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COVID-19 impact envelopes Niagara West By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Buckle up Niagara West, you are in for a bumpy ride. Municipalities have hunkered down closing facilities and cancelling all programming. Community groups have followed suit as pretty much every event - from historical society meetings to Legion annual general meetings Panic buying started at varying points last week with local grocery store shelves being picked clean in a matter of hours, while some locations saw regular traffic flows and buying habits. No matter who or where you are, every resident and business owner has felt the impact of a virus which has still only afflicted three people in Niagara Region. That third patient - according to Niagara Public Health - is recovering at home in self-isolation.The patient had interacted only with his immediate family during the time he may have been contagious, and has not exposed anyone in the community. All protocols were followed by health care providers resulting in no exposure of themselves or other patients. “As we continue to see growing COVID-19 cases around the world, we expect to continue to see travel-related cases in Niagara,” said Dr. Mustafa Hirji, Niagara’s acting medical officer of health. “However, we are not seeing any local circulation of the virus, and so our risk remains low. Everyone should feel comfortable continuing with their daily activities, but taking reasonable measures to reduce their risk with hand hygiene and social distancing.” Contact Niagara Region Public Health and Emergency Services by calling 905-688-8248 ext. 7019
With three kids “who don’t stop eating” and her mom, 70, who is on oxygen, Beamsville resident Jacqueline Swart knows how vulnerable some family members can be and urges everyone to be responsible, kind and calm. See story on Page 13. McDonald - Photo or toll-free 1-888-505-6074 if you have a fever, new cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, and any of the following: • Travelled outside of Canada in the 14 days before onset of illness;
• Close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19; • Close contact with a person with acute respiratory illness who travelled to affected areas within 14 days prior to their illness onset;
According to Hirji, the best way to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19 is to: • Avoid all non-essential international travel, as recommended by Provincial and Federal health authorities; • Wash your hands often with soap and water or with alcohol-based hand rub; • Practice social distancing by avoiding unnecessary close interaction with others (e.g. shaking hands, deferring events); • Stay home if you’re sick; • Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or sleeve; •Clean and disinfect high touch surfaces daily. Use a disinfectant and follow manufacturer’s instructions; •Call ahead if visiting your health care provider for infectious symptoms so they can plan to protect others from spread. Tuesday morning, Premier Doug Ford announced the declaration of a State of Emergency for the Province of Ontario declaring closure of bars and restaurants, except for take-out options. “This is not a provincial shutdown. I repeat this is not a provincial shutdown,” said Ford, noting it vital all supply chains remain intact. Emergency services - pharmacies and hospitals - will remain open as will grocery stores. As residents seek refuge in the safety of their own homes, the impact has been immediate across all business sectors. “On Tuesday, the Provincial Government declared a state of emergency. These rapidly changing and uncertain times call for unprecedented measures to ensure the continued safety of our residents and staff,” said Grimsby Mayor Jeff Jordan. See VIRUS, Page 2
Page 2 • News Now • Thursday, March 19, 2020 VIRUS From Page 1 “This is our first priority. Grimsby and its citizens have always rallied around community with compassion since our founding in 1790. As well, our local businesses are the lifeblood of our town and need to be supported. We need to endure these troubled times with compassion, intelligence and the realization that we are all in this together. With this attitude and action our community will emerge from this crisis stronger than ever.” West Lincoln Memorial Hospital has also felt the impact and Hamilton Health Sciences has implemented a series of policy changes to help cope with the situation. Some items HHS has implemented include: • Actively screening all patients; • Putting in place measures to limit access/entry points to hospital sites, as well as screening everyone coming to those sites, including staff and physicians, starting this week. Details will be shared ASAP; • There are strict visitor guidelines in place in order to reduce the number of people at sites; • A phased implementation to wind down nonurgent, elective surgeries, and non-urgent, ambulatory programs and services. Some programs have already paused service, including the Autism Program, Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation, as well as some elective surgeries and cancer screening; • Patients will be notified directly if their care is affected; •Two Assessment Centres opened in Hamilton today. Visits are by appointment only for people with a referral by their doctor or Public Health; • All staff and physicians returning from travel outside Canada are being directed to contact HHS Employee Health Services for instruction; •Travel between sites is limited to ONLY what is required to support patient care or necessary hospital business, and; •All learner placements are temporarily suspended until further notice (exception: medical clerks, medical residents, clinical fellows, essential research learners). VISITING GUIDELINES HHS has also adjusted its visitation guidelines. The following changes are now in effect: • Any family member /caregiver who has tested positive for COVID 19 and/ or is symptomatic will be restricted from visiting. All patient lounges, and common rooms will remain closed. If a family member/caregiver is not in the patient room, with the patient they will need to leave the hospital. INPATIENT AREAS • Visiting hours are restricted to 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. • One family member/caregiver is permitted to visit at a time. The visitor must leave the hospital before another visitor can come. •Family members/ caregivers under the age of 18 will not be permitted in inpatient areas except under special circumstances. • The patient will identify the family member/ caregiver(s) who will be permitted to visit. Emergency Departments/Ambulatory Clinic Areas • One family member/caregiver (over the age of 18 years) can accompany the patient, except under special circumstances.
Many store shelves at Beamsville No Frills were empty Monday morning. McDonald - Photo SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCE • Exceptions to the above policy will be made in situations involving trauma, end of life and/or a major surgical procedure. • Additional requests will be considered on a caseby-case basis by the Clinical Manager/delegate overseeing the area. With the constantly changing guidelines and protocols issued by all levels of government and businesses themselves, Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton said patience is key. “This is a time to show compassion for one another, to lead with courage, make tough calls and support our neighbours,” said Easton. “We will rebound, but our focus right now is on the health and well-being of our local community.” LINCOLN All Town of Lincoln facilities have been closed to the public until April 5, effective 10 p.m. March 17, including: Town Hall; Fleming Centre; Lincoln Public Library; Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre; Lincoln Community Centre; Jordan Arena; Lincoln Rescue Fire Stations will not be open to the public – fire response will continue as it is an essential service, and; uLinc will be suspending operations starting Wednesday, March 18, 2020, until April 5, 2020. GRIMSBY The Town of Grimsby activated its Emergency Operations Centre March 12. Since that time the team has held multiple meetings, and will continue to do so throughout the COVID-19 event,
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said Mayor Jordan. Some key actions that have been taken to date include: • All municipal facilities are closed to the public until April 5/20 • All municipal staff that are full time and permanent part time are continuing with their work. • Staff have been given resources for enhanced hygiene practices to help ensure a safe work place. • Staff are continuing to provide municipal services through phone calls, emails, one-on-one appointments, online systems etc.. • Notices have been posted at all facilities, with a number to call for assistance. •At this time municipal service levels remain unchanged, with the exception of course of leisure services. All leisure services have been postponed until April 5/20 •As a result of programming changes and decisions from hockey associations the West pad and East pad ice at the Peach King Centre are currently being removed. •All programs that hold permanent space with the Town of Grimsby have chosen to close to the public including FORT, Grimsby EarlyON, Historical Society and the Niagara Region Seniors Day Program. WEST LINCOLN West Lincoln’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is active in response to the spread of the COVID-19 virus and moving forward on the best measures to protect the health of the public and staff, says West Lincoln Mayor Dave Bylsma. As a precautionary measure to ensure continued containment of the virus the Township has enacted disinfection efforts at Township facilities, and will enact a series of closures including programs and camps. Effective at 8 a.m., March 14, until and including April 5, 2020, the following facilities were closed to the public: West Lincoln Community Centre; Smithville Public Library; Caistorville Public Library; Caistor Community Centre (Abingdon Hall); Silverdale Hall; Wellandport Hall, and; Wellandport Public Library. “Overall I’ve been very pleased to see how the residents in West Lincoln have responded to the unfolding situation. I’ve visited stores and talked to retailers observing civil calm and responsible behaviour. I’m really liking that,” said Bylsma. “The township staff are doing their part to protect the public but at the end of the day this will be a matter of personal response for which we all will give some accounting when the crisis passes. I have great trust in the neighbours.”
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West Niagara businesses hope for quick aid Health concerns are #1 one for everyone but, for local business owners the survival of their livelihood is ever-present. When Ontario Premier Doug Ford declared a State of Emergency on Tuesday morning, he noted at several points he will be paying close attention to supporting the business sector. When asked if he will ensure small employers will receive appropriate protection from COVID-19 impacts, Ford said his government is working with the feds on a daily basis. “We won’t forget those people. We will spare no expense to take care of those people,” said Ford. For Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff, he knows the changing landscape needs every bit of attention. “The situation is changing rapidly hour by hour and day by day. I will continue working with
our organizations and small businesses, as well as the Ministry of Economic Development and Job Creation, to make sure immediate relief is on its way for those who are being impacted by these difficult decisions,” said Oosterhoff. “I want to assure the community our government is working extremely hard to make sure the lives and wellbeing of all citizens in Ontario are protected, and we will be working around the clock to get relief to those who need it.” With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s closing of Canada’s borders, except to returning Canadians and U.S. citizens, as well as earlier measures, the beginning of a framework is there, said Niagara West MP Dean Allison. “The federal government has announced that they will be making money available through
a Business Credit Availability Program. While this provides upwards of $10 billion in loans to business through the Business Development Bank and Export Development Canada, this is not a strong enough and quick enough support for small business. While this is a start, businesses in reality don’t need loans, they need real help,” said Allison. “They need tax forgiveness, the ability to postpone or delay payments, tax penalties and interest relief and more direct financial support for both their business and their employees. I will continue to push for additional and immediate support for small business and for individuals so that they will make it through this extraordinary challenging time.” Grimsby Downtown Improvement Area Board chair Mike Williscraft called on Ooster-
hoff, Allison and Grimsby Mayor Jeff Jordon to do everything possible to help local business operators survive. “Small businesses, particularly the self-employed, are perilously exposed in this time of health crisis,” wrote Williscraft in a letter to the trio. “Some may gain comfort from the zeal of Premier Ford’s comments but it is the length of time to get whatever aid tap turned on which is vital to the survival of many.” Williscraft noted that the Grimsby DIA has a webinar in the works with a consultant who will offer strategies and ideas to help area businesses. He noted all West Niagara businesses will be able to access the webinar for free. “We are all in this together and we will do whatever we can,” he said of the DIA’s effort.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Cancelled: St-Patrick’s Day event in profit of Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers March 17th at Smoke and Moonshine restaurant in Beamsville. Fundraiser Quarter Auction – Mar. 18. Never heard of a Quarter Auction? Come see what we are all about while helping raise funds. Beamsville Legion. Doors open 6pm for shopping and purchasing your paddles. Auction starts at 7pm. They are held every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Mark them on your calendars so you don’t miss out.. To pre-book your paddle #s or for further info contact Pastoredye@gmail.com Declutter and Organize March 21st from 10am-12pm we are hosting a Declutter and Organize Seminar with Professional Organizer, Julie Stobbe, B. Ed., Hons B. Sc. Tickets to the event are $15, with proceeds supporting the continued operation and programming of the museum. This event will be held in the Erland Lee Museum Home’s Carriage House at 552 Ridge Road, Stoney Creek. Cancelling meeting: The Lincoln Garden Club and Horticultural Society on March 21 at the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. Cancelled: The Grimsby Se- 1 Rob Golfi_NewsNowSPEC.pdf nior Choir celebrates HAPPY,
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a Showcase of Talent, new date TBA. You’ve Never Heard Talent Like This Before! Tickets $10. Refreshments during the show and Share the Wealth draw. Come out and enjoy an evening of fun and laughter. PG13. grimsbyseniorchoir@ gmail.com 2020 Workshop series - Acrylics presented by Anne More March 28. All workshops sponsored by the Lakeside Pumphouse Artists’ Association. Session from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Registration fee $50 for LPAA members, $55 for non-members. Info: grimsbylpaa.org Lincoln Mom to Mom Spring Sale – Mar 28 9am – 12pm. Shop 70+ tables. Fabulous door prizes and grand prize to be won. Cash ony shopping. Great Lakes Christian Highschool, 4875 King St. Beamsville Cancelled: Country and Western Line Dancing. Come join an evening of fun Bring your kickers for the hoedown. at West Lincoln Arena & Community Center. 177 West Street, Smithville, Ontario (Upstairs Meeting Room) Free event, Bring your Friends. Cancelled: Prime Time lunch and program for seniors at St Ann’s Church is cancelled for Wednesday April 1 due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Stay safe folks. Annual Family Banquet – Apr 2019-03-05 12:21 PM 3 starting at 6:30 pm. Entertain-
ment will be a murder Mystery. Held at West Niagara agricultural centre $30 per person. For more info please call 905-5367521 Spring Wreaths - April 4th. Workshop on making wreaths. Participants will pay $35 and be provided all the necessary materials and guidance to create a lovely spring wreath. At Erland Lee Museum Home’s Carriage House from 10am-12pm. Info: erlandleemuseum@fwio.on.ca or call 905-662-2691 to preregister. Jubilance Singers & Orchestra – Apr 10th starting at 6:30 PM. A concert for Good Friday at Centennial Park Baptist Church, 11 Kennedy Rd. Grimsby. No Charge – a freewill offering will be taken. Cancelled: Giant CFUW Book Sale, a later date will be announced. Info 905-945-2433. All you can eat Pancake Breakfast - April 18th from 8am-12pm we are hosting our annual Pancake Breakfast at Christ Church, 1307 Woodburn Road, Hannon. Pancake and sausage breakfast, with tea, coffee, and juice. $8, or $15 for those wanting an afternoon tour of the museum in addition to their morning breakfast. All proceeds will be going towards programming of the museum. Calligraphy Classes in Beamsville. Saturday mornings in
St. Albans Church Hall on Ontario St. , Beamsville on April 18/2020, a course of 5 classes will be held for participants to learn fine writing skills and penmanship. Class size will be small for better tuition, so register quickly. $25. Info and to register, call (905) 945-5515. Princess Party Niagara – May 2nd 10am– 12pm or 1pm to 3 pm. Meet and greet with 20 Princesses and characters. Tickets on sale now $25 each. Great Lakes Christian High School Campus, 4875 Kins St., Beamsville. Visit Facebook.com/princesspartyniagara or email princesspartyniagara2yahoo.ca
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Grimsby photographer named “Featured Pro” by Olympus cameras Local Grimsby photographer Thomas Stirr was recently named a “Featured Pro” by Olympus Americas. The photographer and author has had a prolific career as a professional photographer, also having written over 750 photography articles that have appeared on his photography blog and on other well-known websites such as Photography Life and MirrorLessons. He has also written eight eBooks, five of which are about photography. Stirr said he has always been a visuallyoriented individual. “My interests have primarily focused on macro photography, birds and nature, flowers, all things mechanical, and travel photography,” said Stirr. “I enjoy following my own creative path and have not referenced the work of other photographers.” He said that his love for photography blossomed after the development of digital cameras. “My first interchangeable lens camera was purchased in 1974 as
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spread of COVID-19,” said Della Manna. “Our top priority is the health and wellbeing of attendees, volunteers and the greater community, some which would be categorized as vulnerable persons.” As the situation continues to evolve, organizers will monitor provincial and municipal update statements and will announce a new date for the event. The twice-weekly St. Helen Bingo events will also be
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Taking it outdoors during school closures By Joanne McDonald For NewsNow Jesse Mudie will be taking her children outside the classroom for some fresh air learning about nature while schools are closed in response to the threat of the coronavirus. The Jordan Village resident works in the classroom and expects to find out details of layoffs after the March break. “We plan to spend as much time as possible outside and take it day by day.” Hiking Monday along the Twenty Valley Trail, the
four youngsters in her care had a lot to say about the coronavirus and how it is impacting their lives. “I would say it would be harder for us to get infected if we stay away from big crowds,” said wise eight-year-old Hayden Duntsch. “I heard Thursday it would be for one week but now it looks like three weeks,” said Simone Bizjak, 7. “The most important thing is to wash our hands,” said Abigail Morrison, 7. “I have mud on my boots,” said five-year-old Pearl Bizjak.
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Open House Meeting Postponed 4 Windward Drive Out of an abundance of caution related to the continued spread of COVID-19, the Town of Grimsby has postponed the Open House Meeting for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 4 Windward Drive that was originally scheduled to be held at Town Hall on Tuesday March 24, 2020 at 6:00 PM. The Open House Meeting will be rescheduled for a later date. Notice will be posted on the Town’s website at www.grimsby.ca/ currentplanningapplications once more information is available. For more information, please contact the Planning, Building and By-law Department by phone at 905-945-9634 or by email at planning@grimsby.ca. Walter Basic, Acting Director of Planning, Building and By-law
Hiking through the Twenty Valley, this energetic group reminds everyone to wash their hands and stay away from crowds. (Front to Back): Pearl Bizjak, 5, Simone Bizjak, 7, Hayden Duntsch, 8, Abigail Morrison, 7, and Jesse Mudie. McDonald - Photo
Calm, kind, responsible community response urged for COVID-19 By Joanne McDonald For NewsNow Beamsville resident Jacqueline Swart has been calm and pragmatic in her response to the rapidly changing landscape around COVID 19. But she is also realistic and responsible for the health of her family. Monday, ahead of the announcement she knew was coming from the federal government regarding coronavirus restrictions being put in place, she joined the crowd at the grocery store buying supplies to weather whatever news was ahead.
With three kids “who don’t stop eating,” and her mom, 70, who is on oxygen, Swart knows how vulnerable some family members can be and she urges everyone to be responsible for seniors and other at risk people in the community. “I’m responsible but I am calm. Everybody should be calm too.” Swart said. “We must all be responsible for the vulnerable people in the community. Swart urges all to be good neighbours - pick up groceries for local seniors, be kind to store em-
ployees. “It’s the panic I don’t want to see.” And she reminds all West Niagara residents of their good fortune to live in a region that has an abundance of locally grown food - greenhouse produce, chickens, eggs and other agricultural commodities. This call to sober action was echoed by Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton in a recent statement. “This is a time to show compassion for one another, to lead with courage, make tough calls and support our neighbours,” said Easton.
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Well, maybe not mayhem, but business owners from coast to coast are smack dab in the middle of this COVID-19 mess. Some bars and restaurants will close their doors, others will soldier on offering take-out. Retailers are still in flux, assessing day-to-day, as they wait to see the reaction of local consumers. Marks - Photo
Definitely worth noting There have been many stories done over the years when municipalities have gone through their emergency preparedness training exercises. One never really thinks some of the things practiced will be necessary. Such instances are hard if not impossible to picture in one’s mind. That is certainly the case with the mish-mash of evolution behind the current world-wide health crisis. It was mentioned briefly elsewhere, but props must be given to the speed and smoothness of municipal actions and how they were implemented in Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln in the last couple of days. Determining what was happening was like holding sand in the palm of one’s hand - darn near impossible. To some degree there was a domino effect after both Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Ford spoke on Monday and Tuesday respectively. Actions were being put in place both in anticipation of and as a result of some of the measures announced. This will get worse before it gets better, but residents can be confident local officials are on their game. M.W.
Rest assured, the sun will come up I don’t know about you, but I had a brutal week on Monday. There was simply no grip to be had on what was unfolding in terms of this COVID-19 matter. I would love to call it something else, but this is a family publication. I may waive that designation in the near future, though. Between Region, each Niagara West municipality, the feds, and province making announcements... quickly followed by more announcements and/or a finer detailed outline of what had just been stated, there was no way to plan or forecast what this week’s edition would look like. Mix that in with area business folk calling, texting me in various states of panic and it made for a white wash of information and emotion. Normally on a Monday, I work until 1-2 a.m. I was all tucked in and snoozing by 10:30 p.m. Cooked. So today brought Premier Ford’s declaration of a State of Emergency. It’s too bad this issue is not as simple as Toronto Mayor Mel’s declaration which brought in the military to clear snow in Toronto. While it was funny to many, me included, at least it had a simple goal as a target. I defy anyone to tell me what goal they would be happy with regarding COVID-19 at this moment in time. Sure, one could say eradication. Good luck with that. I have to give full credit to Niagara West’s municipal leaders. I was talking, emailing and/or texting them seeminingly every hour for the last two days and they quickly dealt with every inquiry. That was much appreciated. Residents? Generally,
MIKE WILLISCRAFT they seem to be getting a bit squirrelly, especially those with young families. One can only play “Go Fish” so many times, yes? Business people? It clearly depends on what sector you are in. Retail and restaurants, serious, and I mean serious concern. Grocery stores...having talked to several employees at different stores they are under a lot of pressure with waves of customers coming in creating big lineups at times, but they have been doing a great job and deserve our thanks. Service industry? Likely the most insulated. If you have to deal with your insurance provider, for example, it is pretty simple to set up an appointment: not exactly line ups in that instance. For me, absolutely no idea how things will unfold. I have talked to officials at my newspaper association. They are working with the province and feds as well to target some sort of support, but the reactions have been quick and costly. I’ve had a normal week’s worth ads cancelled for March and April in the last three days. Everything is on the table to survive, just like (and I am guessing here) about half our local merchants.
If the market simply stops for more than a brief time - which almost assuredly will happen - many of your favourite shops and quite possibly your favourite community newspaper could blow away in a stiff wind. That is simple economic reality, one which became glaringly apparent as booking after booking shrivelled. And make no mistake, I get it. The health of all, including my staff and family is #1. All the measures taken are legit and, it could be argued, a couple of weeks overdue. Small business folk, such as myself are not big corporates like Wal-Mart, Roots or Torstar with millions available to weather economic storms. Many of your local merchants are your neighbours...they’re not living in mansions. I have regularly asked our readers to not only support the good folks who support these pages because they ensure I exist. Today I ask you to support anyone in our area at any opportunity. Whether it is getting gas locally instead of supporting CostCo’s gas bar at 50 Road, getting an outfit at a local clothing retailer instead of shopping online, or ordering take-out from a restaurant forced to close but trying to keep at least kitchen staff employed. I cannot tell you how much this sucks. You already know if you have had major stresses dealing with child care while you try to continue working or any other impact. There is nothing normal about this situation. The only thing we know is the sun will keep coming up in the morning and we need to be ready for whatever comes our way when that happen. Best of luck to all!!!
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Border closing leaves ag sector in lurch Food security at risk without migrant farm workers
By Joanne McDonald For NewsNow The federal government’s decision to close borders to stem the threat of the coronavirus will put Canada’s food security at risk if migrant farm workers, the backbone of the agricultural industry, cannot enter the country. Local farmers and farm organizations are scared and reeling with Monday’s announcement. No one wants to bring COVID-19 into the country but they warn that without the trained workers they will not be able to supply Ontario or Canada’s need for fresh fruits and vegetables. An estimated 3,000 migrant workers are expected to be working on Niagara farms this season. Many of them are waiting to arrive. “It’s devastating to the entire industry and domestic food security,” said Sarah Marshall, Manager of the Ontario Tender Fruit Growers. “We’re all cramming this morning trying to get a reversal on this decision. This will jeopardize the supply of fruits and vegetables across Canada,” Marshall said. There was no forewarning and nobody knows what to expect next said Chris Hamilton, President of the Niagara Federation of Agriculture. “We just don’t know yet. It will leave farmers and the agriculture sector desperate for suitable workers,” Hamilton said. “The agriculture sector in Canada has grown in relation to trained foreign workers to supplement our work force here in Canada and without them production will suffer significantly.” “I understand the risks involved
but our issue is we struggle to find people who want to take these jobs. I don’t see any easy solution.” TIME IS CRITICAL Phil Tregunno, farmer and chair of the Ontario Tender Fruit Growers said there is no way possible farmers can produce enough horticultural products without the migrant workers. “It’s not possible. We can have partial crops but we cannot supply Ontario’s need for fruits and vegetables let alone Canada.” “The resolution is they definitely need to check and isolate as workers come into the country. We need that back up right now. We don’t want to import any COVID-19 into the country.” “Time is critical. A lot of the vegetables will have to get planted. It will be a missed opportunity if we wait too long to make this decision.” “We cannot produce enough food without these workers. They provide a lot of Canadian jobs too. The biggest problem is when it comes to harvest and by that time it will be too late for the government to react.” “It’s critical. Without food we can’t live. We can’t count on American products coming here as they will run into food shortages too.” Kai Wiens works with his two sons on the Niagara-on-the-Lake farm which has been in the family since 1971. His reaction to the border closing was fear. “I was scared. I don’t know if I will make it through my year if I don’t get the labour.” “April 7 I have 21 men coming. My orchard needs to be pruned before the end of May.”
“June 10 another 15 guys are going to help with thinning. We drop 80 per cent of our fruit to get size and if we don’t prune, those trees will be in chaos and we will have to drop even 90 per cent of the fruit to get the little bit of fruit that we really want to size up to market ready.” And it must be trained labour. “Pruning a tree is not going out and dropping sticks on the ground It needs to be correctly pruned and be healthy to be able to grow next year.” This isn’t a crop that can be delayed. It’s an annual crop, a perennial tree that needs to be pruned, thinned and harvested every year. “Our food security is at risk without the workers. One resolution would be to test them before they get on the plane.” “Or course we don’t want the coronavirus brought into Canada. It’s just as important to me that they’re not sick.” Sonia Aviles, activist and organizer with the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, works out of Niagara Region. Aviles said an estimated 3,000 migrant workers are expected to be working on Niagara farms this season. “Many of them are waiting to arrive. There are more than 500 here now working mainly in the greenhouses.” “We believe this is unjust and unnecessary to not allow farm workers to come into the country. They depend on the work and the local farm economy depends on them. Our local food economy will be greatly affectedly this decision.” “We know they are the backbone
of the economy. They are the ones working in the fields.” Aviles said there is no reason to shut out non-permanent residents while allowing Americans to enter the country. “Anyone can carry the virus. The virus carries no passports.” She said the economic impact will greatly hurt racialized and low wage migrants. One measure would be to test people coming from certain countries and take steps in coordination with the farmers to fulfill their obligations to ensure workers are protected and support them if they are sick. There needs to be a clear message from employers about what measures they should take,” Aviles said. Across Niagara, Aviles is hearing the concerns of workers who fear for their income security in the event a farm closes. “Workers are worried like everybody else. Farm workers are particularly vulnerable.” Aviles and the MWAC, Canada’s largest coalition of self-organized groups of migrant workers is connected with organizations across the country and offers a local support system across Niagara. Aviles welcomes anyone with questions to contact her at 289-9904519 or send a WhatsApp message. “The government must keep in mind there are hundreds of workers and they need clear messages. It is also the obligation of farmers to make sure they are working with public health.” The MWAC is circulating an online petition as part of the Migrants Rights Network response to Covid 19, which can be found at migrantrights.ca/COVID19
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