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Consultation has concluded
Do you know someone who is going above and beyond to help neighbours during the Covid-19 Crisis?
Please let us know by nominating them for our new Community Heroes program. Local heroes will be highlighted on our social media pages and acknowledged formally at a later date.
Share your stories below and don't forget to tell us your hero's name!
Do you know someone who is going above and beyond to help neighbours during the Covid-19 Crisis?
Please let us know by nominating them for our new Community Heroes program. Local heroes will be highlighted on our social media pages and acknowledged formally at a later date.
Share your stories below and don't forget to tell us your hero's name!
My mom turns 69 on march 30th. She has been a psw since 1999 doing respite care for clients. She gets up at 530am every morning to start her day. She makes sure that I have my tim hortons waiting for me when I get up so I dont have to take my 2 grandchildren out as myself and grandson have an autoimmune disorder. She heads off to her first client. While she is out and about she grabs groceries for me when needed. She helps me as much as she can while still trying to isolate when she can... Continue reading
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First I want to say I would love to nominate at least 3 different women from Applefest community living centre, but I will keep it to one. Dana Schoenhals one of Applefest finest managers. This individual goes above and beyond for not only the residents but every co worker on her team. You will catch her at Applefest anytime of the day or night either helping residents emotionally, physically or mentally. She wants the best for her residents ensuring daily sanitation, FaceTime calls to talk to their loved ones. Making sure all residents have everything they need personally. 60 residents... Continue reading
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I wanted to acknowledge, To the women and men, who are working tirelessly, and long hours to get you the money you desperately need. Please be patient as they are doing their best with all this overwhelming paperwork. I salute you all. And thank you so very much.
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My neighbours Andy McCabe is our hero. He helps to bring our recycling bins from the curb. He offers help to pick up groceries for us and checks in all the time to see that we are okay.
My other neighbours Ian Saylor and Lauren help to keep our driveway clear of snow. We are seniors who are at risk and self isolating .
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My sister Tamara Nevills is a nurse in the military at CFB Trenton she has seen all of the individual/patients/personnel/families, she flew them back, she puts her life on the line every morning she wakes up and goes to work. She is a hard working individual and she deserves some praise. She sees patients who have covid 19, with all the symptoms and struggling for their life.