Volunteering gives you the opportunity to make a difference, whether big or small, you walk away knowing you have made a difference. We all have our daily…
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Publishing date: Jan 13, 2021 • January 13, 2021 • 4 minute read • Brenda Snider, executive director of VIQ, says a new information portal created by VIQ and the local United Way is a means for residents to access information during the pandemic. The portal can be accessed through the VIQ website at via.ca FILE PHOTO Postmedia Network
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The State of Emergency and Stay-At-Home announcements by Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Tuesday regarding the latest regulations has left us with changes, many individuals and community agencies will continue to work together to ensure information and programming go uninterrupted. Volunteer and Information Quinte together with 211 Ontario and United Way Hastings Prince Edward continue collecting information of available programs that include time and location. VIQ staff have compiled a list of over 100 programs and host a portal within our website dedicated to up to date inf
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Publishing date: Dec 30, 2020 • December 30, 2020 • 5 minute read • Brenda Snider, executive director of VIQ, says a new information portal created by VIQ and the local United Way is a means for residents to access information during the pandemic. The portal can be accessed through the VIQ website at via.ca FILE PHOTO Postmedia Network
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This year has proven to be a year that we are prepared to say good-bye too for many different reasons. COVID 19 has turned our worlds upside down, for many it has changed how we look at what is important. For some it has brought on challenges they have never faced and created obstacles that have been impossible to overcome. 2020 has been a time where the community has come together and supported those that needed it most, it has been a year of friendship, sorry and joy. Every person has had a different journey and has reacted to their situation in the way best for their s
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Publishing date: Dec 16, 2020 • December 16, 2020 • 4 minute read • Brenda Snider, executive director of VIQ, says a new information portal created by VIQ and the local United Way is a means for residents to access information during the pandemic. The portal can be accessed through the VIQ website at via.ca FILE PHOTO Postmedia Network
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COVID 19 has made us step back and adapt to new rules, new restrictions and safety protocol. Everyone is going through these changes in their own way and we should not lose sight that it is difficult for everyone and now is a time to be patient and kind. It is the time of year where everyone is busy preparing for the holiday season in their own way. We are starting to think of the New Year and all that it may bring. The year 2021 has many unknowns as we move through the second wave of the pandemic, needs change on a daily bases. When you are reflecting and planning for th