The Front Line

'If we can put a smile on our face and help each other, that can help put other people at comfort, too,' says Jasleen Sidhu

'We’ve had to become pretty creative to make their days as meaningful as possible,' says Christine LaChapelle

'What we’re hearing from people is they’re very anxious and concerned,' says front-line worker. 'There’s a lot of worries about the uncertainty of the situation'

'Every time you leave the house to go to work, you're putting yourself at risk and could be exposed. It’s definitely a scary thought,' says Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacist

Passion for helping people keeps local PSW going during pandemic while feeling 'uncomfortable, scared, vulnerable'

'I can’t wait for it to be over, like everybody else,' says Orillia fire captain of global pandemic that has further complicated a tough job

Jackelyn Young, young mother of two, describes working in Orillia's emergency department during pandemic; 'There’s still the worry about a second wave'

Hard worker is heartened by gestures of gratitude from residents; 'We’re doing our thing to try to keep a level of normalcy,' he says