Type | Blog Post |
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Abstract | The pandemic is having profound impacts on every community, with municipalities facing an unprecedented financial crisis that could last for years. |
Date | 2020-05-06T11:10:37-04:00 |
Language | en-CA |
URL | https://www.municipalworld.com/feature-story/journey-to-recovery/ |
Extra | Library Catalog: www.municipalworld.com Section: Economic Development |
Blog Title | Municipal World |
Date Added | 5/6/2020, 2:57:55 PM |
Type | Web Page |
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Author | International Transport Forum |
Abstract | React, reboot and rethink – cities must meet this triple challenge to continue as catalysts for creative social and economic activity despite new health imperatives. Mobility in cities emerging from confinement will be different from what it was before the lockdown. At the crux of their challenge is the way in which limited space will be (re-) allocated. |
URL | https://www.itf-oecd.org/sites/default/files/respacing-cities-resilience-covid-19.pdf |
Date Added | 5/4/2020, 7:35:10 AM |
Type | Blog Post |
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Abstract | Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? While some provinces prepare to open back up the question remains – are we ready? Jody Johnson joins us for the seventh installment of the weekly recap to discuss re-opening, reconnecting, and the double bubble. Is this the beginning of the end? |
Language | en-CA |
URL | https://www.municipalworld.com/podcasts/covid-19-recap-week-7-reopening-reconnecting-and-pondering-the-double-bubble-jody-johnson/ |
Extra | Library Catalog: www.municipalworld.com |
Blog Title | Municipal World |
Date Added | 5/4/2020, 7:20:55 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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Abstract | Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss Ontario's plan to reopen garden centres, car dealerships, and essential construction sites next week. |
Language | en |
URL | https://www.tvo.org/video/ep-37-ontario-takes-first-steps-toward-reopening |
Extra | Library Catalog: www.tvo.org |
Website Title | TVO.org |
Date Added | 5/4/2020, 7:42:50 AM |
Type | Video Recording |
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Abstract | On this episode of SimplyPodLogical, Cristine and Ben talk to Dr. Howard Njoo, the Deputy Chief Public Health Officer of Canada about the Canadian Government’s response to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic and how to keep yourself and your community safe during this public health crisis. To turn on French captions, please click CC -- white gear icon -- subtitles/cc -- auto translate -- click French 2:16 - What does a typical day look like for the Deputy Chief Public Health Officer of Canada? 8:18 - What is the main thing (young) people need to know about covid-19 at this point? 12:10 - Why COVID-19 isn’t only a threat to older populations 15:41 - What are the potential mental health consequences of physical distancing and social isolation for (young) people? 20:22 - When can we relax physical distancing measures in Canada? 25:20 - Will the Canadian government start testing the Canadian population more broadly? 30:40 - What won’t go back to normal and what might the “new normal” look like? 33:53 - Dr. Njoo recommends some television shows you can binge watch 35:16 - What is Dr. Njoo’s favourite movie about pandemics? 38:14 - Cristine and Ben want to give free food to health care providers and support local restaurants in Ottawa ©Simply Nailogical Inc. All opinions are our own. |
Library Catalog | YouTube |
URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UVxnJM57II&feature=youtu.be&list=PLY8Je3lLWYrdD-4OnQ_0tMedsRhDycB2m |
Running Time | 46:04 |
Date Added | 5/4/2020, 7:29:04 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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Abstract | The Ontario government is allowing certain businesses and workplaces to reopen as long as they comply with strict public health measures and operate safely during the COVID-19 outbreak. Those permitte. . . |
Language | en |
URL | https://municipalinfonet.com/social/httn/article/municipal/category/economy/63/831803/Certain-Businesses-Allowed-to-Reopen-Under-Strict-Safety-Guidelines.htm |
Extra | Library Catalog: municipalinfonet.com |
Website Title | Municipal Information Network |
Date Added | 5/4/2020, 7:04:50 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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Author | Patrick Leblond |
Abstract | Canada's federal deficit has ballooned as Ottawa spends billions in response to the coronavirus pandemic. An economist explains why the massive spending will not harm Canadians in the future. |
Language | en |
URL | http://theconversation.com/paying-for-the-pandemic-why-the-governments-massive-coronavirus-spending-may-not-lead-to-higher-taxes-137862 |
Extra | Library Catalog: theconversation.com |
Website Title | The Conversation |
Date Added | 5/8/2020, 8:51:33 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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Author | Office of the Premier |
Abstract | British Columbians will move forward with safely restarting their province beginning in mid-May, according to a plan announced by Premier John Horgan. |
Date | 2020-05-06 |
URL | https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PREM0026-000826 |
Extra | Library Catalog: news.gov.bc.ca |
Date Added | 5/7/2020, 9:30:50 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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Abstract | The province is increasing infrastructure investments by an additional $500 million as part of an economic stimulus package to help restart Manitoba’s economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Premier Brian Pallister announced today. “As Manitoba continues to flatten the COVID curve, we are now in a position to slowly and carefully begin to restart our economy,” said Pallister. “Our government is committed to working with industry, municipalities and all levels of government to help stimulate our economy as we move forward through this global health and financial pandemic.” |
Language | en |
URL | https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=47957 |
Extra | Library Catalog: news.gov.mb.ca |
Website Title | Province of Manitoba |
Date Added | 5/8/2020, 8:54:19 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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Abstract | Cities are struggling with concerns about safety and low ridership. In some places, officials are taking advantage of the situation to finish long awaited transportation projects. |
Language | en |
URL | https://www.routefifty.com/infrastructure/2020/05/public-transit-coronavirus-adaptations/165151/ |
Extra | Library Catalog: www.routefifty.com |
Website Title | Route Fifty |
Date Added | 5/6/2020, 9:06:40 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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Abstract | Saskatchewan will begin Phase 1 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan on Monday, May 4, 2020, gradually and slowly lifting selected restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Language | en |
URL | https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2020/may/01/phase-1-of-reopen-plan |
Extra | Library Catalog: www.saskatchewan.ca |
Website Title | Government of Saskatchewan |
Date Added | 5/4/2020, 7:58:57 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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Author | Government of Alberta |
Abstract | As part of its relaunch strategy, the Government of Alberta has launched a voluntary, secure mobile contact tracing application to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. |
Language | en-CA |
URL | https://www.alberta.ca/news.aspx |
Extra | Library Catalog: www.alberta.ca |
Date Added | 5/4/2020, 7:01:05 AM |