Text4Hope, an Alberta based free text service which provides daily supportive and encouraging text messages written by therapists, was shown to help alleviate stress and anxiety amongst individuals, according to a newly published scientific study (can be found online at Cambridge University Press). Produced by Simran Pherwani (A MSc student in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta).
Updates for the University of Alberta communit: campus employees working from home for another summer, spring convocation moved online. More information: https://www.ualberta.ca/the-quad/2021/02/remote-work-extended-to-august-31.html https://www.ualberta.ca/registrar/graduation-convocation/index.html Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
The City of Edmonton implemented a cold weather protocol last Thursday in response to extreme cold weather over this past week. This includes ensuring transit bus routes between emergency shelters and transit centers overnight with staff on board to provide masks and covid screening. Produced by Simran Pherwani.
Updates on increases to UofA campus activity, including one-on-one indoor fitness activities. More information: https://www.ualberta.ca/covid-19/campus-safety/safety-measures-general-directives/index.html#approval https://www.ualberta.ca/campus-community-recreation/index.html Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
The Alberta government has started easing major Covid-19 restrictions. Starting February 8th, restaurants are allowed to reopen for indoor eating, and sports and fitness restrictions are being eased. For a full list: https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx#restrictions Produced by Chris Chang-Yen Phillips
The Government of Alberta is offering a $625 relief payment as well as a free of charge hotel stay for up to 14 days for Albertans who need to self isolate in a hotel because they are unable to quarantine at home. Produced by Simran Pherwani.
Updates on how the University of Alberta is responding to student concerns about barriers to remote learning. More information: https://thegatewayonline.ca/2021/01/im-sorry-you-heated-debate-around-online-learning-sparked-during-gfc/ https://blog.ualberta.ca/from-the-presidents-desk-reducing-barriers-to-remote-learning-e6e548605e10 Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
The Alberta government has laid out next steps for easing Covid-19 restrictions. This time around, the government is justifying its timeline by pointing to the number of people hospitalized with Covid-19. More information: https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx#Step1 Produced by Chris Chang-Yen Phillips.
A Dalhousie University engineering student created her own homemade spectrophotometer lab device to help alleviate the stress of online labs and aid in learning. Her creative solution serves as inspiration to other students to create their own lab devices at home. Produced by Simran Pherwani (A MSc student in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta).
Updates about research resuming on campus at the University of Alberta, and library curbside pickup resuming. Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
The pandemic has disrupted industries and livelihoods across Canada. But arts, entertainment, and recreation workers more than most. The Canadian Association for the Performing Arts has compiled figures from Statistics Canada on these industries: https://capacoa.ca/en/research/covid-impact-statistics/ Produced by Chris Chang-Yen Phillips.
During a CTV news interview, Michele Charles Gustafson, an image consultant and life coach, showed that we can use our eye contact, eyebrows, and body language to connect with others and express our emotions amidst the pandemic. We can master the art of mask-pressions, expressing our emotions while wearing masks. Produced by Simran Pherwani
University says the provincial government's new easing of select restrictions won't significantly impact campus, and a reminder to use the Here@Ualberta tool for contact tracing on campus. Link to the Here@Ualberta tool: https://www.ualberta.ca/covid-19/campus-safety/here-at-ualberta.html Produced by Hannah Cunningham
The Alberta government has started easing restrictions on outdoor gatherings and personal and wellness services, starting January 18. Produced by Chris Chang-Yen Phillips.
As of earlier this week, paramedics and emergency medical staff are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as part of Alberta’s phase 1A vaccine rollout plan. Produced by Simran Pherwani.
Most rec facilities and museums are closed until at least January 21. But in the meantime some of them are offering home programming for kids. Royal Tyrrell Museum paleontology activities: https://tyrrellmuseum.com/whats_on/rtmp_from_home Royal Alberta Museum - Build your own banjo: https://royalalbertamuseum.ca/blog/cookie-tin-banjo Fort Edmonton Park - Recipes for traditional butter and truffles: https://www.canva.com/design/DAELQcte140/view#1
Federal government announcement: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/01/government-of-canada-announces-new-policy-to-help-former-international-students-live-in-work-in-and-continue-contributing-to-canada.html Produced by Hannah Cunningham
New COVID-19 testing rules for air travelers into Canada will be enforced starting January 7th. All passengers over the age of 5 entering Canada will have to show a negative COVID-19 nose swab test prior to entering the country. Produced by Simran Pherwani
Produced by Chris Chang-Yen Phillips
Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
Produced by Chris Chang-Yen Phillips.
Produced by Chris Chang-Yen Phillips.
Produced by Chris Chang-Yen Phillips.
Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
Produced by Chris Chang-Yen Phillips
Produced by Simran Pherwani (A MSc student in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta).
Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
Produced by Rutuka Kadam. Featuring the song Slow Vibing by Ketsa, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.
Produced by Karly Coleman.
The Canadian Mental Health Association conducted a nation-wide survey to assess individuals’ feelings and thoughts amidst the pandemic in partnership with the University of BC. The results were striking - they found people felt more stress and worry, alongside sadness, depression, and loneliness. Produced by Simran Pherwani (A MSc student in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta).
