The coronavirus crisis hasn’t slowed down Winnipeg’s Bear Clan Patrol — it’s just changed the way they do business. James Favel, Bear Clan’s executive director, told 680 CJOB the community organization can’t actively patrol Winnipeg’s inner-city streets due to the pandemic and social distancing, but they’re continuing to help those in need behind the scenes.
But it’s taking a toll, he said. “Because we’re limited to how many people we can have in the building, my staff are becoming overworked and tired. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] “There’s a lot going on, and it’s having a very hard impact on us here on the front lines.” Favel said Bear Clan volunteers will be replacing the typical foot