by FOPLED | Jun 28, 2020 | FOPL News
U of T librarian creates online resource to fight COVID-19 misinformation . “In the midst of the pandemic, experts are raising alarms about another public health threat: an ‘infodemic’ of online medical misinformation and disinformation about COVID-19. In an effort to...
by FOPLED | Jun 27, 2020 | FOPL News
News Release Ontario Extends Emergency Orders to July 10 As more communities enter Stage 2, maintaining health and safety protocols remains a top priority June 27, 2020 7:00 A.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO — The Ontario government has extended all emergency orders...
by FOPLED | Jun 27, 2020 | FOPL News
Library Author Visits Podcast http://authorvisitpodcast.com/3-where-to-begin “Cohosts Bonnie and Shanda, discuss WHY they do school visits, WHAT school visits might be like in the fall (predicted by librarians), and HOW to get started by thinking through a few...
by FOPLED | Jun 27, 2020 | FOPL News
The CDC expands its list of coronavirus symptoms The Centers for Disease Control now lists 11 potential symptoms for coronavirus, including congestion or a runny nose. https://www.cnet.com/health/the-cdc-expands-its-list-of-coronavirus-symptoms/#ftag=CAD590a51e The...
by FOPLED | Jun 27, 2020 | FOPL News
If we want to reform police departments, put money into libraries https://www.courant.com/opinion/op-ed/hc-op-bleiweis-fund-libraries-defund-police-0626-20200626-7d4mwv2rxngrtem6uvzqcwbtb4-story.html by Maxine Bleiweis, a library consultant and speaker, is a former...
by FOPLED | Jun 27, 2020 | FOPL News
Ontario Supporting Indigenous-Owned Businesses During COVID-19 Government providing loans to struggling small and medium-sized businesses https://news.ontario.ca/mirr/en/2020/06/ontario-supporting-indigenous-owned-businesses-during-covid-19.html News Release Ontario...
by FOPLED | Jun 26, 2020 | FOPL News
Hello, Every week, we survey Canadians and Americans to explore their perspectives on COVID-19 and other current events. To help you stay up to date, we are sharing the results of our latest survey. COVID-19 SURVEY RESULTS – JUNE 23, 2020 Conducted in...
by FOPLED | Jun 26, 2020 | FOPL News
June 23, 2020 MW SHARES: MUNICIPAL PANDEMIC RESPONSE In last week’s episode, change management consultant Nolan Crouse joined us to discuss the long term financial impacts of COVID-19 on rural communities. In Part 2, he shares his thoughts on COVID-19’s effects...
by FOPLED | Jun 26, 2020 | FOPL News
June 26, 2020 Threats to social cohesion, budget cuts, and virtual Canada Day – in this week’s COVID-19 recap MW SHARES: MUNICIPAL PANDEMIC RESPONSE Jody Johnson joins Susan Gardner for week 15 of the weekly recap to discuss the continued reopening and...
by FOPLED | Jun 26, 2020 | FOPL News
FOPL and OLA were asked to present before the Ontario Legislature Standing Committee on Finance and the Economy: June 25, 2020 Below is our prepared remarks. We were happy to receive many specific questions about broadband, resources, and public libraries from the...
