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Emergency Response - Are you ready?

Sarah Rosen shares with us some incredibly good basics about getting ready for this year's potential ER responses.  Strathcona Regional District and Strathcona emergency services work with the community to ensure that people understand the importance of preparedness.  Emergency preparedness planning is essential for everyone. Fires, floods, earthquakes and evacuations can happen at any time. Being ready helps protect lives and property. For individuals, preparation means knowing what to do and having supplies ready. For the Strathcona Regional District (SRD), it means planning that allows for clear communication and quick action during emergencies. Working together makes the community safer and stronger. Find information and resources to help you prepare for potential emergencies below. Evacuations Evacuations can be chaotic, nerve-racking and a time of worry and strain. Residents should remain aware and be prepared in case of evacuation. Firefighters and other emergency personnel cannot work on the fire or other problems until life and safety issues are under control. When an evacuation alert or warning is issued, they may be communicated by: Emergency notification systems Door knocking Media broadcasts Mobile public address (RCMP) Telephone calls Electronic media The Alert or Order will identify hazard and emergency zones as well as travel routes. Communication may also identify reception centre locations, advise the method of declaring an “All Clear” and explain the procedure for issuing controlled re-entry passes. As information is received from the operational front lines and examined for specific actions, the public will be kept notified of developments, level of evacuation awareness, location of reception centres and other important information. Cathy Holmes Act3 Media Productions - act3mediaproductions.com

Queerolgy 101 How to be a Rainbow Ally

In Shaun Lee's first book of a series, you will learn how to be a Rainbow Ally. Queerology 101 How to be a Rainbow Ally: A Practical Guide to LGBTQAI+ Understanding Inclusive Action, and Skills for Everyday Life by Shaun Lee (Author)  Format: Paperback Queerology 101: How to Be a Rainbow Ally is your no-nonsense guide to understanding the subtle nuances of queer culture and how to become a true ally. Whether you are feeling unsure, curious, or afraid of 'getting it wrong,' this guide meets you where you are at and helps you to gain confidence as an ally. Inside you'll learn: How to move beyond performative allyship into real, everyday action What to say-and what not to say- in real-life situations. Why 'unlearning' matters as much as learning. How to support queer, trans, nonbinary and gender-diverse people with confidence. How to create safer, more inclusive spaces at work, home and in your community. This isn't about being perfect, it's about being willing. Blending education, reflection and practical tools, Queerology 101 helps you shift from fear and confusion to clarity and courage- so you can become the kind of ally people actually need. If you've ever thought... "Am I saying the wrong thing?" "I want to support, but I don't know how." "Why does this feel so complicated?" ...then this book is for you. Start where you are and learn what matters. Spreading love and rainbows, Shaun Lee they/them Available now on Amazon! Cathy Holmes Act3 Media Productions - act3mediaproductions.com

Carly’s House — A Story of Purpose, Love, and Community

Carly’s House — A Story of Purpose, Love, and Community On January 1st, 2025—her birthday—my wife Carly became very sick, very fast while we were in Japan. Within a single day she was rushed to a hospital in Kyoto, where she required emergency surgery. Doctors removed a mass of tumors from her abdomen, and several suspicious lymph nodes. They were almost certain she had cancer. She spent the next 14 days in that Kyoto hospital, drifting in and out of consciousness, often forgetting what she had been told. I never left her side. I stayed every possible minute of visiting hours, and I even snuck in when I wasn’t supposed to be there. When she was clear-headed enough, I brought our 17-year-old daughter and her friend to see her. Carly had been thinking. With tears in her eyes, she shared two things she wanted: She wanted our family to have dinner together every Sunday. She wanted to give back more to the community. Her real estate business had always been rooted in giving back, but this moment gave that promise a deeper meaning. Less than a month later, the worst news imaginable was confirmed: Stage 4 Mantle Cell Lymphoma, a rare and aggressive cancer that is always fatal. We were devastated. We continued searching for hope and she was eventually accepted into a promising clinical trial—until tragedy struck again. During a routine bone marrow biopsy before the trial, doctors discovered a second cancer: CLL. That disqualified her, and once again our world collapsed. Cathy Holmes Act3 Media Productions - act3mediaproductions.com

Rethinking Drinking and Dine About! Sarah Wallbank & Tracey Brown

Sarah Wallbank from Dine About and the Co-Chef and Co-Owner of CAMAS in Lantzville teams up with Nanaimo Foundations Executive Director Tracey Brown to talk about Dry January and Rethinking Drinking.  This lively conversation touches on options to consider when dining out. Rethinking Drinking at Nanaimo The ReThinking Drinking initiative in Nanaimo is a community-driven effort aimed at reducing alcohol-related harms and promoting healthier drinking habits. Here are some key aspects of the program: Community Awareness: The campaign encourages open conversations and small shifts in behavior to create more inclusive social spaces. It aims to reduce stigma and suffering associated with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).  Public Events: Events like screenings and panel discussions, such as the one featuring the documentary "Smashed: Breaking the Cycle of Alcohol Use Disorder," provide opportunities for community engagement and education.  Engagement Activities: Activities like trivia games and mocktail rewards at community events model inclusive ways to connect socially and raise awareness about AUD.  Policy and Education: The initiative supports the Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society's mission to promote research, education, and policy change that reduces stigma and suffering.  These efforts reflect a broader commitment to fostering a culture of mindful drinking and reducing the impact of alcohol on communities in Nanaimo. Cathy Holmes Act3 Media Productions - act3mediaproductions.com