COVID-19 updates

COVID-19 Resources

• Information and resources

  • COVID-19 guidance and recommendations from the Provincial Health Officer are available online at the BC Pandemic Preparedness website.

  • Please monitor the BC Centre for Disease Control website for updates, information and resources.

  • For non-health related COVID-19 questions (e.g. supports, programs, etc), a new dedicated phone line has been set up at 1-888-COVID-19.

  • If you require advice regarding a potential COVID-19 case, please contact your local Medical Health Officer [PDF]

  Additional resources:

  • Canadian Public Health Services

  • Northern Health

  • COVID-19 Northern Health Online Clinic & Information Line

  • 8-1-1 HealthLink BC (services are available in English, Punjabi, Cantonese and Mandarin)

• COVID-19 self-assessment

  BC Ministry of Health has developed an online self-assessment tool to help determine whether you may need further assessment or testing for COVID-19:

  • BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool

  Anyone who feels sick should stay home, seek rest and if symptoms persist, seek medical attention. As per social distancing guidelines, we also encourage that where possible, faculty and staff meetings take part via video or teleconference.

• Tips

  • BC Ministry of Health - Handwashing with Soap and Water [PDF]
  • BC Ministry of Health - Protect Yourself and Others from COVID-19 [PDF]
  • Public Health Canada - Reduce the spread of COVID-19: Wash your hands [PDF]
  • Public Health Canada - Know the facts about COVID-19 [PDF]

• Travel information

  Travel restrictions and notices for countries affected by COVID-19 are being updated regularly by Health Canada and the Canadian government. Please check Government of Canada Travel Advisory site for current updates regarding travel restrictions for outbound and inbound travellers.

  Anyone arriving to Canada must self-isolate for 14 days.

• Student support

  Coast Mountain College offers free, confidential counselling services to all students who need support. For more information visit  CMTN Counselling Services.

  • Domestic student support:  mystudentsupport.com
  • International student support:   keepmesafe.org 

• Employee support

  Family and Employee Assistance Program (FSEAP) provides CMTN employees and dependents with support needed to navigate the stresses of life, relationships and work. To access these services call 1-800-667-0993, there are no complicated registrations or referrals required. These services are voluntary, confidential and accessible 24/7, every day of the year.

  Learn more about health and wellness benefits at CMTN.

• Registration desks

  The registration desks at all four CMTN campuses are closed to face-to-face interactions and are moving to virtual delivery models. Please refer to the Registration FAQs on the CMTN COVID-19 page for detailed information.

• Student Services

  The Student Services department is moving forward with all services and resources going to a virtual service delivery model. Please see the Student Services FAQs on the CMTN COVID-19 page for detailed instructions.

• Spring convocation

  CMTN’s leadership team has made the difficult decision to postpone convocation ceremonies planned for Terrace and Prince Rupert at the beginning of June. Convocation is one of the most important celebrations and milestones of the school year and we are hopeful we will be able to postpone to a date later in the year.

• Libraries

  The libraries at all campuses are now closed to face-to-face interactions and moving to a virtual delivery model.
  
  AskAway virtual chat is available from the Library website:

  www.coastmountaincollege.ca/library
  
  Other options for student library support includes:

  • Students can email the Library (library@coastmountaincollege.ca)
  • Name and email address of the campus Librarian will be posted at the libraries and online (Librarians will be available remotely)

   

• Distributed learning

  Coast Mountain College is moving quickly to developing its distributed learning model for 199 classes. Instructors, senior administrators and the team at our Centre for Learning Transformation (COLT) have been working quickly to identify and implement distributed learning models as alternatives to face-to-face teaching and learning. Big thanks to the 60 instructors who have worked with COLT to make these significant changes in a very short time.

  Students should communicate with their instructors to find out which distributed learning models will begin for them effective Monday, March 23.

  For more information view our Distributed Learning FAQs.

• Computer labs

  Many students do not have their own computers or access to wi-fi, so to that end, computer labs will remain open. We urge students to maintain six feet between one another in the interest of social distancing where possible. If the lab is full, we will ask students to consider returning when there are fewer students. 
  
  The Hazelton library and computer lab will be closed until further notice.

• Food Services

  Food Services are only available at the Cedar Café. The Cafeteria is now closed to the public.

  In the interest of social distancing we are encouraging all customers to take their food and beverages to go. Please ensure you are leaving space for social distancing – six feet between people. There are many lounges, picnic tables and seating areas in all of the buildings and on our campus grounds at the Terrace campus that give people the opportunity to ensure that they are giving themselves enough space to accommodate social distancing.

  The Cedar Café is no longer accepting reusable cups. We apologize for any inconvenience, but the decision was made with the health and safety of our staff, faculty, students and customers in mind.

  Frozen meals are available with 2 for 1 deal on Fridays. Learn more. 

• The Salon

  In light of COVID-19 CMTN will close the The Salon until further notice. At this time classes will continue as scheduled but the Salon will not be taking any clients.

• Fitness Centre

  As of March 16, the fitness centre at the Terrace campus will be closed until further notice. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of social distancing.