I am a big fan of Henry and I’ve interviewed her a few times over this pandemic. I think my initial response was one of fatigue, or as Premier John Horgan said this week: “exhaustion.” I am a people person and there is nothing I love more than spending time with other people. I’ve had a really hard time this pandemic feeling lonely and isolated. (I know things could be worse and I am grateful for my health and other privileges I have.) As my daughter’s birthday approached, I told her that with restrictions in place, she’d have to settle for yet another day with me.
I joined meetings between M’akola and Island Health and saw firsthand procedures that followed. This experience reinforced to me that protecting our elders, seniors and other residents is an incredible collaborative effort. The words “COVID-19 outbreak” are bone chilling, and the staff who work in these facilities during this scary time exhibit both bravery and dedication. The COVID-19 outbreak at Ts’i’ts’uwatul’ Lelum was declared because one staff member had tested positive and had been in contact with residents and staff. “We are forever grateful to the individual who came forward when they tested positive that action saved lives and I know it wasn’t an easy choice,” said Kevin Albers, M’akola CEO.
The name “Karen” has received quite a bit of attention over the past year or so. The term is used for women who demonstrate their sense of entitlement in demanding things of others. It’s commonly. . .