Current events happening in your community
Community
Dashmesh Culture Centre volunteers are here for Calgary
Volunteers at Dashmesh Culture Centre work day and night to feed Calgarians. [ READ MORE ]
News
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 ]
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 ]
Mental health
Feeling anxious? Counsellors offer advice for facing the pandemic
Two counsellors give advice on how to deal with the stress and anxiety of not seeing or touching other people for weeks. [ READ MORE ]
Calgary region
Some employees are anxious about returning to work
Follow the government’s health guidelines if you’re returning to work. Keep your distance and sanitize your surroundings. [ READ MORE ]
Lifestyle
Closures remain as camping season begins in B.C.
BC Parks has officially reopened some provincial park campgrounds to users today in accordance with Phase 2 of BC’s Restart Plan, after opening for day-use on May 14, but other provincial parks are not open for camping just yet. [ READ MORE ]
Health and wellness
Meditation as medication
For Kate Varga, meditation has proved to be very beneficial. [ READ MORE ]
Business
Small business owners try to survive
Small business owners in Calgary are trying to survive financially after being forced to close their doors to limit the spread of COVID-19.
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