Drive Happiness is a local non profit society that offers transportation services for seniors with mobility challenges or limited access to transportation during the pandemic in Edmonton and surrounding areas. Produced by Simran Pherwani.
On April 21st the Alberta Government announced plans to push through legislation named Bill 71 that would allow for working Albertans (both part time and full time) to have access to paid time away to receive their Covid-19 vaccinations. Bill 71 would make it illegal for a workplace to fire or discipline any worker for taking time to fulfill their scheduled vaccinations and would allow for two appointments if two doses are required. The provincial government is asking that Albertan workers work ...
Updates for the University of Alberta community: Fall 2021 course locations are now available on BearTracks. More information: https://www.ualberta.ca/covid-19/updates/2021/04/2021-04-23-updates-for-week-ending-april-23.html https://www.ualberta.ca/covid-19/campus-safety/tracking-covid-19-on-our-campuses.html Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
On April 20th Alberta Health Services announced that all Albertans born on or before 1981 now have access to the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. Alberta’s decision to reduce the age of eligibility for AstraZeneca / Covishield from 55 to 40 is based on public health recommendations looking at the benefit this vaccine offers weighed against the small risk of adverse events from this vaccine. As of April 17, more than 100,000 doses of AstraZeneca / Covishield have been administered in Alberta. Produc...
Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases linked to schools, and students and staff needing to quarantine, Edmonton Public Schools and Edmonton Catholic schools are moving grades 7-12 to temporary online learning for 2 weeks starting Thursday April 22nd. Produced by Simran Pherwani.
Updates for the University of Alberta community: limited U of A youth activity camps are open for registration. More information: https://www.ualberta.ca/campus-community-recreation/our-programs/rec-guide/2021/spring-summer/index.html#toc Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
Starting April 12th the Alberta Government began Phase 2C of their Vaccination rollout plan. This is the second last phase until Phase 3 is scheduled to launch sometime in May to June that will be open to the public. Phase 2C is an expansion towards healthcare professionals and those who work and provide in-person and direct patient care in those types of environments. AHS is asking those to bring proof of eligibility or employment to your scheduled appointments. Some of the other professions in...
Updates for the University of Alberta community: Cameron Library is closed until further notice. More information: https://www.library.ualberta.ca/covid-19 Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
Updates for the University of Alberta community on the International Quarantine Support Grant. More information: https://www.ualberta.ca/registrar/scholarships-awards-financial-support/international-quarantine-support-grant.html Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
Updates on the change to customer capacity limits for Alberta retail locations as well as a view on how local used bookshop Wee Book Inn is currently operating business. Produced by Jordan Rule. Featuring the song "around slowly" by Jordan Rule.
On Tuesday, April 6th, Premier Jason Kenney reinstated step 1 restrictions in the face of rising COVID-19 cases in the province linked to variants. Produced by Simran Pherwani.
Updates for the U of A community: students, staff, faculty can make use of residences' isolation accommodation program. More information: https://www.ualberta.ca/residence/isolation-program.html Produced by Hannah Cunningham
On March 30th Alberta rolled out stage 2B of the immunization timeline, this opened up the vaccine for individuals with underlying health conditions that put them at a higher risk of severe outcomes with Covid-19. For a full list of participating conditions and examples please visit ( https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page17389.aspx#eligibility ) To book your appointment today call Health Link at 811 or to book your appointment online visit https://www.alberta.ca/covid19-vaccine.aspx P...
Updates on Alberta's art galleries (Provincial/Commercial designation differences) with a focus on Edmonton's local commercial gallery, Scott Gallery on 124th street. Produced by Jordan Rule. Featuring the song Georgia Brown by Ben Bernie Orchestra, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1925_(USA)_Archives_1925_03_19_Ben_Bernie_Orchestra_-_Sweet_Georgia_Brown.mp3
This Monday, Alberta joined other provinces to suspend the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for those under 55 years old, after reports that individuals in Europe developed blood clots after taking it. Produced by Simran Pherwani.
Updates for the University of Alberta community: Unwind your mind online + Cameron Library opening for study spots reminder. More information: https://www.ualberta.ca/current-students/access-team/healthy-campus-unit/unwind-your-mind/index.html Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
Alberta is still in the 2nd step of the path forward, meaning indoor movie theatres and concert halls are still closed. Metro Cinema - even though they remain closed - are still offering virtual screenings with half of on-demand ticket sales going back to Metro. They are also planning future popcorn, candy and beverage take-away sales events. Produced by Jordan Rule, and featuring the song Bella Chorda by Jordan Rule.
Updates for the U of A community. A new student service experience survey asks: how'd we do? Link to survey: https://www.ualberta.ca/provost/dean-of-students/projects-initiatives/student-service-experience.html Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
Updates for the U of A community: Student athletes off the bench, Cameron Library to re-open for individual study. More information on Cameron Library: https://www.library.ualberta.ca/seats Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
An update on the Stovel Block Building in Edmonton, which is being converted into a women's shelter. Produced by Rutuja Kadam. Featuring the song Slow Vibing by Ketsa, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.
Phase 2 of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout includes First Nations, Metis, and Inuit individuals aged 35-49. Currently, while all other eligible Albertans have the option to either call 811 or book their appointments online, Indigenous people living in Alberta can only call 811 to book. Produced by Cherie Island.
Updates on Alberta's Step 2 general increases to occupancy capacities for indoor retail and indoor business and community gatherings. Produced by (and featuring original music by) Jordan Rule.
Starting Wednesday, March 10th, Albertans aged 50-64 and First Nations, Metis, and Inuit individuals aged 35-49 with no severe chronic illness will be eligible to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine as part Phase 2 of Alberta’s vaccine rollout plan. Produced by Simran Pherwani.
Updates for the University of Alberta: recreation facilities are open for low-intensity activities. More information: https://www.ualberta.ca/campus-community-recreation/index.html#ccr-covid-update Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
Updates for the University of Alberta for Fall 2021: registration deadline extended, and plans for course delivery. More information: https://www.ualberta.ca/the-quad/2021/02/fall-2021-planning-update.html Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
Updates on services available from members of the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters. For more information, you can call their confidential and toll-free line at 1-866-331-3933 or visit https://acws.ca/. Produced by Rutuja Kadam.
Updates on the February 8th stage 1 of reopening and mandatory restrictions for Alberta and local restaurants, including Otto Food & Drink as an example. Produced by Jordan Rule. Featuring the song 260809 Funky Nurykabe by spinningmerkaba, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
Starting Wednesday, February 24th, seniors in Alberta aged 75 years and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as part of the beginning of phase 1B of Alberta’s vaccine rollout plan. Produced by Simran Pherwani.
Updates for the University of Alberta community: Deans commit to student support for online final exams, and an SU virtual escape room event this week. More information: https://www.su.ualberta.ca/events/virtualescape Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
Updates on the Tipinawaw temporary homeless shelter located in the Edmonton Convention Center. Produced by Rutuka Kadam. Featuring the song Slow Vibing by Ketsa, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.
