Interesting features on people and places
With plans for big events like the Calgary Folk Music Festival still up in the air, and Country Thunder postponed until next year, music lovers will likely miss out on another in-person festival season. [ READ MORE ]
An all-women Discord Group called Calgary friends was created by 23-year-old graphic designer and illustrator Tiana Lawlis on March 11, 2021 in a Reddit Group called Calgary Onwards. Lawlis’s goal was to address the loneliness [ READ MORE ]
Canada welcomes 90,000 temporary foreign workers to be permanent residents in 2021 through six new immigration streams. This program is part of Canada’s 2021–2023 immigration plan to grant 401,000 permanent residence permits.
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The situation of the ongoing COVID-19 virus has, in some cases, made people lazier than ever before. With many restrictions in place, some of this is likely not by choice. The pandemic has contributed to an overall decline in physical and mental health overall. [ READ MORE ]
The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for every member of society, and perhaps no more than for those working in hospitals, clinics and dispensaries – nurses, security guards, cleaning staff, and doctors to name a few. [ READ MORE ]
Many seniors in Calgary suffer from health problems, food insecurity, and loneliness, but resources are available to help them during COVID-19. [ READ MORE ]
Reopening of gyms encourages Albertans to get back to their fitness regime
Alberta has reduced Covid-19 restrictions for indoor fitness facilities and recreational centers, as the province has moved into Phase 2 of its opening plan. [ READ MORE ]
The pandemic is worsening the mental health concerns of students in post-secondary schools enrolled in online and hybrid and a study supports this. [ READ MORE ]
The Trudeau government is supporting a Senate amendment to Bill C-7 that would allow people with mental health problems to apply for Medically Assisted Death (MAID); even though, there is pushback from other parties and mental health advocacy organizations. [ READ MORE ]
Caitlin Varrin and Danielle Annicchiarico, owners of Lawless Vintage, launched an online market that has expanded from the East to West coast, with their Edmonton neighbour Rylea Coyote Vintage. [ READ MORE ]
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