BC's response to covid-19:
For current Provincial information and links (including proof of vaccination and the BC Vaccine Card), please visit the provincial website - click HERE
- The Regional District of Mount Waddington is in the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA)
- The green areas are the VIHA boundary:
COVID-19 VACCINATION INFORMATION - updated SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
REGISTRATION IS EASY:
Online: GetVaccinated.gov.bc.ca
Call: 1-833-838-2323 (toll free)
To view Island Health poster, please click HERE
For DROP-IN Clinics in your area, please click HERE
If you need a ride to a nearby Triport Clinic for vaccination, please call the Volunteer Transportation Network at: 250-956-3151
For more info (including FAQ), please visit: https://www.islandhealth.ca/learn-about-health/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine/taking-whole-community-approach
For general questions about COVID-19, Please visit islandhealth.ca/covid19vaccine
I've been vaccinated, now what? Please click here
For questions or concerns regarding COVID-19, please check the Island Health website, by clicking HERE
To view the Island Health Bulletin regarding the Increased COVID-19 activity in Vancouver Island North Local Health Area, please click HERE
RDMW OFFICE ***MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER BUILDING*** UPDATE: MARCH 2022
The Regional District of Mount Waddington office located at 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill is open with masks required to be worn in public areas of the office. Please use hand sanitizer and sign in, and please continue to practice safe social distancing.
Water and Waste Water samples are accepted at our office, please call ahead for direction.
Please call our office phone at: 250-956-3301 or email: info@rdmw.bc.ca for all inquiries.
Due to spacing limitations in our boardroom, guest attendance at public meetings is extremely limited. If you would like to attend in person, we ask that you call ahead. Alternatively, you are welcome to attend via Zoom. Please find Zoom invites for meetings at this location:
https://www.rdmw.bc.ca/news-and-events/meetings-&-postings/
Chilton Regional Arena:
Updated March 11, 2022
PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT, please click HERE (remains in effect until otherwise posted)
COVID-19 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER ***LEVEL 1***ACTIVATION
The Regional District of Mount Waddington is working closely with the Provincial government, Vancouver Island Health Authority, our member municipalities, and other partner agencies to monitor the COVID-19 situation and respond appropriately.
The health and safety of our employees and community members is our first priority.
As of March 23, 2020, the Regional District of Mount Waddington activated an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at Level 1. Activating the EOC provides a mechanism to centralize planning and coordinate communications.
The EOC will be responsible for preparing for possible impacts and ensuring continuity of Regional District services. Our goal is to ensure accurate and coordinated information is available as it relates to the North Island community. The situation is evolving, and we will be working with our emergency service partners to further coordinate our efforts of keeping residents informed.
For the current status of Essential Services, please click HERE
Worksafe COVID-19 Safety Plans for RDMW Service Locations:
RDMW Main Office, 7 Mile Recycling & Landfill, 7 Mile Scale House, Recycling Depots, Chilton Arena,
Parks Headquarters, BerePoint/Link River Campgrounds
BC Announces Emergency Measures to protect workers and business, please click HERE
For Province-wide restrictions by order and direction of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO), please click HERE
MOUNT WADDINGTON HEALTH NETWORK
For questions or concerns regarding COVID-19, please check the Island Health website, by clicking HERE
For testing/screening information, please call 811 or 250-902-6091
Open 8:30am - 4:30pm 7 days a week.
Click this link to bring you directly to the COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool: https://covid19.thrive.health/
COVID-19 NORTH ISLAND SUPPORTS:
For information and links to North Island Local Government, Food Security (Organizations, Networks, and Supply), Social Services & Crisis Supports, Mental Health & Substance Use, Community Organizations, Medical Services, Income Assistance, and Transportation: Please visit the Mount Waddington Health Network website: https://www.mwhn.ca/north-island-resources
For Community Specific Resource Information, please click on the community below:
Electoral Area A: Electoral Area B: Electoral Area C: Electoral Area D:
- Sointula - Coal Harbour/Quatsino - Hyde Creek/Nimpkish Heights - Woss
- Holberg
Municipalities
- District of Port Hardy - Town of Port McNeill - Village of Alert Bay - Village of Port Alice
FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITIES
(Housing, Personal Income-Workforce, Income and Other Supplements for People, Businesses, and Funding Boosts to Charities for Program Delivery): Please click HERE
DISTRICT OF PORT HARDY WEBSITE
This District of Port Hardy has updated their website to include a "COVID-19 Resource and Information Page" which is being updated on a regular basis. For a direct link to this very informative page, please click HERE
MOUNT WADDINGTON TRANSIT
Masks are REQUIRED when riding the bus
Information from BC Transit on keeping a safe social distance while riding the bus can be found HERE
Additionally, BC Transit Coronavirus COVID-19 Information can be found HERE
SMALL BUSINESS COVID PROGRAMS
March 25, 2020: Today, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Canada’s leading and most representative business association, announced a new program, the Canadian Business Resilience Network Small Business Relief Fund, to provide small Canadian businesses from coast to coast with $10,000 grants to help their recovery efforts during these unprecedented times. The grant will be targeted at small (between 2 and 50 employees) for-profit businesses that have been operating for several years and are now experiencing challenges because of COVID-19. The application period will open on June 1, 2020 on the CBRN website and will close on June 12, 2020. The successful applicants will be announced in late June to early July 2020, with the funds being transferred to the successful applicants shortly thereafter.
SMALL BUSINESS SURVEY:
(Posted May 25, 2020)
The Regional District of Mount Waddington together with its partners, the North Island Communities, Chambers of Commerce, Community Futures Mount Waddington, and the Vancouver Island North Training and Attraction Society, have created the Mt. Waddington Economic Recovery Task Force.
As COVID-19 restrictions on individuals and business activities are being lifted, the Task Force identifies what our business operators need to re-establish normal operations.
This Survey is a first step in opening a dialogue with businesses on how business recovery looks to you and what resources you need to return your business to a safe operating level.
Please take a few minutes to complete this CONFIDENTIAL survey and tell us what you need: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MYTPNRB
Community Tips for Response and Recovery: Please click HERE
The Rural Island Economic Partnership is pleased to announce the launch of the COVID-19 INFO HUB at the following site to help meet the information needs of our rural island communities. https://hub.ruralislandspartnership.ca
COVID-19 Bulletin (update: May 8, 2020) - Resources for BC Businesses & Resources for Economic Developers and Local Leaders: Information, tools, and links for the BC business community are now located in one document, please click HERE
Additionally, click the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OjtkSJ_VedTzPVJIRL2fDp8NyXA07RkXMB6St12eYdc/edit#heading=h.tlj4sbsncpsb
Support for Regional Businesses, please click HERE
Supports for Businessess in BC, please click HERE
LINK RIVER, BERE POINT, KWAKSISTAH CAMPSITES
Please visit our Parks page (under the "Regional Services Tab" for current information, or click HERE
Camping during the Off-Season (September to end of March) is NOT RECOMMENDED due to FLOODING AT LINK RIVER and STORM SURGES & EXTREME TIDES AT BERE POINT
**USERS STAY AT THEIR OWN RISK**
Anyone visiting the campgrounds during the off-season MUST pack out what they bring in, including their garbage - PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ONSITE OR PUT INTO PIT TOILETS. Thank you.
We are asking that all visitors please continue to follow BC safety guidelines while visiting the North Island, including social distancing, washing or sanitizing hands frequently, bringing your own clean trip kit ,and being patient when lining up for services and stores. Please click on the link below for additional information for COVID 19 Safety Protocols from BC Parks. BC Parks COVID 19 Safety Protocols
For inquiries, please call the RDMW Office phone at (250) 956-3301 or email: info@rdmw.bc.ca