Yellowknife resident Trudy Hause is encouraging everyone to show their support for health care providers and other essential services during the COVID-19 outbreak tonight by banging pots and pans outside.
“Let them echo through the city,” Hause said. “Get out and beat your pots and pans to show your appreciation for those on the front lines during this pandemic.”
The plan is to have all residents of Yellowknife at 7:00 p.m. tonight to step out onto their porch, balcony, or open a window and make some noise Hause says.
“I’m so proud to be Canadian,” Hause said. “Let’s try to spread this nationwide.”
Mayor of Yellowknife Rebecca Alty is also planning to partake in this noise-making celebration this evening.
“If you hear some pots and pan banging and some cheering at 7:00 p.m. tonight, thats our way to thank all of the health care workers and essential employees working hard right now,” Mayor Alty said. “Join in.”
CKLB Radio is asking residents of the NWT to post your cheering-up pot banging activity on social media with the tag #TheNorthCares or by using the hashtags #TogetherWeCanDoIt and #Cheer4HealthWorkers.
Let’s spread some smiles.
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