News Release Ontario Launches Consultations to Strengthen Privacy Protections of Personal Data Province seeking public input on how personal information is collected, used and safeguarded August 13, 2020 4:30 P.M. https://news.ontario.ca/mgs/en/2020/08/ontario-launches-consultations-to-strengthen-privacy-protections-of-personal-data.html Ministry of Government and Consumer Services TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government launched consultations to improve the province's privacy protection laws....

News Release Ontario Supporting the Safe Reopening of More Spaces at Gyms and Recreation Centres Province Also Investing $8 Million to Ensure the Safe Return of Amateur Sports August 14, 2020 1:00 P.M. https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/08/ontario-supporting-the-safe-reopening-of-more-spaces-at-gyms-and-recreation-centres.html Office of the Premier TORONTO ― The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is supporting the safe reopening of many sport,...

Nearly half of Canadians say they intend to download COVID Alert app: Mainstreet https://ipolitics.ca/2020/08/14/nearly-half-of-canadians-say-they-intend-to-download-covid-alert-app-mainstreet/  

August 14, 2020 MW SHARES: MUNICIPAL PANDEMIC RESPONSE  Municipal COVID relief funds, beaches, masks, schools, and more are discussed, as Jody Johnson and Susan Gardner return with Episode 20! LISTEN NOW

COVID-19 Response US Federation of School Leaders Issues Guide for Reopening Safely https://thejournal.com/articles/2020/08/10/federation-of-school-leaders-issues-guide-for-reopening-safely.aspx "The American Federation of School Administrators recently issued a new guide for reopening schools safely. Developed by a group of school leaders from around the country, the report suggests that districts are in an untenable position. There's no way to create a perfect environment, "no matter how...

Fine Free Libraries in Canada Updated: August 13, 2020 https://librarianship.ca/features/fine-free-libraries-in-canada/ This document lists, by province, public libraries that have fully or partially eliminated fines for overdue materials. To suggest additions or updates to this page, e-mail   info@librarianship.ca Alberta Calgary Public Library A Fine Free Model Report to the Calgary Public Library Board Strategy & Community Committee (March 10, 2020) Edmonton Public Library Fine Free...

Free MOOC: Learning to Learn Online https://information-literacy.blogspot.com/2020/08/free-mooc-learning-to-learn-online.html "A interesting MOOC, aimed at students Learning to Learn Online is free and open to all. It runs for 5 weeks August 10 to September 13 2020, and you need to register before the 13th (I think you still have access to the content after that). The course is offered by Canadian organisations Athabasca University (which has great experience in distance learning) and Contact...

Seven Zoom Tutorials to Watch Before School Starts https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2020/08/seven-zoom-tutorials-to-watch-before.html  

HOW WILL PUBLIC LIBRARIES ADAPT TO NEW SCHOOL YEAR NORMS? https://bookriot.com/how-will-public-libraries-adapt-to-new-school-year-norms/  

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