March 18, 2020 - Islands Trust Offices Open But Closed to Public

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Bowen, Denman, Hornby,  Gabriola, Galiano, Gambier, Lasqueti, Mayne, N. Pender, Salt Spring, Saturna, S. Pender, Thetis 
 
 
News Release 
200- 1627 Fort Street Victoria, BC  V8R 1H8 
Telephone  (250) 405-5151 FAX:  (250) 405-5155 
Toll Free via Enquiry BC in Vancouver 660-2421.  Elsewhere in BC 1.800.663.7867 
information@islandstrust.bc.ca     www.islandstrust.bc.ca 
 
 
 
March 18, 2020            2020-06-IT 
Islands Trust Offices Open For Business But Closed to the Public 
 
Lekwungen, METULIYE/Victoria, BC – To ensure the health and safety of the people we serve and our staff, we are 
monitoring public health agency and government information about coronavirus (Covid-19), and adapting operations 
and taking precautionary measures to address. We know it can be challenging to keep up with the many changes taking 
place right now, so we appreciate your patience and support.  This news release provides new information from our 
previous release on March 13, 2020.  
 
Offices Open For Business, But Closed to the Public 
We are open for business and invite the public to contact us by phone or email. To accommodate prevention measures, 
all of our main offices (Salt Spring Island, Gabriola Island, and Victoria) are closed to the public effective March 18, 2020 
and all planner hours at our smaller on-island offices (Denman Island, Galiano Island, Mayne Island, Pender Island, 
Saturna Island) have been cancelled. We continue to welcome your calls and emails.  
 
Local Trust Committee Meetings 
Local Trust Committee (LTC) meetings are cancelled for the foreseeable future.  We are seeking alternatives to live 
public events, such as electronic meetings, in order to maintain public business.  Please visit our website and your local 
media outlets to keep up to date on the activities of your LTC.  
 
Trust Council and Islands Trust Conservancy Board Meetings 
As necessary, we will adapt, change or cancel Trust Council and Islands Trust Conservancy Board meetings in alignment 
with recommended public health practices. 
 
Meeting Cancellations 
Meeting cancellations will be announced through: 
 Islands Trust subscriber Notices. To sign up, click here 
 The Islands Trust website  
 The Islands Trust Conservancy website  
 Our Facebook page 
 Our Twitter page 
 
We appreciate your continued support and acceptance of the changes we are making to help contain the spread of 
Covid-19.  
  

 
Trusted Sources of Information 
During this time, we recommend using trusted, evidence-based sources for up-to-date information about COVID-19. 
 
Anyone concerned that they may have been exposed to, or is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, should contact their 
health-care provider, or call 8-1-1. 
 
Coronavirus Information Line 
Government of Canada Coronavirus Information Line: 1-833-784-4397    
HealthLink BC 8-1-1 
 
About Coronavirus (Covid-19) 
BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) 
http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/about-covid-19 
 

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