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DICES reviews its COVID safeguards for fall programs

The Denman community service agency says it is reviewing how it manages COVID risks as it prepares for the fall.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2021-09-16 · compiled 2026-10-01

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DICES council is reviewing its COVID policy and management approach in line with provincial health directives, according to a notice in this week’s Grapevine. ^[1]

The notice says the review could affect when and how DICES delivers programs and how it works with partners, including the school district. ^[1]

DICES says it intends to continue its programs and services, and that it will communicate the steps once they are finalized. ^[1]

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