Dozens of vehicles flashing amber lights paraded by Kelowna General Hospital Monday evening, supporting health-care workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We’ve gathered all the amber lights in the industries between traffic control and the towing industry, and we’re going to light it up tonight in appreciation for front-line workers,” tow truck driver Mike Nicholls said.
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Health-care workers waved to the honking drivers outside the hospital.
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“It definitely tugs at the heart strings. It makes us feel like we’re wanted, we’re needed, and people are appreciating what we do,” a health-care worker watching the procession told Global News.
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