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Community News Updates from CJSR

CJSR 88.5 FMwww.cjsr.com
Daily 1-minute community news updates for Edmontonians. Originally, this project shared news bites about COVID-19 in Edmonton, how it's impacting people in our community, and support services available. A pop-up podcast published every weekday by CJSR 88.5 FM, Edmonton's campus and community radio station.
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Episodes

May 20 - WIN House

Updates on WIN House resources for Edmontonians experiencing domestic violence (780-479-0058). Produced by Rutuja Kadam. Featuring the song Remember Love by Lobo Loco, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

May 20, 20201 minEp. 34

Friends of CJSR: Barber Ha

CJSR's Curtis Blandy is checking in with Friends of CJSR business, starting with Barber Ha. Linda Ha spoke with Curtis about the challenges their barbershop faces with Covid-19.

May 19, 202027 minEp. 35

May 19 - Financial Assistance for Students

Updates on the University of Alberta and the federal government’s financial assistance for students and UAlberta International Student Services.

May 19, 20201 minEp. 33

May 18 - Fall Term 2020

Updates on the announcement on fall term 2020 at the University of Alberta, and the University Health Centre. Produced by Sophia Yang.

May 18, 202059 secEp. 32

May 14 - Seniors

Updates on new Government of Alberta plans for re-openings. Produced by Michael Chevalier.

May 14, 202043 secEp. 31

May 13 - YESS

Updates on resources from YESS for youth experiencing homelessness. Produced by Rutuja Kadam. This episode features the song Dreaming Days by Ketsa, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

May 13, 20201 minEp. 30

May 11 - University of Alberta

An update on UAlberta’s ONEcard and parking services, laptop lending program for students, and the Spring convocation. Produced by Sophia Yang.

May 11, 20201 minEp. 29

May 8 - Art Gallery of St Albert

Updates on how the Art Gallery of St Albert has adapted its services amidst Covid-19. Produced by Rhea March.

May 08, 202058 secEp. 26

May 6 - Dinner2Door

Updates on the Mustard Seed's Dinner2Door program. Produced by Rutuja Kadam. Featuring Illumination by Kai Engel, licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.

May 06, 20201 minEp. 28

May 4 - U of A Updates

An update on requesting term feedback and letters of reference, and new COVID-19 research funding opportunities email notifications. Produced by Sophia Yang.

May 04, 20201 minEp. 25

May 1 - Bandcamp

Updates on Bandcamp's Covid-19-related events for artists on May 1, June 5, and July 3. Produced by Rhea March.

May 01, 20201 minEp. 27

Independent Bookstores in the Era of Covid-19

Glass Bookshop and Audreys Books, the newest and the oldest indie bookstores in Edmonton, are adopting new operating strategies in response to the pandemic shutdown. As they face the possibility of never going back to what independent bookselling used to be, Jason Purcell and Kelly Dyer share their hopes and struggles as indie booksellers during this special time. If there is only one way to enter the post-pandemic future, let us still preserve the love for each other. Produced by Sophia Yang....

Apr 29, 202033 minEp. 22

April 29 - Expo Centre and Hope Mission

Updates on the Expo Centre and Hope Mission shelters in Edmonton. Produced by Rutuja Kadam. Includes the track Multiverse by Ketsa, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Apr 29, 202052 secEp. 21

April 27 - Campus Updates

Updates on the University of Alberta Fall 2020 Planning Group, summer camps, and federal support for students. Produced by Sophia Yang.

Apr 27, 20201 minEp. 20

April 24 - Unison Benevolent Fund

Updates on support for artists through the Unison Benevolent Fund. More information at unisonfund.ca. Produced by Rhea March.

Apr 24, 202055 secEp. 19

April 17 - Unison Fund

News about the Unison Fund for artists. Produced by Rhea March.

Apr 17, 202054 secEp. 16

April 16 - Staying Connected for Seniors

Resources for seniors to stay connected and fit while self-isolating, including Seniors' Centre Without Walls (780-395-2626) and YMCA 360 (ymca360.org). Produced by Michael Chevalier.

Apr 16, 202049 secEp. 15

April 15 - Overnight Shelters

Updates on Hope Mission, Mustard Seed, and George Spady shelters. Produced by Charlotte Thomasson.

Apr 15, 20201 minEp. 14

April 14 - Local Bookstores

Updates on local bookstores, including Glass Bookshop and Audreys Books. Produced by Piyush Patel.

Apr 14, 20202 minEp. 13

April 13 - Supporting Local Restaurants

Updates on Blowers & Grafton, and supporting local restaurants directly vs through third-party services. Produced by Curtis Blandy.

Apr 13, 20201 minEp. 12

April 10 - Scams

Tips on protecting yourself from Covid-19-related scams. Produced by Rhea March.

Apr 10, 20201 minEp. 10

April 8 - Expo Centre and Food Bank

An update on services available for people experiencing homelessness, including the new Edmonton Expo Centre shelter and the Edmonton Food Bank.

Apr 08, 202059 secEp. 8

April 7 - Record Stores

An update on how local record stores are adapting for customers, including Listen Records, Blackbyrd Myoozik, and Freecloud Records. Produced by Piyush Patel.

Apr 07, 20201 minEp. 7

April 6 - Beer and Pizza

Updates on local food and beverage businesses, including Sea Change Brewing Company and High Dough pizza from Three Boars. Produced by Curtis Blandy.

Apr 06, 202059 secEp. 6
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