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Community News Updates from CJSR
by CJSR 88.5 FM
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.
Episodes
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The View from Where
The 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...
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Transitions: A Climate Change exhibition
Climate 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...
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New On-demand service app for St. Albert Transit “Book a Bus”
New 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...
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Shoes
Recently, 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...
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Walking in the heat
How 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...
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Active Transportation Options
Active 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...
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Rainy day riders
Rainy 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...
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Celebration time, come on!
It’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…
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Downtown Pedestrianized Spaces
Imagine 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...
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A pedestrian-focused corridor, right in Edmonton.
If 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...
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Edmonton's Pedal Poll
Sign 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...
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The Alberta Bike Swap returns to Edmonton, May 14, 2022
The 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…
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Cognitive Impairment Resulting from Severe COVID-19 Akin to 20 Years of Ageing
Researchers 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…
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AHS Conducting a Long COVID Survey
Alberta 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.
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Summer Streets Return!
Summer 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…
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Risk of COVID-19 Infection Increases When Mixing with Unvaccinated People
A 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.
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Alberta Covid 19 update
On 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...
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102 Avenida das Bicicletas Detour Update
Update 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,...
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Albertans Reporting Higher Rates of Mental Health Deterioration Due to COVID-19
The 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…
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Alberta Covid-19 Update
This 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...
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High Level Bridge Rehabilitation
High 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...
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Sanitizing Device Kills COVID-19 Varus in a Minute
Sanitizing 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
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Pedal Polls in Edmonton
Vélo 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.…
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Cha cha changes to active transportation through parks
Cha 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,...
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Covid 19 Cases in Alberta
The 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.
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102 Avenue Bike Lane Detour At 116 Street
102 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...
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Global Rise in COVID Cases is ‘tip of the iceberg’ per WHO
Global 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
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AB school budget includes ventilation upgrade funds
The 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.
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Covid-19 Cases in Alberta
Last 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…
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COVID-19 Omicron Sub Variant
China 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.
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EPSB suspends staff vaccine mandate
The vaccine mandate for Edmonton Public School Board staff, which came into place in October 2021, has been suspended. Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
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Equinox and Coffee Outside, Friday March 11, 7-9 a.m.
Equinox 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...
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Edmonton Ends Mask Bylaw
On 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.
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24 Hour Movement Guidelines
24 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...
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Alberta enters Phase 2 of endemic approach to COVID-19
Today, 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...
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Mandate Oh Mandate
Starting 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…
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Easing of Public Health Measures Phase 2
This 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.
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Court denies challenge of lifting mask mandate in Alberta
On 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...
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Its Just A Phase
Announced 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…
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New Bike Lanes for Edmonton
More 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...
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Exercise After Vaccination Increases Antibody Development
The 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/...
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Changing COVID-19 measures in Alberta schools
Last 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,...
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Ready the Protocols
For 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…
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Winter Ride Your Bike Somewhere, Possibly to Work Day
Winter 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...
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Public Health Measures Lifted in Three Steps
Step 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...
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Multilingual COVID community resource database for Edmontonians
REACH 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...
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Communication Is Key
This 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...
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Winter cycling bikes: Getting a bike for winter cycling
Winter 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...
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Health Canada has approved a new drug for COVID-19 Treatment: Paxlovid
Health 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:...
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School mask exemptions unclear in Alberta
According to Alberta Health minister Jason Maloney, there are fourteen schools in Alberta that have been granted school-wide exemptions from wearing masks, but the province will not reveal the names of these schools. According to interviews done by CBC News, some schools have faced pressure from...
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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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