: How is COVID-19 affecting your business?
The following email comes from the BC Chamber of Commerce. Through their membership, Sooke Chamber members have representation with the provincial Chamber. We at the Sooke Chamber are encouraging all businesses to respond to this survey so that the provincial and local chambers can better respond to your needs at this difficult time. Dear Members, […]
CRD notes risk is low, recommends practical precautions
-CRD media release Although the risk to British Columbia communities remains low, the Capital Regional District (CRD) would like to assure visitors, patrons and clients that the CRD is actively monitoring the status of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and taking appropriate precautions. As a local government, we take direction from the Provincial Health Officer through […]
Pandemic Preparedness for Business
In today’s global world, systems are more interconnected than ever. It stands to reason then, if a pandemic strikes in one part of the world, the opportunities for it to spread are that much greater. Pandemic Preparedness Guide Should COVID-19 escalate in Canada, some of the things businesses need to plan for include: Staff absences […]
Local Chamber Member is hiring: Stick in the Mud needs a Baker
We need a baker! The Stick in the Mud is seeking someone nice to work in the Kitchen/Bakery. The work environment is supportive, fast-paced and fun. Creativity is appreciated as much as your ability to self motivate…But coffee helps with that! Our kitchen makes almost everything from scratch so you need to know your way around […]
Tourism: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) update from Destination BC (last updated Feb 28, 2020)
Destination BC is keeping a close eye on the Coronavirus activity world wide. Visit their Coronavirus update page here, which they are keeping current and updating as needed. Destination BC is working closely with Provincial and Federal agencies, Destination Canada and industry partners to actively monitor the COVID-19 outbreak, and the impact on travellers and […]
