On January 27th, the first confirmed case of COVID-19 appeared in Canada. Since then, life has changed drastically and the impacts of the virus haven't discriminated. Essential workers such as those in healthcare have been highly appreciated—and rightfully so. Meanwhile, frontline workers from other sectors, such as transportation, postal services, and waste management, have also been a pillar for society, yet haven't been shown the same amount of recognition. Amid the confusion, fear, and panic, these workers continue to step up and help us adapt to our new normal. It’s important for us to look beyond the hospital wards and see the heroes that occupy our day-to-day lives too. They also experience hardship, stress, and the concern of bringing the virus home to their families. During this challenging time, let's come together to provide under-recognized essential workers with extra support in the form of kind and uplifting messages of encouragement, love, and appreciation. If you would like to submit a message, please do so here: https://www.beyondthewardsto.com/submissions *Disclaimer: We recognize the value of all workers and never wish to undermine or disrespect the contributions of those not mentioned.