CAMPBELL RIVER
Erica Benson
Erica Benson has begun her role as the new Health coordinator for the Strathcona Community Health Network. She began the role on March 30th and previously served as a public health and community home care nurse on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
North Island College (NIC) is one of the first post-secondary institutions to earn approval to offer certified marine training courses digitally. The courses cover key subjects including boat safety, emergency response, identifying hazards, survival, rescue and more. Transport Canada has approved NIC to offer courses required for deckhands and other entry level certifications: Small Vessel Proficiency and Restricted Operators Certificate-Maritime. NIC is in discussion with Transport Canada on other courses that may be able to transition to alternative delivery.
Cascadia Air, a new commuter airline in BC, has opted to forego its commercial air-taxi flights and instead provide emergency delivery services to remote regions of the province. The new airline’s Rapid Emergency Air Delivery (READY) services comprise aircraft dedicated to carrying personnel and cargo supplies to capable of landing in remote communities and smaller unpaved airstrips. Flights transporting essential personnel are maximized at 60 percent of the aircraft’s seating capacity to allow for continued safe distancing between passengers.
The Whistlin’ Waffle restaurant on Dogwood Street has put together a comprehensive list of restaurants on their Facebook page that are currently offering their services. It contains phone numbers and a list of their current offerings.