Author of the article: Postmedia Staff Publishing date: Dec 30, 2020 • December 30, 2020 • 5 minute read • Brenda Snider, executive director of VIQ, says a new information portal created by VIQ and the local United Way is a means for residents to access information during the pandemic. The portal can be accessed through the VIQ website at via.ca FILE PHOTO Postmedia Network Article content This year has proven to be a year that we are prepared to say good-bye too for many different reasons. COVID 19 has turned our worlds upside down, for many it has changed how we look at what is important. For some it has brought on challenges they have never faced and created obstacles that have been impossible to overcome. 2020 has been a time where the community has come together and supported those that needed it most, it has been a year of friendship, sorry and joy. Every person has had a different journey and has reacted to their situation in the way best for their survival. As we move into 2021 we are coming to terms that there will be no immediate change and we will be facing challenges for months to come, but we can continue to support each other and be kind especially to our front line and essential service workers.