Weekly News Recap: July 10, 2020

Weekly News Recap: July 10, 2020

Sergeant Tommy Prince's cunning and bravery earned him 11 medals, including battle honours for service in Korea with Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. (PPCLI Museum and Archives in Calgary )

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SOME GOOD NEWS

  • Teen paddles 2 months from Canmore to summer job in northern Sask. (CBC) CANADIAN STORY I am so impressed. And they say this next generation can't do things. #Amazing #ImpressedIAm "Zev Heuer's commute to his summer job was unconventional. He spent two months navigating rivers through mountains, prairieland, parkland and boreal forest [...]. They were greeted by a small army of coworkers and friends, who paddled out to escort him in."

  • This Guy Finished 105 DIY Ironmans in Two Years (Outside Online) If only I could lick the swimming part I would love to do this to mark my sixties... "To mark the start of his sixties, Will Turner swam, biked, and ran 14,765 miles, many of which took place through iconic national parks and public lands. Here are the most stunning photos from his 'races.'

TOP TEN STORIES OF THE WEEK

  1. CEO of TransAlta, Dawn Farrell, named as MRU's 1st chancellor (CBC) CALGARY STORY I have been a long-time fan. Congrats too MRU and to Ms. Farrell. "Dawn Farrell, the CEO of TransAlta, will become Mount Royal University's first chancellor. Farrell has held senior management positions at BC Hydro and TransAlta, and sits on the board of directors of The Chemours Company and the Business Council of Canada. She is also involved in the United Way Calgary and the Calgary Stampede."

  2. Call grows to put Indigenous war hero Tommy Prince on $5 bill (CBC) CANADIAN STORY Let's do this! #NoBrainer "An online campaign is gaining support to honour one of Canada's most-decorated Indigenous war heroes by making him the new face on the five dollar bill. Tom Kmiec and two other Conservative MPs are suggesting sergeant Tommy Prince be the new face of the bank note. 'He was homeless, he lost his kids, he went through a residential school system, so there's so many interesting aspects of his life. And he's a combat veteran and he's someone who served this country in two major conflicts,' Kmiec said. 'Here's an interesting fellow who represents bravery, courage, citizenship — all these wonderful attributes.'

  3. 7-Eleven makes changes to Slurpee Day amid COVID-19 pandemic (CTV) WINNIPEG STORY Bring on the Slurpees! "Due safety precautions around the COVID-19 pandemic, 7-Eleven will not be holding its annual in-store Slurpee Day to celebrate its birthday on July 11. But that doesn’t mean that Manitobans won’t be able to get their hands on the iconic treat for free."

  4. Glenbow Museum documenting pandemic with submitted letters (Airdrie Today) AIRDRIE STORY This is cool. "In an effort to document life during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Glenbow Museum is asking residents of Airdrie and Rocky View County (RVC) to share their personal experiences. As part of its Dear Glenbow project, the museum is collecting letters, drawings, postcards and emails that illustrate what living through the pandemic was like."

  5. CFL sponsor threatens to cut ties unless Edmonton changes team name (CBC) EDMONTON STORY #MoneyTalks "One of the sponsors of the Canadian Football League's Edmonton Eskimos says it will cut ties with the team unless it changes its name. Longtime sponsor Belairdirect, a car and home insurance company and one of the team's 13 premier partners, said [...] the team's name, which has been used since the late 19th century, is no longer appropriate."

  6. There's a new comet in the sky: Here's how you can see it (CBC) I am totally getting up. "If you're willing to get up early this week, you're in for a magnificent sight: an early morning comet. Comet NEOWISE [...] was at first visible only through powerful telescopes. But it has recently brightened enough to be seen through binoculars. At the moment it's visible in the early morning. But the good news is, this won't be the case for long. The comet formally known as C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) rises in the northeast around 3:30 a.m. local time and climbs until sunrise. You can find it by looking northeast toward the constellation Auriga."

  7. Ottawa to post $343B deficit as spending hits levels not seen since Second World War (CBC) CANADIAN STORY "Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled a fiscal snapshot today that shows the federal government's deficit is expected to hit $343 billion this year — an eye-popping figure largely attributed to pandemic-related support programs that have pushed federal spending to a level not seen since the Second World War."

  8. A Massive Adults Only Escape Room Is Taking Over The Entire Calgary Zoo This Month (NarCity) CALGARY STORY Cool beans! "The Calgary Zoo is officially open and they're hosting a massive adults-only escape room. That means there will be no screaming kids and that’s something we can get behind."

  9. For some non-profits, COVID-19 isn't just a struggle. It's a do-or-die moment (CBC) CANADIAN STORY #Ugh "While some of Canada's most revered non-profit organizations are struggling to survive the COVID-19 pandemic, others have already been defeated and forced to close their doors permanently. Charitable providers of social services — daycare, community venues, support groups and more — have seen a catastrophic drop in revenue, with some forced to cancel fundraising events because of physical distancing requirements while others are simply unable to operate. That means a complete loss of user fees and other regular sources of income. Meanwhile, rent and salaries still need to be paid."

  10. Arts groups in Edmonton struggle with COVID-19 restrictions: 'I couldn't make the math work' (Edmonton Journal) EDMONTON STORY :-( "Even as Alberta enters stage two of the provincial relaunch, Edmonton arts organizations — large and small — know their collective debut is anything but assured. 'As much as stage two said theatres could open with restrictions, the physical distancing and number restrictions made it impossible for us to open,” said Citadel Theatre’s executive director, Chantell Ghosh.'

SEVEN LIFE AND CAREER HACKS

  1. The Minimalist's Strength Workout (Outside) An older story, but a good one, especially during the time of Covid.

  2. How to Crush Your Reading List if You’re Not a Bookworm (Better Humans) Me, I mix audio and physical. I call them both 'reading' -- let the stoning begin.

  3. On Writing Well: Notes From The Book (Personal Growth) My favourite quote: "If the reader is lost, it’s probably the writer’s fault"...um...yep.

  4. Poker and the Psychology of Uncertainty (Wired) I have always wanted to learn. I don't play. Do you?

  5. Intermittent Fasting, the 5:2 Way (Better Humans) I am still learning. As a diabetic, I have to be careful, but I am still very intrigued.

  6. Five Habits to Cultivate For a Stronger Immune System (GQ) #5 is the bomb. Especially as we come up to November.

  7. Fitness: Finding the right shoe to support your running habit (Sudbury Star) CANADIAN STORY I struggle with this. This might help."

TOP THREE GIFTS OF THE WEEK

  1. USF Muma College of Business receives $5 million donation (Tampa Bay Times) I love this endowed positions. So fun. "The USF Muma College of Business announced a $5 million donation [...] from philanthropist Lynn Pippenger to create an endowed deanship. Moez Limayem, dean of the college and the first recipient of the deanship, said he was honored to change his email signature [...] to be the Lynn Pippenger dean of the Muma College of Business. He said the gift puts the business school in an elite group of named colleges with named deanships."

  2. F1 diversity foundation receives €1m donation from FIA (Yahoo Sport) Go Formula One! "The FIA has donated €1million to Formula One's newly established foundation aimed at improving diversity in motorsport. The priority of the contribution will be placed on 'promoting a diverse driver talent pipeline by identifying and systematically eliminating barriers to entry from grassroots karting to Formula One', the FIA said."

    • Guinness announces $1 million donation in support of Black Lives Matter (Irish Central) I love Guinness. Even more now. "The Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore, Maryland, is making the donation as part of a $20 million community fund set up by parent company Diageo. The donation includes a grant of $250,000 for the Baltimore Action Legal Team, which provides legal support to Baltimore residents arrested during the protests that began spreading across America after George Floyd died in Minneapolis police custody [...]."

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