Weekly News Recap: April 17, 2020

Weekly News Recap: April 17, 2020

John Fluevog Shoes is releasing a limited edition shoe, inspired by British Columbia’s chief provincial health officer — and avid Fluevoger — Dr. Bonnie Henry. (HO-John Fluevog Shoes/Canadian Press)

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TOP TEN STORIES OF THE WEEK

  1. SGN Episode #3 with John Krasinski (YouTube) I (only) cried three times this week. "This is the third episode in John Krasinski’s good news experiment from his own home office in Boston, MA. The first two were big hits and were shared by millions. These trying times have proven that good news uplifts everyone and gives us hope and inspiration. So, we your fans thank you, John. Enjoy some more good news from SGN! Some good news is what need."

  2. One Big Door Announcement (YouTube) CALGARY STORY A brilliant leadership move. And expertly planned and executed. A case study in how to undertake and announce a merger. Congrats to everyone involved. "Aspen Family & Community Network (Aspen) and Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary (BGCC) are coming together to create a new, unified organization; a holistic continuum of services, with broad geographical reach, for children, youth and families in Calgary."

  3. Fluevog designs 'The Dr. Henry' shoe inspired by B.C.'s provincial health officer (CBC) BRITISH COLUMBIA STORY I heart this! I love love love that our new folk heroes are Chief Medical Officers of Health. "B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is adding another title to her long list of credentials — shoe muse. John Fluevog Shoes is launching a limited edition shoe called "The Dr. Henry," inspired by the public health official. The Vancouver designer says the pink-heeled tribute was made with Henry's blessing, and all proceeds from a pre-sale set to begin next week will be donated to Food Banks B.C. to support the fight against COVID-19."

  4. Brampton hospital worker dies of COVID-19 (CBC) BRAMPTON STORY A hero. Thank you. "A 58-year-old health-care worker at Brampton Civic Hospital has died from complications linked to COVID-19, marking the first time an Ontario hospital has confirmed the death of one of its employees amid the pandemic. William Osler Health System made the announcement [...]."

  5. Tokyo Olympics CEO hints Games could be in doubt even in 2021 (CBC) Eek. "As the coronavirus spreads in Japan, the chief executive of the Tokyo Games said Friday he can't guarantee the postponed Olympics will be staged next year — even with the long delay. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe issued an emergency declaration this week to battle the virus, putting the country under restrictions after it seemed it had avoided a significant outbreak."

  6. Vancouver Aquarium could close permanently without emergency funding, CEO says (CBC) VANCOUVER STORY Sadly, this is going to be happening across the sector. "The Vancouver Aquarium, the first public aquarium in the country, could shut down permanently within several months unless it begins receiving financial aid, according to its CEO. The Stanley Park attraction has lost more than $3 million since it closed due to the pandemic on March 17. If it continues losing money at that rate, the aquarium will run out of reserve funding by summer, Ocean Wise CEO Lasse Gustavsson said."

  7. Schulich launches 'Shaping the Post-Pandemic World' webinar series (York University) TORONTO STORY This looks amazing. I will try to attend a few. "York University's Schulich School of Business is launching a new webinar series, 'Shaping the Post-Pandemic World,' designed to draw lessons from the new realities engendered by the COVID-19 pandemic. As we all try to make sense of this complex situation, thought leaders from various disciplines within Schulich’s faculty will offer reflections during the Zoom format webinars hosted by Preet Aulakh, associate dean, Research. Speakers will present their reflections and insights for the first 10 minutes, followed by a 50-minute free-flowing discussion with the participants."

  8. Global economy will suffer worst year since Great Depression of 1930s, IMF says (CBC) Ugh. I knew this was coming but the "D" word is a tough one. "Beaten down by the coronavirus outbreak, the world economy in 2020 will suffer its worst year since the Great Depression of the 1930s, the International Monetary Fund says in its latest forecast. The IMF said [...] that it expects the global economy to shrink three per cent this year — far worse than its 0.1 per cent dip in the Great Recession year of 2009 — before rebounding in 2021 with 5.8 per cent growth. It acknowledges, though, that prospects for a rebound next year are clouded by uncertainty."

  9. Alberta Charities are Relying on Collaboration and Innovation to Meet the Challenges Presented by COVID-19 (The Philanthropist) ALBERTA STORY Nice focus on Alberta and innovation. Thanks to Andrea McManus for sharing this story. "It’s an Alberta story that is playing out in similar ways for charitable organizations across the country thanks to the COVID-19 crisis: needs are on the rise while donations are way down."

  10. A group of tech billionaires is funding 'fast grants' of up to $500,000 for COVID-19 research, with every grant decision made in less than 48 hours (Business Insider) I love the fast tracking at work here. "A group of tech entrepreneurs and venture capitalists have committed $10 million to COVID-19 research, aiming to sidestep the lengthy grant approval process that academics typically face. The fund promises 'Fast Grants' of $10,000 to $500,000 that will go to researchers that focus on coronavirus prevention and treatment. [Every] grant application will be approved or denied in less than 48 hours, after which researchers will receive payment 'as quickly as your university can receive it.''

SEVEN LIFE AND CAREER HACKS

  1. 'My webcam is like my front door': What COVID-19 means for digital etiquette and consent (CBC) CANADIAN CONTENT Remember. Wear pants. "During this time of physical distancing, in which so many of our interactions are taking place virtually — whether it's for work conference calls or to catch up with family on FaceTime — journalist Hannah Sung wonders what it means for our privacy."

  2. Canadians bite back at loneliness of isolation by howling at the moon (CBC) CANADIAN CONTENT I am in! "Every night as the moon crests over the river valley, Emma-Kate Larochelle takes a few steps outside her front door and screeches into the sky. 'I have gone out every night and howled,' Larochelle said. "I've gone out with my roommates. 'The last two days, I've heard people howling back.' There is a new movement afoot to encourage people to emerge from their homes at 8 p.m. and howl at the moon. It means the wild screeches you hear at nightfall might not be a pack of prowling coyotes nearby, but just your human neighbours."

  3. Why Hope Is the Thing (Personal Growth) Thank you again John for reminding us all that there is hope at the end of this.

  4. Seven expert tips for healthy eating while you're staying home (Medical Xpress) I am a larger man now. "Being confined to your home during a pandemic can leave you feeling both stressed and bored, a combination that can mean overindulging in your isolation food supplies."

  5. Office relations: A couple's guide to working from home without hostility CANADIAN CONTENT (CBC) This will hit closer to home for many. "Rae Schuller wasn't prepared for the booming volume of her partner's work voice, or how badly it would grate on her nerves. Schuller and Em Lamache have lived together for more than a year, but their quarters got a little smaller two weeks ago when they came down with the flu, went into self-isolation and began working from home. "

  6. Five tips to create a healthy workspace at home (Folio) Good stuff. "The abrupt workplace shift from offices to dining room tables, kitchen chairs and laptops isn’t just affecting our productivity—it can hurt our posture and cause health problems over time, according to an ergonomics expert at the University of Alberta."

  7. Tips for cutting hair at home during COVID-19 (CBC) Ha. I am reading this with interest.

TOP THREE GIFTS OF THE WEEK

  1. SKIPTHEDISHES COMMITS $15 MILLION TO COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORTS, PARTNERS WITH FOOD BANKS CANADA (betaken) CANADIAN STORY Amazing! "The commitment involves a $5 million support package that was delivered to restaurants on SkipTheDishes’ platform at the onset of the crisis. SkipTheDishes is now extending this support package by $10 million to include a 25 percent rebate aimed to help local and independent restaurants whose dining rooms have stayed closed due to social distancing orders."

  2. WALK OF FRAME WW2 veteran Tom Moore, 99, raises £7MILLION for NHS as he walks 100 laps of his garden (The Sun) I double heart this! "The former Army captain is trying to complete his challenge before he turns 100 on April 30. Tom uses a frame for the 25-yard loops of his garden in Marston Moretaine, Beds. He has been trying to do ten laps at a time to help support NHS frontline workers fighting coronavirus."

  3. Canadian Tire Just Pledged A $5M Donation To Fighting COVID-19 (Curiocity) CANADIAN STORY Woot! Nice work Canadian Tire! "This morning, Canadian Tire officially launched its COVID-19 Response Fund, which will see a whopping $5M in donations to frontline healthcare and community workers across Canada. The fund has got three parts, so let’s check out the plan!"

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