Weekly News Recap: November 25, 2022
Weekly News Recap: November 25, 2022
Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance. — Vernā Myers, American Activist
SOME GOOD NEWS
At ‘Dyslexic Dictionary’ Exhibit, Gavin Newsom Joins Artists in Celebration of ‘Hyper-Ability’ (The San Francisco Standard) #LoveThis "Titled Dyslexic Dictionary, the show opened Saturday, bringing together the work of an eclectic set of creatives and crowd-sourced artwork. Part of National Dyslexia Awareness Month, it aims to rewrite the narrative around the condition—which many think of as an impediment to reading comprehension but which Gil Gershoni, the exhibition’s executive producer, likens to a superpower."
A vaccine for breast cancer may be near (Axios) Oh, I hope this is the one. "An experimental vaccine may be able to prevent or treat a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer, according to new findings from UW Medicine researchers. Driving the news: In a decade-long Phase I human trial, the vaccine created a strong immune response to proteins that cause tumors to grow aggressively, researchers said in a study published in JAMA Oncology this month. Why it matters: About 264,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed annually in women and about 2,400 in men in the U.S., according to the CDC."
Louisville 8th grader Josiah Johnson makes basketball team despite not having legs (CBS) #ThisKid #Inspiring "Josiah Johnson was born without legs, but that doesn't stop him from doing what he loves. 'It's something I had to do,' Johnson said about playing basketball. 'I don't want you doubting me because I don't have legs. I want to show you that I'm just as human as you, and just as good as you are, if not better.' Johnson has been playing basketball since kindergarten. This is his first year on a team. He tried out and made the Moore Middle School team."
Chimpanzee Mother Mahale Reunited With Baby! (YouTube) "After almost 2 full days, [Sedgwick County Zoo’s] Chimpanzee Mom Mahale and baby were reunited this morning! [The Zoo’s] (Wichita Kansas) Chimpanzee Mahale gave birth to a baby boy two days ago, Nov. 15, via C-section performed by Drs. Whisler and Chibry of College Hill OB-GYN along with the Zoo Veterinary team. Baby had a bit of trouble getting enough oxygen at birth, so he was being treated in the Zoo’s Vet hospital by animal care staff. Today he was reunited with mom!"
Diagnosed with cancer at age 4, survivor encourages donations to Alberta Kids Cancer Care (CTV) CALGARY STORY #GivingTuesday #GiveUntilItHurts "Sofia Hirani was just four-years-old when she was diagnosed with a highly aggressive form of brain cancer. Now, after several years of treatments, she is using her voice as a beacon of hope for other sick children. 'I was sad when I had to stay in the hospital,' said Sofia, now a teenager. 'But now I’m feeling better, I’m a fighter.' Sofia represents one of thousands of children across Alberta who need treatment, critical care and other essential programs following a cancer diagnosis. It’s why her parents, Shelly and Naushad, both Calgary doctors, are encouraging people to donate to the Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta on Nov. 29 for Giving Tuesday."
How 2 best friends donned officials' stripes and made N.L. hockey history (CBC) NEWFOUNDLAND STORY #Friendship "They learned the ropes together and now they're making history together. Clare Howie of Paradise and Leah Rideout of Clarenville are the first women to officiate Junior B hockey in Newfoundland and Labrador — the highest level ever reached by women in stripes in the province."
Fugitive cows in Quebec escape capture again and again (CBC) QUEBEC STORY Cows 1, cowboys 0. "Eight cowboys from Saint-Tite pulled up to Saint-Sévère, Que. in October with their horses, a drone and a mission. They had been brought in to wrangle 20 fugitive Holsteins on the loose since July. Sylvain Bourgeois, rodeo manager of the Festival Western de St-Tite, says the rodeo was contacted by Marie-Andrée Cadorette, the general manager of the village of Saint-Sévère, after other attempts had failed."
How 2 university students are fitting in at Quebec City seniors' residence (CBC) QUEBEC CITY STORY More! "A housing initiative in Quebec City is trying to offer solutions to two timely problems in the province: the difficulty for university students to find affordable lodgings and the isolation among seniors in residences. Jeanne Huard, 20, a student in political science and Alicia Verrelli, 21, who studies geography, moved into the Jardins Saint-Sacrement seniors' residence in September."
How an Ontario flour mill saved an iconic Canadian hot cereal loved by northerners (CBC) CANADIAN CONTENT I get it but...I am one who reviles this cereal. "Allicia Kelly had just finished up her 'Hail Mary box' of Red River Cereal in October when she decided to turn to Facebook in a desperate act to see if she could find more. The cereal had been pulled from the shelves, but she was able to get this last box from her parents' basement and wondered if, maybe, other people had some available that they didn't want — the nutty, grainy cereal is reviled as much as it is loved. But it was from that Facebook post that she discovered Red River Cereal, the nearly 100-year-old Canadian culinary classic, was available for purchase after an approximate two-year absence thanks to an Ontario flour mill."
Val Marie map specialist creates uniquely detailed depiction of Saskatchewan (Swift Current Online) SASKATCHEWAN STORY Love this. Bought one. "One independent map-maker who calls Val Marie home, has been working on an exciting and unique project for the past two years. Cartographer Alex McPhee has created a wall map of Saskatchewan out of his home in his southwestern corner of the province, with unique details that make it unlike most maps on the market [...] As a reference map, an aspect that makes it stand out against most is the fact that every grain elevator that once stood in Saskatchewan, past or present, is represented."
TOP TEN STORIES OF THE WEEK
BHP pitches funds for Saskatoon’s new central library (CTV) SASKATOON STORY ViTreo is proud to be working with the Saskatoon Public Library on this important project. "Australian potash giant BHP is donating $450,000 to Saskatoon’s new central library development. The donation will support the creation of a study room in the new library, set to open in 2026, the Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) said in a news release."
New Canadian organization supporting farmer mental health (Farms.com) CANADIAN STORY A much needed program. Thank you! "Mental health researchers and professionals working with and in Canada’s agricultural sector have launched a new organization. Dr. Briana Hagen, co-creator of In the Know, the Canadian Mental Health Association’s mental health literacy program; Deborah Vanberkel, a dairy farmer and founder of the Farmer Wellness Program; and Marnie Wood, a dairy farmer and registered psychotherapist, will lead the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing (CCAW)."
Thank you, Richard (The Quad) EDMONTON STORY I sat for Richard a number of times. He was a quiet, funny, talented, and lovely man. RIP Richard. We will not see your like again. "Richard Siemens has been a staple of the University of Alberta - and University Relations in particular - for years. He and his camera have recorded triumphs, documented breakthroughs, commemorated losses, celebrated beautiful moments, and otherwise seen us through life on our campuses [...] The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from November 18-21, 2022 in remembrance of Richard Siemens, retired NASA staff member and photographer with University Relations (2002-2020), who passed away on October 16, 2022."
Red Deer and Community District receives Grantmaker of the Year (Lacombe Online) RED DEER STORY Woot! I love this. Congrats! ViTreo is proud to have worked alongside the RDDCF to help them with their strategic plan. "The Red Deer & District Community Foundation (RDDCF) has received the 2022 Grantmaker of the Year Award from the Grant Professionals Association. The award recognizes the work the RDDCF put in to creating inclusive grantmaking practices."
Office holiday parties are back — and some companies are going all out (CBC) Wow! "Pull out your ugly sweaters and wrap up a secret Santa gift, because workplace holiday parties are back. After years of virtual get-togethers, companies big and small are scheduling sometimes lavish parties for their employees as the holidays approach. And event planners say this year, they're busier than ever. 'The volume of corporate inquiries that we're currently getting is higher than I've personally ever experienced,' said Lynzie Kent, founder and creative director of Mad Bash Group, an event-planning firm in Toronto. 'A friend of mine works at a venue and they're currently facilitating an event for a huge company — thousands of people, over a $2 million budget and it's literally a circus.'"
Artemis Orion capsule flies by moon en route to record-breaking lunar orbit (CBC) I am so glad we are back in this game. Humanity needs to continue to explore new frontiers. If not, then who are we? "NASA's Orion capsule reached the moon on Monday, whipping around the far side and buzzing the lunar surface on its way to a record-breaking orbit with test dummies sitting in for astronauts. It's the first time an American capsule has visited the moon since NASA's Apollo program 50 years ago, and represents a huge milestone in the $4.1-billion US test flight that began last Wednesday. Video of the looming moon and our pale blue planet more than 370,000 kilometres in the distance left workers 'giddy' at Houston's Johnson Space Center, home to Mission Control, according to flight director Judd Frieling. Even the flight controllers themselves were 'absolutely astounded.'"
Calgary charities see major drop in toy donations (CBC) CALGARY STORY I am going out to buy some toys right now. How about you? "Some Calgary charities are seeing a major drop in toy donations this year, and they're worried they won't meet be able to meet the community's needs. The local branch of the Salvation Army and the Women's Centre of Calgary are experiencing a surge in calls from families hoping to secure a Lego set, a toy doll or a gift card to leave under the tree for their kids this Christmas. 'We're in no competition with other agencies who are doing the Christmas toy distribution in Calgary. Find one, and give a toy this year,' said Cliff Wiebe, executive director of community services for Calgary's branch of the Salvation Army."
YW Calgary honours five local women for 'phenomenal' leadership (Calgary Herald) CALGARY STORY Congrats to all with a special mention to our friend, Lori Van Rooijen. "Five women who have worked to grow YW Calgary and support local women and children were honoured Friday with Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medals."
Canada’s Most Powerful CEOs Awards (Financial Post) CANADIAN STORY Congrats to all with special mention to our friend, Anila Umar Lee Yuen. "Recognizing Canadian Female CEOs who are the compelling force behind their organizations."
Elizabeth Holmes Is Going to Prison (Slate) All I can say is...good. "The dramatic rise and fall of former Silicon Valley darling Elizabeth Holmes has come to a conclusion: On Friday afternoon a judge ruled that the former founder and CEO of blood testing startup Theranos must serve 11.25 years in prison."
SEVEN LIFE AND CAREER HACKS
Ten Work-Life Balance Hacks for a Productive Life (Akbar Ali) All great but I am really working hard on #3.
You Only Need Two Routines To Become a Great Content Creator (The Side Hustle Club) In short, relax more.
How to Become More Productive! (Okodestinyy) Are you getting dressed up for work at home? Try it!
To lure in a mate, female spiders can make their webs more attractive, research shows (CBC) Want more success with dating? Tidy up. :-)
5 Quotes that have changed my life. (Adrian Darda) #1 and #4 are amazing.
How to Shuffle Poker Chips (Art of Manliness) You're welcome.
What Will Writers Do Without Twitter? (The Atlantic) Well, we shall see.
TOP THREE GIFTS OF THE WEEK
$26M donation to propel space research at McGill and U de M (Montreal Gazette) MONTREAL STORY More please. Gifts like these are so important. "The Trottier Family Foundation gift coincides with a renewed public interest in research fuelled in part by the James Webb Space Telescope. A $26-million donation to the McGill Space Institute and the Université de Montréal’s Institute for Research on Exoplanets (iREx) will allow both institutions to “continue their groundbreaking research into extrasolar planets, fast radio bursts, the dark universe, and other extraterrestrial mysteries,” the universities announced on Monday."
The IKEA Foundation to invest €600M in charitable climate solutions by 2025: Know more (Silicon Canals) Yes!!! "The IKEA Foundation announced [...] that it will invest €600M in different climate solutions and has published fresh research analysing what investments can yield the highest emissions reductions across key industries."
‘Nurses save lives’: UCF receives $10 million donation for Lake Nona nursing program (WFTV) #Boom "The University of Central Florida will have more opportunities to combat the nursing shortage across the nation. UCF received $10 million from Dr. Phillips Charities on Thursday to support the College of Nursing’s new building."
LAST WEEK'S MOST POPULAR STORIES
Mohinda Singh Pujji DFC (South Asian Heritage)
Jeff Bezos gives Dolly Parton big sum to donate to charity: 'Did you say $100 million dollars?' (USA Today)
Field of Crosses ceremony to mark 80th anniversary of Dieppe, 105 years since Vimy Ridge (Global)
Local philanthropic foundation donates $10M for new NICU in Calgary hospital (Global News)
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