COVID-19 Information
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This page contains information about support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please click on the links for more information or contact us by email at office@nimetis.com.
MNBC COVID-19 response - The website is updated regularly and contains information about health and financial supports. |
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What are the signs of COVID-19? How will I know if I have symptoms?
Fact sheet
Self-assessment tool
Call 811 for health info and questions
Fact sheet
Self-assessment tool
Call 811 for health info and questions
Are there financial supports during this time?
Make sure your email and phone number with NIMA are up-to-date to ensure you receive the supports NIMA has available.
The BC Temporary Rental Supplement Program has now ended. Seniors looking for rental assistance should access the SAFER program linked directly below.
Rental Supplement for Seniors - The Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program helps make rents affordable for BC seniors with low to moderate incomes. SAFER provides monthly cash payments to subsidize rents for eligible BC residents who are age 60 or over and who pay rent for their homes.
Canada Emergency Response Benefit - This program is now ended. Go to the website for more information about past payments or info about new programs.
BC Emergency Benefits for Workers - a tax-free, one time $1,000 payment for B.C. residents whose ability to work has been affected due to COVID-19.
Employment and Social Development Canada - More info about supports offered by the Government of Canada.
Métis Financial Corporation BC is offering a BC Métis COVID-19 Business Support Program. Loans will be interest free and available for up to $40,000. For an application form, please call their office toll free at 1 833-399-3926 or email admin@mfcbc.ca. Loan are up to $40,000 per business and funding will be comprised of a 25% contribution plus a 75% repayable loan. Loans will be payment-free and interest-free for the entire first year and loans will remain interest-free for the entirety of the program. Businesses have until 2025 to repay loan and there are no payroll requirements with this program.
Make sure your email and phone number with NIMA are up-to-date to ensure you receive the supports NIMA has available.
The BC Temporary Rental Supplement Program has now ended. Seniors looking for rental assistance should access the SAFER program linked directly below.
Rental Supplement for Seniors - The Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program helps make rents affordable for BC seniors with low to moderate incomes. SAFER provides monthly cash payments to subsidize rents for eligible BC residents who are age 60 or over and who pay rent for their homes.
Canada Emergency Response Benefit - This program is now ended. Go to the website for more information about past payments or info about new programs.
BC Emergency Benefits for Workers - a tax-free, one time $1,000 payment for B.C. residents whose ability to work has been affected due to COVID-19.
Employment and Social Development Canada - More info about supports offered by the Government of Canada.
Métis Financial Corporation BC is offering a BC Métis COVID-19 Business Support Program. Loans will be interest free and available for up to $40,000. For an application form, please call their office toll free at 1 833-399-3926 or email admin@mfcbc.ca. Loan are up to $40,000 per business and funding will be comprised of a 25% contribution plus a 75% repayable loan. Loans will be payment-free and interest-free for the entire first year and loans will remain interest-free for the entirety of the program. Businesses have until 2025 to repay loan and there are no payroll requirements with this program.
Childcare and Education
School District 72 has sent out a letter to all parents and guardians regarding COVID notification protocol (Oct 5th, 2020).
School District 72 has sent out a letter to all parents and guardians regarding COVID notification protocol (Oct 5th, 2020).