Community News Updates from CJSR
368 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -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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The View from Where
October 15, 2022 15:15 - 1 minute - 2.53 MBThe View From Where The View from Where is an exhibit at the UofA FAB Gallery Second floor, running until November 5. Artist alissa rossi uses her experience of the boreal forest of British Columbia and western Alberta to explore how global extractive capitalism and the ongoing climate crisis manifest on a local level. rossi grew up in the Fraser Valley in BC with a family whose income was directly connected to the forestry industry. She spent her childhood summers in ...
Transitions: A Climate Change exhibition
October 15, 2022 14:51 - 1 minute - 1.99 MBClimate change and the environmental degradation that follows in its wake are complex issues that are explored in the visual art and print making exhibition called Transitional Impressions: Visualizing Environmental Change. The exhibition runs until November 5, at the University of Alberta FAB Gallery on the main floor and features the work of artists Sean Caulfield, Sue Colberg, Jill Ho-You, Heather Leier, Kiona Ligtvoet, Tara Manyfingers, and Jewel Shaw. Many of the comp...
New On-demand service app for St. Albert Transit “Book a Bus”
September 02, 2022 16:57 - 1 minute - 2.65 MBNew On-demand service app for St. Albert Transit “book a bus” There’s a new on-demand service app for St. Albert Transit and it’s effective September 18, 2022. It will replace the current On-Demand Transit: Rider App. The On-demand service hours will remain the same for weekday evenings, Saturday evenings, Sundays and statutory holidays. It’s available on both Android and iPhone platforms. You’ll be able to book trips in advance through the new app, online at ridestat.ca, or o...
Shoes
July 22, 2022 11:43 - 1 minute - 3.03 MBRecently, I broke several pairs of shoes, leading me to wonder about what kind of advice for buying shoes there is on the internet. Here’s a smattering of what I found from the REI website. Think about where you plan to walk most of the time. Then narrow your walking shoe choice based on that place. As I was looking at REI’s advice, they have three categories: road-running shoes, hiking shoes, and trail-running shoes, but there are a plethora of other good walking shoes out there, ...
Walking in the heat
July 15, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 2.11 MBHow to walk in the heat You’ll have noted it’s quite hot outside so here’s some tips for enjoying your walking during the summer. · Avoid the heat of the day by walking before 10AM or after 6PM. · Walking where there’s tree cover provides shade and makes your walk much cooler. Keep in mind that direct sunlight can make the temperature feel up to fifteen degrees hotter. · Light-coloured clothing and hats can shield you from ultraviolet rays, but remember to ...
Active Transportation Options
July 01, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 2.52 MBActive Transpo options If you’ve ever wanted to try out active transportation options, there’s never been a better time in Edmonton. First, there’s bike lanes so you can feel secure whilst transporting yourself about Second, there’s bike-share-ebikes so if you don’t have a bike, but do have a way to access the ebikes you’re golden Third, there’s scooters, which can make the both the first and last miles of your trip very fun Fourth, the funicular gives you easy access in a...
Rainy day riders
June 24, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 2.06 MBRainy day riders If you’re trying to bike about and are disheartened by all the rain, fear not transpo-fans. Consider installing fenders on your bike. Not every bike comes with them and these spiffy bits of plastic cover the wheels and prevent spatter from the road and water from your wheels drenching your feet and legs. I’m not saying you won’t get wet if you install fenders, but you will have a sporting chance at keeping dry for a bit longer. There are other han...
Celebration time, come on!
June 17, 2022 12:00 - 59 seconds - 1.84 MBIt’s celebration time, active transpo folks! The Edmonton Bike Coalition is holding a family-friendly celebration & bike protest on Saturday, June 18, at noon located at 101 Avenue & 75 Street. The event is focused on the concept plans for the 101 Avenue Streetscape project released in March 2022. Overall the plans are an improvement over the existing state of 101 avenue but there are better designs elsewhere that would fit much better! Join the Edmonton Bike Coal...
Downtown Pedestrianized Spaces
June 10, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 2.47 MBImagine a civic plaza connected to a pedestrian walkway running to the Ribbon of Steel in Edmonton! Or, just think back to that marvelous Open Street Festival we had a few years back on Jasper and times that by 365 days! What bliss! The potential is high for Edmontonians to be able to walk along streets, glance in shop windows, get food, drinks, or library books and then cool off by wading in the either City Hall pool or the Alberta Legislature Pool. However, more information is ...
A pedestrian-focused corridor, right in Edmonton.
June 03, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 2.24 MBIf you’ve ever been to a vibrant city core, where you can walk along streets, glance in shop windows, stop to get food or drinks or library books you put on hold along the way, then wind up with a quick cool down by wading in a pool, wait no longer, this could happen in your city! Edmonton’s city council is considering turning part of 102nd Avenue downtown into a pedestrian-focused corridor. Sadly, the current plan is to eventually reopen one lane to eastbound vehicle traffic. But...
Edmonton's Pedal Poll
May 27, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 2.2 MBSign up to help provide a snapshot of cycling in Canada between June 7 and 12, 2022. Pedal Poll/Sondo Vélo provides a glimpse of what cycling looks like in communities across Canada, at the same time and the same way, year over year. The Sondo Vélo/Pedal Poll is open to everyone. They invite and encourage people to participate and count other people on bikes. The group identify the important cycling routes for that community, identify specific locations on those routes, and then cr...
The Alberta Bike Swap returns to Edmonton, May 14, 2022
May 13, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 2.33 MBThe Alberta Bike Swap returns to Edmonton, May 14, 2022 Although called a bike swap, it’s more like a community-based bicycle buy, sell, and donate event focused on getting people on bikes. Think of it as a bicycle-oriented consignment store. The donated bikes are checked for rideability and their serial numbers are recorded. If you’re consigning a bike, the team will sell it for you and mail you a cheque or e-transfer, but if your bike doesn’t sell, you’ll have to pick...
Cognitive Impairment Resulting from Severe COVID-19 Akin to 20 Years of Ageing
May 11, 2022 15:05 - 1 minute - 1.67 MBResearchers have found that some recovered patients are left with cognitive and mental health issues including brain fog, trouble remembering words, and PTSD. Source: https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cognitive-impairment-from-severe-covid-19-equivalent-to-20-years-of-ageing-study-finds Produced by Saveta Cartwright
AHS Conducting a Long COVID Survey
May 04, 2022 15:58 - 1 minute - 1.44 MBAlberta Health Services, along with the University of Alberta, is conducting the first large-scale survey on the impacts of long COVID in the province. Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/long-covid-alberta-search-for-answers-1.6439672 Produced by Saveta Cartwright.
Summer Streets Return!
April 29, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 2.24 MBSummer Streets Return to Edmonton Hey there, active transpo listeners! Mobility lanes have returned starting the week of April 25! That means that vehicle lanes are converted for people to use for physical activity and we can bike, scoot, and roll comfortably in a separated lane. The speed limit on the adjacent roadway is reduced to 40 km/h where the lane is not separated by a median. This program began in 2020 to ensure we had sufficient space to move during the lockdown but retu...
Risk of COVID-19 Infection Increases When Mixing with Unvaccinated People
April 27, 2022 15:41 - 50 seconds - 1.18 MBA new study suggests that those who refuse COVID-19 vaccines raise the risk of infection for those. Source: https://www.healthing.ca/diseases-and-conditions/coronavirus/vaccine-for-coronavirus/mixing-with-unvaccinated-increases-covid-19-risk-for-vaccinated-people-study Produced by Saveta Cartwright.
Alberta Covid 19 update
April 25, 2022 16:00 - 37 seconds - 601 KBOn Wednesday, April 20 Alberta reported a total of 6,125 covid 19 cases. 1,126 people are in the hospital with covid 19 and 43 people are in the ICU. These are all numbers reported by the government during its weekly update over a 7 day period Dr. Hinshaw on April 13 recommends masking when appropriate in indoor settings. Waste Water levels of ba.2 are high but below the ba.1 peak except in Edmonton where levels are close to the ba.1 peak according to health minister Jason coppin...
102 Avenida das Bicicletas Detour Update
April 22, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 2.33 MBUpdate on the 102 Avenida das bicicletas Hey there Active Transpo fans, the 102 Avenida das bicicletas will be reconnected! By the end of April EPCOR will widen both the existing sidewalk on the north side of 102 Avenida and the east side of the 116 Street sidewalk. These changes make a slow, shared-use sidewalk for cyclists and pedestrians. Note there will be a couple of days of sidewalk closures to widen the sidewalks and relocate a street light pole but there’ll be peo...
Albertans Reporting Higher Rates of Mental Health Deterioration Due to COVID-19
April 20, 2022 15:59 - 56 seconds - 1.32 MBThe fourth round of a cross-sectional monitoring survey on the impacts of COVID-19 on mental health in Canada in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) shows Albertans, versus the rest of Canadians, have experienced higher rates of mental health deterioration since the onset of the pandemic. A higher proportion of Albertans have increased use of substances as a way to cope during the pandemic. Source: https://cmha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Key-findings-sum...
Alberta Covid-19 Update
April 19, 2022 00:00 - 45 seconds - 1.05 MBThis week Alberta reported 6,181 covid 19 cases over a 7-day span. 1,053 people are in the hospital with covid 19 and 48 are in the ICU. There are 4,141 deaths to this date. This is all from April 5 to the 11th. The province also received 100,000 doses of the novavax vaccine and is available for albertans 18 years or older
High Level Bridge Rehabilitation
April 15, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 2.11 MBHigh Level Bridge Rehabilitation Edmonton City Council’s Executive Committee is discussing rehabilitation options for the High Level Bridge. These options offer increased opportunities for active transportation as they include: Creating shared use paths on the upper deck; Widening the sidewalk on the lower east deck; Rehabilitating the north and south approaches of the upper deck; Maintaining the streetcar track; and Providing safety barriers. This project will be an amazing...
Sanitizing Device Kills COVID-19 Varus in a Minute
April 13, 2022 15:57 - 58 seconds - 1.37 MBSanitizing device, the TESER ACT unit, kills harmful viruses and bacteria within a minute using ultraviolet light. Source: https://www.ualberta.ca/folio/2022/04/new-sanitization-technology-that-kills-sars-cov-2-virus-successfully-tested-at-u-of-a.html Produced by Saveta Cartwright
Alberta Covid 19 Update
April 11, 2022 12:00 - 51 seconds - 1.15 MBThis week Alberta has recorded a total of 5,549 cases between March 29 and April 4. 990 people are in the hospital and 44 are in the ICU. 30 new covid deaths have also been reported
Pedal Polls in Edmonton
April 08, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 2.38 MBVélo Canada Bikes' Pedal Poll results for Edmonton have been released. The data comes from week-long counts throughout Edmonton done in June last year. Paths for People volunteers reviewed the results and found that the people who are biking about DO NOT reflect the diversity of Edmontonians. Paths for People noted there are limitations to counts based on observation, but the data shows that over 70% of the cyclists observed were perceived to be white. The remaining 30% co...
Cha cha changes to active transportation through parks
April 01, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 2.47 MBCha cha changes to active transportation through parks If you use the river valley as part of your active transportation network, this is a heads up that there are several changes happening in Edmonton parks over the next while, which may impact your travels. The first is William Hawrelak Park, which has access points to Buena Vista Park and Emily Murphy Park. Hawrelak has been identified as a priority for rehabilitation and will be closed for a considerable time to addres...
Covid 19 Cases in Alberta
March 28, 2022 12:00 - 50 seconds - 1.21 MBThe first weekly update of covid cases in Alberta resulted in 1900 cases (March 18-21). Dr. Hinshaw also reported that the Omicron subvariant BA.2 is not the dominant strain in the province.
102 Avenue Bike Lane Detour At 116 Street
March 25, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB102 Avenue Bike Lane Detour At 116 Street If you’re fond of using the Oliverbahn to make your way east and west in Edmonton on the north side of the river, we’ve got news for you. EPCOR is installing an access point at the intersection of 102 Avenue and 116 Street and the street is expected to be closed until August of this year. Initial closures notices did not take into consideration the impact on active transportation, however, EPCOR has contacted representatives to...
Global Rise in COVID Cases is ‘tip of the iceberg’ per WHO
March 23, 2022 16:34 - 1 minute - 1.54 MBGlobal rise in COVID-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem as some countries also report a drop in testing rates. Produced by Saveta Cartwright
AB school budget includes ventilation upgrade funds
March 22, 2022 16:37 - 59 seconds - 1.38 MBThe Alberta government’s budget for 2022 and 2023 will see a one point seven increase in funding, including $13 million dollars of federal funding to go towards ventilation projects in schools. Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
Covid-19 Cases in Alberta
March 22, 2022 12:00 - 59 seconds - 1.33 MBLast week Alberta reported a total of 2,620 cases through its daily reports. Hospitalizations as of Friday March 18th are at 966 with 62 in the ICU. Furthermore the Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping announced that the province will not limit Covid-19 reports to just once a week instead of daily reports.
COVID-19 Omicron Sub Variant
March 16, 2022 15:58 - 56 seconds - 1.32 MBChina is experiencing multiple COVID-19 outbreaks. These outbreaks are caused by the omicron BA.2 subvariant, dubbed “stealth omicron”. Reporting on this subvariant in Alberta is lacking. Produced by Saveta Cartwright.
EPSB suspends staff vaccine mandate
March 15, 2022 16:06 - 1 minute - 1.46 MBThe vaccine mandate for Edmonton Public School Board staff, which came into place in October 2021, has been suspended. Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
Equinox and Coffee Outside, Friday March 11, 7-9 a.m.
March 11, 2022 13:00 - 1 minute - 2.29 MBEquinox and Coffee Outside, Friday, March 11, 7-9 a.m. Every Friday morning between 7 and 9 a.m. a group of cyclists and walkers gather at Ezio Farone Park on the north west side of the High-Level Bridge before heading off to their day. It’s a casual gathering of welcoming like-minded folks who like to pause to enjoy the view and each other’s company before getting down to business, whatever that is for them. The park is a central meeting place accessible to all ages and abi...
Edmonton Ends Mask Bylaw
March 09, 2022 16:55 - 1 minute - 1.43 MBOn Tuesday, Edmonton voted to end the mask bylaw. Source: https://www.healthing.ca/news/local-news/edmonton-city-council-mask-bylaw/wcm/96adb2f8-c6e2-4639-aa4a-bb65a6e1b7fa/ Produced by Saveta Cartwright.
24 Hour Movement Guidelines
March 04, 2022 13:00 - 1 minute - 2.42 MB24 Hour Movement Guidelines If the weight of the world is getting you down, check out Canada’s first-ever 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults to see what a healthy 24 hours looks like for Canadian adults The guidelines focus on how all our movement behaviours integrate together and weave these behaviours with guidance on both sedentary and sleep behaviours. SO HOW MUCH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SHOULD YOU GET? Some is better than none and include different types of moveme...
Alberta enters Phase 2 of endemic approach to COVID-19
March 01, 2022 17:13 - 1 minute - 1.51 MBToday, March 1st, marks the beginning of Alberta’s Phase 2 of moving to an endemic approach to COVID-19. On February 26th, Jason Kenney said that the “vast majority” of public health restrictions would be lifted on March 1st. This includes remaining school requirements, youth screening for entertainment and sport activities, capacity limits at large and entertainment venues, operating restrictions on bars and restaurants, all social gathering limits, and the mandatory work-from-home...
Mandate Oh Mandate
February 28, 2022 13:00 - 1 minute - 1.52 MBStarting this Monday the university's libraries will be back and open with course materials, physical collections and onsite services all again being available. With the provincial mandate changing on Tuesday the university is reminding students and visitors that continued masking in shared indoor spaces is expected. The university will also be suspending the universities travel directive, travellers will still need to assess travel risk for a range of issues from security to co...
Easing of Public Health Measures Phase 2
February 23, 2022 16:53 - 58 seconds - 1.36 MBThis Saturday, Premier Jason Kenney will announce if the province will enter phase 2 of the easing of public health restrictions on March 1st. Source: https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-public-health-actions.aspx Produced by Saveta Cartwright.
Court denies challenge of lifting mask mandate in Alberta
February 22, 2022 15:17 - 54 seconds - 1.27 MBOn Sunday February 13th, the Alberta Federation of Labor filed a request to challenge the government of Alberta’s decision to lift mask mandates in schools. This challenge was filed on the behalf of five parents with immunocompromised children. The union was also challenging the Education Minister’s announcement that schools would not be able to make their own rules to override the province’s. According to the Alberta Teachers Association, community spread of the virus has not decre...
Its Just A Phase
February 21, 2022 13:00 - 1 minute - 1.43 MBAnnounced this week on February 17th, the University President Bill Flanagan confirmed that the university as of February 28th would be suspending its Vaccine Directive. In the update Mr.Flanagan pointed to the high effectiveness of the directive, with 97% of students and 99 percent of staff being fully vaccinated. Personal Health Checks will now replace the directive, as well as face masks continuing to be required across all indoor shared campus spaces. Also coming this week...
New Bike Lanes for Edmonton
February 18, 2022 13:00 - 1 minute - 2.2 MBMore Bike Lanes for Edmonton Exciting news for bike commuters! Councillor Ashley Salvador introduced a motion asking Administration to look at options to move up the completion of routes in the Edmonton area to 2026, citing cycling as a viable mode of transportation that can reduce the cost of living for Edmontonians, improve public health, and achieve ambitious emissions reductions targets The motion was passed unanimously by the five voting members of the Urban Development...
Exercise After Vaccination Increases Antibody Development
February 16, 2022 16:55 - 1 minute - 1.4 MBThe research is the first to demonstrate a link between physical activity and the body’s antibody response to the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine. Source: https://www.healthing.ca/diseases-and-conditions/coronavirus/vaccine-for-coronavirus/exercising-after-vaccination-pumps-up-antibodies-study/ Produced by Saveta Cartwright.
Changing COVID-19 measures in Alberta schools
February 15, 2022 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.41 MBLast week, the Alberta government announced the lifting of many COVID-19 measures that had been in place to prevent the spread of the virus. In phase one of removing protections, masking requirements in schools have been lifted for students of all ages as of yesterday, and outside of schools, children 12 and under will be exempt from masking requirements. If hospitalization rates trend down, phase two will come into place on March 1st. For schools, this would mean any remaining prov...
Ready the Protocols
February 14, 2022 13:00 - 1 minute - 1.5 MBFor this weeks campus update we cover the universities new stance on the provincial wide vaccine mandate ending. In the february 8th covid update the university made the statement that the campus would not be changing its safety measures anytime soon, this comes after the premier announced changes to the guidelines earlier that week. Later on the week on the 10th the president of the university, Bill Flanagan made note that masks and campus ready passes will still be a part of th...
Winter Ride Your Bike Somewhere, Possibly to Work Day
February 11, 2022 13:00 - 1 minute - 2.33 MBWinter cycling somewhere, possibly to work, day Tomorrow is winter bike somewhere, possibly to work, day and you could win big! To participate you must: Post a photo of yourself cycling or of your bike outside on February 11, 2022 with the hashtag #YEGWinterBikeToWork22 Photos can be posted on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. There is no charge or purchase required to enter the contest. Only one submission is allowed per person on either Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You co...
Public Health Measures Lifted in Three Steps
February 09, 2022 16:29 - 1 minute - 1.46 MBStep 1 of easing measures in Alberta is effective as of February 9th, 2022. Government of Alberta has announced a three-step plan to phase out public health measures. Alberta will enter Step 1 on February 9th, Step 2 on March 1st, and timeline for Step 3 will depend on hospitalization rates continuing to trend downward. Source: https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-public-health-actions.aspx Produced by Saveta Cartwright.
Multilingual COVID community resource database for Edmontonians
February 08, 2022 07:00 - 58 seconds - 1.36 MBREACH Edmonton has compiled a large list of COVID-19 resources for Edmontonians, ranging from information about Alberta’s relaunch plan, family activities, food and groceries, Indigenous resources, neighborhood resources, restaurant safety, resources for seniors, and many other topics. In the community database, you can also see which resources have been translated into multiple languages, as well as specific resources for different languages. Link to REACH Edmonton's COVID-19 comm...
Communication Is Key
February 07, 2022 13:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBThis week the university's student union president released a statement covering the frustration and disappointment students are currently facing with distanced learning and upcoming in person exam questions. Rowan Ley comments covered invasive online proctoring and limitations for international students experiencing network problems and accessibility issues. Rowan also said that this past quarter has been more frustrating than previous with outdated course material and under engage...
Winter cycling bikes: Getting a bike for winter cycling
February 04, 2022 13:00 - 1 minute - 2.11 MBWinter cycling bikes: Getting a bike for winter cycling If you’re interested in trying winter cycling but are unsure as to whether you’ll enjoy it enough to invest in a trendy fat bike, you have a number of options. First, keep in mind that people have been winter cycling for years already by either getting a second bike and changing to winter tires or using the bike they’ve been riding for a while now and changing its tires! If you are interested in trying out a fatb...
Health Canada has approved a new drug for COVID-19 Treatment: Paxlovid
February 02, 2022 05:52 - 59 seconds - 1.38 MBHealth Canada has authorized two new drugs under the brand name Paxlovid, to treat adults with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk of progressing to serious disease. Source: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2022/01/health-canada-authorizes-paxlovidtm-for-patients-with-mild-to-moderate-covid-19-at-high-risk-of-developing-serious-disease.html Produced by Saveta Cartwright.