A Dalhousie University engineering student created her own homemade spectrophotometer lab device to help alleviate the stress of online labs and aid in learning. Her creative solution serves as inspiration to other students to create their own lab devices at home. Produced by Simran Pherwani (A MSc student in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta).

Updates about research resuming on campus at the University of Alberta, and library curbside pickup resuming.

Produced by Hannah Cunningham.

The pandemic has disrupted industries and livelihoods across Canada. But arts, entertainment, and recreation workers more than most. The Canadian Association for the Performing Arts has compiled figures from Statistics Canada on these industries:

https://capacoa.ca/en/research/covid-impact-statistics/

Produced by Chris Chang-Yen Phillips.

During a CTV news interview, Michele Charles Gustafson, an image consultant and life coach, showed that we can use our eye contact, eyebrows, and body language to connect with others and express our emotions amidst the pandemic. We can master the art of mask-pressions, expressing our emotions while wearing masks. Produced by Simran Pherwani

University says the provincial government's new easing of select restrictions won't significantly impact campus, and a reminder to use the Here@Ualberta tool for contact tracing on campus.

Link to the Here@Ualberta tool: https://www.ualberta.ca/covid-19/campus-safety/here-at-ualberta.html

Produced by Hannah Cunningham

The Alberta government has started easing restrictions on outdoor gatherings and personal and wellness services, starting January 18. Produced by Chris Chang-Yen Phillips.

As of earlier this week, paramedics and emergency medical staff are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as part of Alberta’s phase 1A vaccine rollout plan. Produced by Simran Pherwani.

Most rec facilities and museums are closed until at least January 21. But in the meantime some of them are offering home programming for kids.

Royal Tyrrell Museum paleontology activities:

https://tyrrellmuseum.com/whats_on/rtmp_from_home

Royal Alberta Museum - Build your own banjo:

https://royalalbertamuseum.ca/blog/cookie-tin-banjo

Fort Edmonton Park - Recipes for traditional butter and truffles:

https://www.canva.com/design/DAELQcte140/view#1

Federal government announcement: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/01/government-of-canada-announces-new-policy-to-help-former-international-students-live-in-work-in-and-continue-contributing-to-canada.html

Produced by Hannah Cunningham

New COVID-19 testing rules for air travelers into Canada will be enforced starting January 7th. All passengers over the age of 5 entering Canada will have to show a negative COVID-19 nose swab test prior to entering the country. Produced by Simran Pherwani