Type | Blog Post |
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Abstract | Here is Part 3 of our conversation with local government guru George Cuff! George joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to share his best advice for mayors, CAOs and city managers; plus, what he sees as the biggest challenges and opportunities for municipalities during the pandemic. |
Language | en-CA |
URL | https://www.municipalworld.com/podcasts/advice-for-local-leaders-as-they-wrestle-with-the-pandemic-george-cuff/ |
Extra | Library Catalog: www.municipalworld.com |
Blog Title | Municipal World |
Date Added | 7/15/2020, 8:37:19 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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Author | The Conference Board of Canada |
Abstract | We need a vaccine for COVID-19. There have been many advancements in helping people recover, but the surest way to get back to a place where we can shake hands with strangers again is a vaccine. And the race is on. Labs around the world have been working hard to understand this virus, develop a vaccine, and get it through the various stages of testing to be sure it is safe. Our guest this episode is Dr. Volker Gerdts, Director and CEO of VIDO-InterVac. He and his team are on the front line of vaccine development. They’re not only working on a vaccine for this pandemic, but also trying to predict the next one. We talk about the challenges in developing a vaccine, Canada’s place in solving a global problem, and how VIDO-InterVac is positioning itself to be Canada’s pandemic centre. |
URL | https://www.conferenceboard.ca/insights/podcasts/bright-future |
Extra | Library Catalog: www.conferenceboard.ca |
Website Title | The Conference Board of Canada |
Date Added | 7/16/2020, 2:43:48 PM |
Type | Web Page |
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Abstract | As Edmontonians continue to navigate the new normal, a local study suggests that more Canadians are embracing the use of face masks. |
Language | en |
URL | https://globalnews.ca/news/7168801/university-of-alberta-study-face-masks-support/ |
Extra | Library Catalog: globalnews.ca |
Website Title | Global News |
Date Added | 7/14/2020, 8:29:06 AM |
Type | Blog Post |
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Abstract | Jody Johnson, Director of Legal Services for Halton Region, joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner for the Week 17 recap. On the agenda for this episode: the increasingly complex challenges for municipalities as the pandemic continues to shift. Proposed new legislation for Ontario is covered, along with an update on masks across the country. Plus, the ongoing struggle with beaches and some creative ways municipalities like Innisfil and others are coming up with to address the problems – while keeping the beaches open. |
Language | en-CA |
URL | https://www.municipalworld.com/podcasts/covid-19-recap-week-17-state-of-emergency-agricultural-issues-and-mask-updates-jody-johnson/ |
Extra | Library Catalog: www.municipalworld.com |
Blog Title | Municipal World |
Date Added | 7/13/2020, 8:17:48 AM |
Type | Blog Post |
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Abstract | A safe economic restart for municipalities may be on the horizon. Jody Johnson joins Susan Gardner for week 18 of the weekly recap to discuss this week’s critical funding announcement, Ontario’s move to stage 3, travel manners, and the Quebec Ombudsman’s endorsement of the province-wide mask mandate. Plus, what’s going on with the Atlantic bubble? |
Language | en-CA |
URL | https://www.municipalworld.com/podcasts/covid-19-recap-week-18-municipal-funding-mask-mandates-and-the-atlantic-bubble-jody-johnson/ |
Extra | Library Catalog: www.municipalworld.com |
Blog Title | Municipal World |
Date Added | 7/17/2020, 3:14:58 PM |
Type | Web Page |
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Author | Australian Road Research Board |
Abstract | The National Transport Performance Centre (NTPC) at ARRB has been monitoring the effect of the changes that COVID-19 restrictions have on road, pedestrian, public transport and cycling traffic across the country. |
Language | en-au |
URL | https://www.arrb.com.au/news/how-covid-19-is-changing-melbournes-traffic-landscape |
Extra | Library Catalog: www.arrb.com.au |
Date Added | 7/14/2020, 8:45:52 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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Author | Michael Gorman · CBC News · Posted: Jul 11 |
Author | 2020 6:00 AM AT | Last Updated: July 11 |
Abstract | Since March, updates from the N.S. government have been provided almost exclusively by Premier Stephen McNeil and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang via live online broadcasts. On only a handful of occasions has anyone else joined them. |
Date | 2020-07-11T09:00:00.202Z |
Language | en |
URL | https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/covid-19-stephen-mcneil-government-communications-1.5644846 |
Extra | Library Catalog: www.cbc.ca |
Website Title | CBC |
Date Added | 7/14/2020, 8:27:12 AM |
Type | Web Page |
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Abstract | The Manitoba government is calling on the federal government to change the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) so it does not penalize Canadians wanting to return to work, Premier Brian Pallister announced today. “CERB is increasingly acting as a work disincentive to some Canadians, as it penalizes them financially for returning to work full time,” said Pallister. “Businesses need workers as they restart. Changing CERB so returning workers can keep some of this benefit, rather than lose it all at once, would help both businesses and workers.” |
Language | en |
URL | https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=48582 |
Extra | Library Catalog: news.gov.mb.ca |
Website Title | Province of Manitoba |
Date Added | 7/14/2020, 2:45:17 PM |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Neelakshi Hudda |
Author | Matthew C. Simon |
Author | Allison P. Patton |
Author | John L. Durant |
Abstract | We investigated changes in traffic-related air pollutant concentrations in an urban area during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study area was in a mixed commercial-residential neighborhood in Somerville (MA, USA), where traffic is the dominant source of air pollution. Measurements were conducted between March 27 and May 14, 2020, coinciding with a dramatic reduction in traffic (71% drop in car and 46% drop in truck traffic) due to business shutdowns and a statewide stay-at-home advisory. Indicators of fresh vehicular emissions (ultrafine particle number concentration [PNC] and black carbon [BC]) were measured with a mobile monitoring platform on an interstate highway and major and minor roadways. Depending on road class, median PNC and BC contributions from traffic were 60–68% and 22–46% lower, respectively, during the lockdown compared to pre-pandemic conditions. A higher BC:PNC concentration ratio was observed during the lockdown period perhaps indicative of the higher fraction of diesel vehicles in the fleet during the lockdown. Overall, the scale of reductions in ultrafine particle and BC concentrations was commensurate with the reductions in traffic. This natural experiment allowed us to quantify the direct impacts of reductions in traffic emissions on neighborhood-scale air quality, which are not captured by the regional regulatory-monitoring network. Results underscore the importance of measurements of appropriate proxies for traffic emissions at relevant spatial scales. Our results are also useful for exposure analysts, and city, and regional planners evaluating traffic-related air pollution impact mitigation strategies. |
Date | July 14, 2020 |
Language | en |
Library Catalog | ScienceDirect |
URL | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969720344600 |
Pages | 140931 |
Publication | Science of The Total Environment |
DOI | 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.140931 |
Journal Abbr | Science of The Total Environment |
Date Added | 7/16/2020, 2:29:14 PM |
Type | Web Page |
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Abstract | The Cycling Master Plan was endorsed by Council in 2018. The Master Plan calls for 897 kilometres (557 miles) of cycling infrastructure to be built out in its entirety in 27 years with an average annual investment endorsed by Council of $5.2 Million. The ultimate network includes a mixture of on-road and off-road infrastructure designed to create a safe, connected, convenient and comfortable experience that helps residents to feel confident using a bicycle for transportation. During and after the COVID-19 Recovery period, residents will require additional safe and comfortable active transportation options to ensure their continued mobility and safety. In addition to the critical Public Health considerations, several key City strategic initiatives support the rapid expansion of active transportation options, including the Climate Change Action Plan, the Transportation Master Plan, and Vision Zero. |
URL | https://pub-mississauga.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=2412#page=33 |
Date Added | 7/13/2020, 8:31:54 AM |