Entertainment
Pandemic brings new normal, new hobbies
Two local Calgarians give their input on what they’ve been up to during self-isolation and what interesting hobbies they’ve learned. [ READ MORE ]
Month: June 2020
Calgary region
Unemployed workers continue to struggle despite businesses reopening
Many businesses that shuttered during COVID-19 have not yet reopened, which has left many people jobless and in a state of mental health vulnerability and financial instability. [ READ MORE ]
Calgary region
Calgary Zoo is ready for summer with fun and safety
Efforts to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus led the Calgary Zoo to develop and put into practice a plan prioritizing the safety of visitors and striving to maintain a pleasant experience. [ READ MORE ]
Community
Dashmesh Culture Centre volunteers are here for Calgary
Volunteers at Dashmesh Culture Centre work day and night to feed Calgarians. [ READ MORE ]
Featured
Malls reopen with big changes due to COVID-19
Coronavirus has changed how people shop at CrossIron Mills mall, located north of Calgary’s city limits. [ READ MORE ]
Community
Calgary Public Library puts in place new measures amidst COVID-19
Despite the closure of all Calgary Public Library locations to help limit the spread of COVID-19, library staff continue to work with enthusiasm to provide Calgarians with services — but online. [ READ MORE ]
Business
How Avenida Food Hall & Market is dealing with COVID-19
While Avenida Food Hall and Fresh Market stayed open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses inside are seeing a major slowdown. They’ve also had to adopt many new precautions to protect customers. [ READ MORE ]
Food and nutrition
Farmers’ markets in B.C. highlight need for food security
As farmers’ markets open in B.C. for the summer, local farmers and foodshare groups are seeing increased interest and challenges related to food security. [ READ MORE ]
News
Are we neglecting the mental health of seniors?
The mental health of seniors is often overlooked in order to put their physical health first when speaking about COVID-19. [ READ MORE ]
Business
As Alberta businesses reopen, some hair salons are still closed
While Alberta started its three-stage plan to reopen the economy on May 14, not all businesses were obligated to open, including hair salons. [ READ MORE ]