With the current coronavirus outbreak, and the social distancing measures in effect, businesses everywhere are facing new challenges and threats. To help support our local businesses, which are vital to the well-being of our communities, this article will present a list of businesses who are responding to the pandemic—letting you know what measures they’re taking, and how you can support them.

Niverville’s council met on the evening of March 17 to discuss a variety of items on the town’s agenda. Deputy Mayor John Funk was absent due to self-isolation after travel. 

The news broke Thursday afternoon that Niverville is about to take its next step towards eventual city status. It’s now official: a traffic light is going to be installed at the corner of Main Street and Fifth Avenue.

On Monday, March 16, the Niverville Heritage Centre campus released a statement regarding their response to COVID-19. The campus is home to many seniors living within the life lease, assisted living, and personal care home suites. And according to health officials, seniors are among those who are at greatest risk of contracting the virus.

In the past few weeks, you may have heard a few new terms regarding our healthcare and the global pandemic. Terms like isolation and quarantine may be somewhat familiar, but what about social distancing? What is it, why does it work, and what should I be doing right now?

In early March, the Town of Niverville announced that they assembled a new board, Niverville Health Care Services Inc. (NHCSI), to assume operational control of the Open Health clinic in Niverville under a social enterprise model. They also hired a business manager to oversee operations. Her name is Kristen Fyfe, and we’d like to introduce you to her.