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The 2nd wave is coming. Here’s what public health experts say we should expect

Jul 31, 2020 |

The 2nd wave is coming. Here's what public health experts say we should expect CBC asked dozens of physicians, epidemiologists and public health experts what to expect from a second wave of COVID-19 infections. Most said the severity of a second wave will depend on what infection-control measures governments put in place and whether or not people adhere to public health guidelines. Read in CBC News: https://apple.news/A47HrQiB-Rj22bRzcfb2iUw

OLA Advocacy Alert: Just released! Survey results of Ontario Public Library Response to COVID-19

Jul 31, 2020 |

Problem viewing this? Click here.     Just released! Survey results of Ontario Public Library Response to COVID-19 While public libraries across Ontario were ordered to close to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in March, OLA’s Ontario Public Library Response to COVID-19 survey shows that libraries remained very active during this period of physical distancing. Read the full report online now! Highlights Libraries have continued to offer relevant programming and services to their...

CULC/CBUC Response to Globe & Mail article

Jul 30, 2020 |

CULC/CBUC Response to Globe & Mail article This article was submitted to the Globe and Mail Opinions Editor as an alternative point of view to an almost 3,000 word piece which appeared in the July 25 edition. This submission was declined for publication consideration in the newspaper other than as an online comment to the original Op Ed. July 27, 2020 In his July 25 opinion piece, Overdue: Throwing the Book at Libraries, Kenneth Whyte blames the closing of independent bookstores and...

CMA Releases New Strategic Plan” Stronger museums. Engaged citizens. A better Canada.

Jul 30, 2020 |

CMA Releases New Strategic Plan Stronger museums. Engaged citizens. A better Canada. "Museums are at the heart of a just and knowledgeable society. They educate and inspire. They house our culture and history. They create a sense of community and belonging. They allow us to better understand our past, our present and shape our future. They spark conversations and reflection. They build empathy and understanding for each other and remind us how diversity makes us stronger." Read the Strategic...

Official Ontario Government Guide to reopening Ontario’s schools

Jul 30, 2020 |

Guide to reopening Ontario’s schools Read the guidance for schools and school boards to safely reopen for the 2020/2021 school year. https://www.ontario.ca/page/guide-reopening-ontarios-schools Introduction Executive summary Elementary Secondary Protection strategies Special education Mental health Academics Other scenarios Transportation Monitoring and responding to reports of COVID-19 symptoms Before and after school programs Communication to parents Provincial and demonstration schools...

Counsel July 30, 2020: COVID-19 Update Ontario Announces the Reopening of Schools, Childcare Update and Action on Justice Gillese’s Long-Term Care Recommendations

Jul 30, 2020 |

COVID-19 Update Ontario Announces the Reopening of Schools, Childcare Update and Action on Justice Gillese’s Long-Term Care Recommendations July 30, 2020 Good Evening, Education Overview Today the provincial government announced that all publicly funded elementary schools will open on a full-time basis starting September 8, 2020. Most secondary schools will reopen under an adapted model, including a staged class schedule. In-person school attendance will be optional for the 2020/2021 school...

Brewster Kahle: Libraries vs Bookstores? No, False dichotomy. They are different Animals

Jul 30, 2020 |

Michael Geist: A Quarter-Billion Dollar Bag of Beans: Responding to Ken Whyte’s Attack on Library Book Loans https://www.michaelgeist.ca/2020/07/a-quarter-billion-dollar-bag-of-beans-responding-to-ken-whytes-attack-on-library-book-loans/ Brewster Kahle: Libraries vs Bookstores? No, False dichotomy. They are different Animals http://brewster.kahle.org/2020/07/28/libraries-vs-bookstores-no-false-dichotomy-they-are-different-animals/

Face masks mandatory for Ontario students starting in Grade 4

Jul 30, 2020 |

Face masks mandatory for Ontario students starting in Grade 4 https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2020/07/30/face-masks-mandatory-for-ontario-students-starting-in-grade-4.html "Ontario will be the first province to mandate that students, starting in Grade 4, wear face masks all day when they return to school this fall — with younger kids also encouraged to do so. Kids in all elementary grades will return full-time, as will secondary students in some smaller boards. But teens in large...