Lethbridge professor talks about getting covid-19, and her recovery Dr Jennifer Mather teaches Psychology at the University of Lethbridge, and says that she believed the virus took hold when she went on a teaching assignment in Denmark. She came back with a cold and went to test herself for COVID-19. She had gotten it and went to self-isolate for 14 days. She is still isolating and has recovered.

Leg amputee talks covid-19, her amputation, and homeschooling her child Kylee Elizabeth had her leg amputated on March 11th, and BCN's Micah Quinn talked to her about her journey. She had her leg amputated when covid-19 was starting to become a pandemic, and she says that it was a surreal experience. She also homeschools her child and says her support group has been a rock for her during this time.

Bridge Home Care delivers groceries and other amenities to seniors Tiana Husarewych, is the owner of Bridge Home Care, and the business has been delivering groceries, and other essentials to seniors during this tough time of COVID-19. Many seniors are self-isolating, and sometimes for the employees, that means dropping off the groceries and other items at the doors of the seniors.

Kidney transplant recipient looks back on receiving kidney from her son Jan Clemis received a kidney from her son, Blair, and looks back on that time fondly in remembrance of Green Shirt Day. Green Shirt Day honours Logan Boulet, who donated his organs after the Humboldt Broncos crash two years ago. Clemis says that you are never too old to be an organ donor, and encourages families to talk about organ donation.

Businesses looking for tax breaks in light of COVID-19 Cyndi Vos from the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce says that businesses are looking for dates on if they can find tax breaks on their business. They are wondering if they have the ability to defer the tax payment, or only have to pay half of it due in light of COVID-19.

Businesses, layoffs, and what the government can do Trevor Lewington from Economic Development Lethbridge talks about what is happening to businesses around Lethbridge due to COVID-19. He also says that if businesses do not receive cashflow in 30 days, 1 in 4 businesses will fail.

#InThisTogetherYQL makes a splash with local businesses #InThisTogetherYQL is showcasing a new way to help out local businesses here in Lethbridge. By posting on social media, people can tag a local business that is showing resilience, or one that needs help during this harsh time of COVID-19. 10 posters will be randomly drawn and will win a $100 gift card to the business that they tagged.

MyCityCare Lethbridge is looking for volunteers MyCityCare is looking for volunteers that can help with filling food hampers, clothing bags, and preparing hygiene kits. They are also delivering meals to self-isolation sites as well.

Truck drivers take covid-19 in stride and look for positivity Truckers are dealing with COVID-19 in their own way, and this can mean different things for each driver and company. Kevin Kooy and Al Nelson each have experience in the truck driving business, and they offer their thoughts on how the coronavirus has changed the aspects of trucking.

Tilt Property Group talks about rent freezes and what that means for tenants and landlords Jared Hope from the Tilt Property Group talks to BCN about rent freezes now that Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced a rent freeze. This means that tenants are not allowed to be thrown out of their homes before May 1st if they aren't able to pay rent or utilities.

Micah Quinn

Micah Quinn is an up and comer Video journalist, originally from Calgary, AB. After graduating from Mount Royal University, he loved his work at City TV - Breakfast Television. A newcomer to Lethbridge, he looks forward to connecting with this community, and reaching a new audience. Micah has a passion for interviewing and finding out what makes people tick. You'll often find him pursuing local feature stories and hard news.