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Rapid tests available for K-6 outbreak schools
Community News Updates from CJSR - November 02, 2021 06:00 - 1 minuteLast week, Alberta's Minister of Education announced that rapid tests for at-home COVID-19 testing will be provided to students in K-6 schools that are on the outbreak list. The program is free, optional, and is available now. Produced by Hannah Cunningham. https://www.alberta.ca/lookup...
Campus Passes Day #1
Community News Updates from CJSR - November 01, 2021 12:00 - 1 minuteAs of today per the universities implemented strategy to combat new covid cases on campus you will need your campusready pass to be present on any u of a campuses. If you have not already you can access the signup webpage at ualberta.ca/covid-19. This pass once again will be mandatory...
Cycling and Walking in the Mornings
Community News Updates from CJSR - October 29, 2021 12:00 - 55 secondsCycling and walking in the dark This is my annual reminder that, while its getting darker earlier and staying dark longer there’s a sneaky time of day when sun is exactly at the horizon and that makes cyclists and walkers very hard to see. Moreover, this situation will happen fo...
Study Confirms Disposable Masks can be Decontaminated and Reused
Community News Updates from CJSR - October 27, 2021 15:28 - 1 minuteResearchers confirm how to decontaminate and reuse masks during COVID-19 pandemic: heat and methylene blue with light activation shown to decontaminate N95 respirators and medical masks without affecting performance. Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34016200/ Produced by Saveta...
The Cost of School Contact-Tracing
Community News Updates from CJSR - October 26, 2021 06:00 - 1 minuteSchools in Alberta have had to take on the responsibility of COVID-19 contact-tracing while the Alberta government prepares to step back in, and it's costing schools not only money, but also people-power and time. Produced by Hannah Cunningham. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/cov...
Campus Cases Steadily Decrease ahead of November Deadline
Community News Updates from CJSR - October 25, 2021 12:00 - 1 minuteIn this week's campus update we cover the approaching deadline to be campus ready by November 1st, with the university again requiring all students, staff and faculty to submit their proof of immunization or exemption and have a campus ready pass before November. Noted is that even if ...
Maps and You in Edmonton
Community News Updates from CJSR - October 22, 2021 12:00 - 52 secondsMaps and you in Edmonton The City of Edmonton provides a number of maps that are helpful in planning your walk or ride and include information on communities, attractions, public washrooms and a number of other amenities. You’ll also find information on snow and ice clearing for fac...
Long-term Risks to Heart Health Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Community News Updates from CJSR - October 21, 2021 15:47 - 1 minuteExperts worry that the health of people living with heart disease or stroke has worsened because of limited access to care during the pandemic. Source: https://www.healthing.ca/news/pandemic-poses-long-term-risks-to-heart-health-canadian-survey/ Produced by Saveta Cartwright.
School Trustee Survey Responses on COVID-19
Community News Updates from CJSR - October 19, 2021 06:00 - 59 secondsAdvocacy group Support Our Students has provided responses from Edmonton Public and Edmonton Catholic school trustee candidates from a survey that includes questions about the continued response to COVID-19. Survey results: https://www.abtrusteevote.info/ Produced by Hannah Cunningham. ...
Campus News
Community News Updates from CJSR - October 18, 2021 12:00 - 55 secondsIt's another week of updates, with the University of Alberta's newest article reminding U of A students, faculty and staff members that they are required to submit their proof of vaccination or exemption. While also needing have their CampusReady passes readily available while on campus...
10 Reasons to Walk for Transportation
Community News Updates from CJSR - October 15, 2021 12:00 - 1 minuteThere’s a lot of reasons to doff your walking shoes and head out to wherever it is you need to go. Here’s ten: 1. A nearly 5 k walk takes about 45 minutes 2. Walking gives you an emotional boost as it ramps up your endorphins 3. Walking helps to keep you trim, but it’s no...
Alberta Government October 12 Update for COVID-19
Community News Updates from CJSR - October 13, 2021 12:00 - 1 minuteVaccine verification app (AB Covid Records Verifier) launched, province projected to spend north of $15million toward latest vaccine incentive, 72% of eligible Albertans are fully vaccinated (compared to 82% Canadians). Source: https://www.alberta.ca/news.aspx Produced by Saveta Cartwr...
Contact Tracing Brought Back to Schools
Community News Updates from CJSR - October 12, 2021 06:00 - 55 secondsThe Alberta government has reinstated contact tracing for schools in the province. For more information: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-to-resume-contact-tracing-in-schools-provide-rapid-testing-kits-to-families-1.6200640 Produced by Hannah Cunningham
Campus News : 10/11/21
Community News Updates from CJSR - October 11, 2021 12:00 - 59 secondsWith another update released this past Friday, the university released that numbers are down but precautions are on the rise . The university once again reminds you to have your campusready pass on you if you are a student, faculty or staff member with regular pass checking due to start...
Restrictions for Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Pubs and Nightclubs
Community News Updates from CJSR - October 09, 2021 12:00 - 1 minuteAs of September 20, 2021, restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and nightclubs must implement the Restrictions Exemption Program, which means they will require proof of vaccination or negative test results, as well as mandatory masking, to continue operating as usual. If they do not implemen...
COVID-19 Underscores the Need to Address the 'Invisible Pandemic' of Diet-Related Chronic Diseases
Community News Updates from CJSR - October 06, 2021 12:00 - 1 minuteKim Raine, the primary investigator on Alberta's Nutrition Report Card, says the newly released 2021 report card shows that the pandemic has made it harder for children to eat well, but also suggests that nutrition-focused public health policies can make a positive difference Source: h...
St. Albert School Moves Online for Two Weeks
Community News Updates from CJSR - October 05, 2021 12:00 - 58 secondsUpdates for schools: Wildrose Elementary School in St. Albert moves online for two weeks. Link: https://www.spschools.org/district_operations/covid-19/school_covid_tracker Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
Campus Ready Pass
Community News Updates from CJSR - October 04, 2021 15:08 - 1 minuteThe University of Alberta has released new proof of vaccination requirements for students, staff, and community members on campus. More information at https://ualberta.ca/covid-19 Produced by Jarret Kamm.
Bike Sidewalk Sale
Community News Updates from CJSR - October 01, 2021 23:31 - 1 minuteIf you’ve been wondering how to score a bike that can be your reliable ride through-out the year, Bike Edmonton is having an “as-is sidewalk rummage sale” Saturday between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Go check out their outdoor sale in front of their downtown shop, located at 10612 – 105 Avenue. ...
Canadian Social Survey: COVID-19 and Well-being
Community News Updates from CJSR - September 29, 2021 15:38 - 1 minuteSince March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many aspects of life for Canadians. During the period from April to June 2021, one-quarter of Canadians reported experiencing high levels of stress most days, and nearly half of Canadians considered that their stress levels were worse ...
SOS Crowdsourcing Outbreak Information
Community News Updates from CJSR - September 28, 2021 12:00 - 59 secondsAn advocacy group called Support Our Students Alberta (SOS) is crowdsourcing outbreak information in primary and secondary schools, because the province is not sharing outbreak information. Links: https://www.supportourstudents.ca/school-outbreaks.html Produced by Hannah Cunningham. ...
U of A Weekly Update
Community News Updates from CJSR - September 27, 2021 15:29 - 1 minuteAlberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health updated the province’s definition for those who it considers to be fully vaccinated to recognize World Health Organization approved vaccines. This brings welcome news for some international students and employees who may have already received a f...
October 3 Bike School and International Walk to School Week, Oct 3-9
Community News Updates from CJSR - September 24, 2021 12:00 - 1 minuteThe next Ever Active Schools City Cycling clinic is October 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Parkdale Cromdale community league. You’ll learn to ride on Edmonton bicycle infrastructure, meet other cyclists, and have your bike tuned up. To participate contact Ever Active Schools at https:...
Albertans Experiencing Increased Anxiety in the Current Pandemic Situation
Community News Updates from CJSR - September 23, 2021 12:00 - 1 minuteNew data, from the eighth poll collected by Mental Health Research Canada, shows Albertans are reporting higher anxiety than any other province, surpassing Ontario for the first time since the pandemic began. Source: https://www.mhrc.ca/findings-of-poll-8 Produced by Saveta Cartwright....
School Districts Take on Contact Tracing
Community News Updates from CJSR - September 21, 2021 12:00 - 1 minuteUpdates for students: School districts take on contact tracing. Link: https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/schools-taking-over-calgary-board-assumes-responsibility-for-covid-19-notifications-1.5582382 Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
Cargo Bikes
Community News Updates from CJSR - September 17, 2021 14:05 - 1 minuteUp your active transportation game by investing in a cargo bike. Not only will you be able to get yourself to the office, the game, or the store, you can also haul other people AND all the things you or they might need. What is a cargo bike you ask? It’s a sturdy bike built for heavy lo...
In-Person Classes Cancelled, Public Health Emergency Declared
Community News Updates from CJSR - September 16, 2021 15:26 - 1 minuteAll in-person classes are cancelled until Monday at the University of Alberta, and the Government of Alberta has declared a public health emergency. With over 18,000 active Covid-19 cases in Alberta and hundreds of Covid-19 patients in intensive care units, the provincial government jus...
Outbreaks in Alberta School Districts
Community News Updates from CJSR - September 14, 2021 12:00 - 59 secondsUpdates on outbreaks in Alberta school districts. Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/8177796/alberta-schools-covid-19-outbreaks/ Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
Campus Update
Community News Updates from CJSR - September 13, 2021 12:00 - 1 minuteAs a new week arrives and a semester begins once again, the University of Alberta has announced a new update to ongoing efforts to mitigate the physical risks with students back on campus. In the most recent update the university details recent issues pertaining to an event held at Beerc...
Active Transportation in the River Valley
Community News Updates from CJSR - September 10, 2021 18:51 - 1 minuteWe’re seeing increasingly stormy weather which should not hinder our active transportation, we just need to be clever about it. So, direct from the weather whiz kids.com. When you’re out and about keep one eye on the sky or on your favourite weather app, and you’ll be fine, particularly ...
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