Welcome to the Cooperator's COVID-19 Resource Page
This page has a list of resources about living with the COVID-19 pandemic. Given how rapidly things are changing, we need your help to keep this page up to date. If you know of anything that you think would be helpful for us to post here, please email [email protected].
We are especially interested in expanding the Local Groups list. All levels of government are engaged, but they can only do so much. Working locally is the best way to make sure that we take care of everyone in our communities.
MENTAL HEALTH
The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia has posted a good list of Mental Health Resources where you can get support during COVID-19.
LOCAL GROUPS
Musquodoboit Harbour +Area Community Helpers
A group to connect helpers with people, individuals, families who are in need during the Covid 19 self-isolating period . People may be in need just because there are so many closures.This is a group for people to post requests for assistance.
Pick-ups and deliveries, shopping, drives to appointments, online or phone chats for support-whatever the need is we will do our best to respond, meet and connect.
Caremongering-HFX: Halifax-Area Community Response to COVID19
Caremongering HFX was created in the spirit of “mutual aid” and with the desire to show solidarity and support to all our fellow humans that might be affected by current events. This group aims to share and organise community resources in response to COVID-19 to ensure that vulnerable community members have access to food, healthcare, and other necessities. It is also for the redistribution of resources in the case that stockpiling prevents people from accessing basics.
Porters Lake Community Connection
This group is intended for community members in the Porters Lake and surrounding areas. A friendly place to drop in and say hello. Ask questions, post your community events, news concerns, and local business ads here. All are welcome to join!
Head & East Chezzetcook Gaetz Brook/ Conrod Settlement Community Group
A Community Group designed to share information within the communities of Head/East Chezzetcook, Conrod Settlement and Gaetz Brook.
Seaforth Nova Scotia Community Group
Eastern Shore Online Farmer’s Market
Access to local farmer’s market vendors and other food producers in our area, many with delivery options.
Local Food
Atlantic Superstore PC Express Online Grocery Ordering & COVID-19 Special Measures
Hours 8am to 8pm, everyday.
Atlantic Superstores now have online ordering so you don't have to go into the store. But you have to schedule your order--and you may have to wait a week or more! Go to https://www.atlanticsuperstore.ca, and follow the instruction. You have to pay on order. Not everything that you see will be available. There is a special area in front of the eastern end of the store (marked with fire lane stripes) and signs telling you where to stop for your pickup. Once you're there, you call a number, and store employees will bring out your order and put it in your trunk.
The stores are also dedicating the first opening hour of shopping at our stores – from 7 am to 8 am, Monday to Saturday – to customers who need assistance or consideration, including seniors and people living with disabilities. The store will be stocked, cleaned and sanitized overnight so that seniors and others can get the supplies they need in a less crowded environment. Regular store hours will resume for all customers at 8 am.
Uprooted Market and Cafe
Uprooted Market and Cafe is closed, but the company has an online store, with a $5 charge for delivery between Porters Lake and Ship Harbour, and free delivery for orders over $50. Fruits and vegetables, meats, dairy products, prepared foods (soups, veggie burgers, etc.) and coffee are available.
Old School Community Gathering Place
The Old School Community Gathering Place has received funding through the United Way Halifax's Atlantic Compassion Fund to distribute Comfort Packages to people along the Eastern Shore and through the Musquodoboit Valley affected by Covid-19 and the associated shutdown. Packages include grocery and gas cards, cleaning and paper products, and non-perishables. Please contact us if you can make use of a package and pass along this information to others. Call us at 902-889-2735 or email us at [email protected] for more information or to arrange a pickup/drop-off. Our office is currently closed but we are checking voicemails and emails on a daily basis.
Musgo Rider
MusGo Rider is offering free delivery from local grocery stores to your home. The groceries must be paid for and the store informed that MusGo Rider will be picking up. We will leave your groceries on the doorstep/deck. Please do not interact with drivers, for the safety of all. If you require this service, please call dispatch at 902-483-7433 to arrange delivery.
Eastern Shore Food Bank Musquodoboit Harbour
The Food Bank will be open Thursday, April 1 from 9 am to 1:30 pm. Only one client at a time. Come prepared with a list and be prepared to wait a little longer than usual. Musgo Rider offers free drives to the foodbank, or contact the number above and arrangements can be made for delivery. If you would like to make a donation to the food bank during this time, please e-transfer any donations to Darlene at [email protected] and she will email you back a copy of the deposit slip to the food bank account. The Food Bank is at 43 East Petpeswick, the entrance is in behind at the back of the Lion’s Club.
Other Food Banks
For information about the hours of other food banks across the Eastern Shore, call 211, or go to the 211 website (ns.211.ca) and enter “food bank” and the name of your community or postal code.
Eastern Shore Online Farmer’s Market
Access to local farmer’s market vendors and other food producers in our area, many with delivery options.
STATUS OF NOVA SCOTIA
Nova Scotia Health Authority confirmed cases and deaths from COVID-19
This webpage lists official closures, cancellations, and service changes.
LOCAL CLOSURES
Dobbit Bakehouse will be cutting back days and hours of operation. For more info, call 902-889-2919 or go to the Facebook page. To get the bread you want, call at least one day ahead and place your order.
Musquodoboit Harbour Farmers Market--Closed until further notice. But there's a brand-new Facebook page, the Eastern Shore Online Farmers Market, where you can keep in touch with your favorite vendors and post requests.
Halifax Today has a running list of closures of schools and child care, health care, transportation, businesses, events and entertainment, museums, recreation, organizations, government, and courts.
NEWS
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses
Every major media outlet has a dedicated COVID-19 page. For a global perspective, we like The Guardian in Great Britain.
The Whole Health Organization is issuing daily Situation Reports summarizing statistics from around the world.
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
FEDERAL: PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY OF CANADA
The latest Public Health Agency of Canada facts on Coronavirus. This page is a one-stop shop with links to: Symptoms, Prevention and Risks, Being Prepared, For Health Professionals, Canada’s Response, Travel Advice, Awareness Resources, and Guidance Documents.
If you scroll down the page, there is a live map that play out the spread of the virus province by province. If you click on a province, you get a small graph that shows how fast the virus has been growing in that province.
If you have questions, send them by email to [email protected].
You can also call 1-833-784-4397. At this phone number, you can get interpretation services in multiple languages.
FEDERAL: SERVICE CANADA
Service Canada has set up a special phone line for people with EI claims dealing with quarantine, illness, work closures, etc due to COVID-19. The number is: 1-833-381-2725. They cannot help you with any other except COVID-19 at this number.
The main Service Canada number cannot help you with COVID-19 claims. And the wait for help on the main number is over an hour.
FEDERAL: ECONOMIC RESPONSE PLAN
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses
PROVINCIAL: NOVA SCOTIA HEALTH AUTHORITY
The primary page is here: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/. There are separate sections on: Alerts and Notices, COVID-10 Testing Data, When to Seek Help, Protecting Yourself from Coronavirus, Travel Advice, and Government’s Response to Coronavirus.
PROVINCIAL: PREMIER'S DAILY BRIEFINGS
You can watch videos of previous daily briefings by Premier McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health. The video of each day's briefing is online by the early evening.
PROVINCIAL: COVID-19 ASSESSMENT CENTRES and 811
The province has set up an 811 number for people who think they need to be tested for COVID-19 at one of the province’s COVID-19 assessment centres.
Call 811 before you go to an assessment centre. Right now, if you have travelled out of the country and have since developed a fever with a temperature of 38 degrees C or high, and/or a cough, call 811, where you will get direction on what to do next. If you need an in-person assessment, you will get a physical assessment on site, and the staff will decide whether to take a swab for virus testing
PROVINCIAL: NEW SECURITIES WEBSITE
The Nova Scotia Securities Commission has a new website with all news releases, notices, and blanket orders about COVID-19 by the Commission, the Canadian Securities Administrators and the North American Securities Administrators Association. The website also has a video about the dangers of COVID-19-related investor fraud.
The webpage also houses a new video highlighting the increased prevalence of COVID-19-related investment fraud.
PROVINCIAL: LATEST NEWS FROM ALL DEPARTMENTS ABOUT COVID-19
This link connects you to all press releases from the provincial government that include the phrase, “COVID-19.”
HRM: LATEST NEWS
HRM has a central webpage, Coronavirus Disease | COVID-19, where you can find the latest announcements from HRM and access videos of the Mayor's daily press briefings.
