information dissemination Archives | City Share Canada https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative-tag/information-dissemination/ Thu, 15 Oct 2020 21:15:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://citysharecanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/favicon.png information dissemination Archives | City Share Canada https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative-tag/information-dissemination/ 32 32 A community bulletin board in Nanaimo features stories and artwork by homeless creatives, along with news, announcements and a map of local services, the bulletin board is a point of information and connection for those without internet access. https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/a-community-bulletin-board-in-nanaimo-features-stories-and-artwork-by-homeless-creatives-along-with-news-announcements-and-a-map-of-local-services-the-bulletin-board-is-a-point-of-information-and-c/ Thu, 15 Oct 2020 21:15:26 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2342 The Word On The Street bulletin board is also a place for important news and community announcements, accessible 24-7 in the bookstore window. People without access to the internet can find weekly headlines, jokes and a map of local services. Community agencies can submit program updates or information on events and opportunities, to be added to […]

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]]> The Word On The Street bulletin board is also a place for important news and community announcements, accessible 24-7 in the bookstore window. People without access to the internet can find weekly headlines, jokes and a map of local services. Community agencies can submit program updates or information on events and opportunities, to be added to the display. Send your announcements to streetword@literacycentralvi.org, tell your clients about this resource and stop by to check out the board! Literacy Central Vancouver Island, 19 Commercial Street, downtown Nanaimo.

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]]> #StandApartTogether campaign in Newmarket shines a bright light on town in the midst of COVID-19 https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/standaparttogether-is-the-name-of-the-campaign-newmarket-has-put-together-to-help-shine-a-bright-and-positive-light-on-the-town-despite-the-challenges-covid-19-has-posed/ Thu, 02 Apr 2020 19:24:21 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=919 Ten “Community Positivity Ambassadors” have been appointed and tasked with spreading positivity by using social media to share stories of “Newmarket’s bright side” and perseverance.

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]]> Ten “Community Positivity Ambassadors” have been appointed and tasked with spreading positivity by using social media to share stories of “Newmarket’s bright side” and perseverance.

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]]> Key considerations for water and wastewater utilities responding to the coronavirus https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/key-considerations-for-water-and-wastewater-utilities-responding-to-the-coronavirus/ Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:48:10 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=857 Moonshot Missions, a non-profit organization founded by George Hawkins, the former General Manager of DC Water in Washington DC, has put together a “living document” compendium of best practices being implemented by water utilities in the face of this unprecedented challenge. Staff has compiled this checklist by reviewing resources from water associations, list-serves and dozens […]

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]]> Moonshot Missions, a non-profit organization founded by George Hawkins, the former General Manager of DC Water in Washington DC, has put together a “living document” compendium of best practices being implemented by water utilities in the face of this unprecedented challenge. Staff has compiled this checklist by reviewing resources from water associations, list-serves and dozens of utility response and continuity of operations plans.

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]]> Calgary YMCA launches Virtual YMCA for mind, body and spirit https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/calgary-ymca-launches-virtual-ymca-for-mind-body-and-spirit/ Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:55:07 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=837 The YMCA has created a webpage to keep Calgarians connected with the YMCA community. They are sharing stories, recipes, health and wellness tips, on-demand videos, activities for children, and more.

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]]> The YMCA has created a webpage to keep Calgarians connected with the YMCA community. They are sharing stories, recipes, health and wellness tips, on-demand videos, activities for children, and more.

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]]> Le travail inquiétant des femmes dans la pandémie COVID-19 https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/le-travail-inquietant-des-femmes-dans-la-pandemie-covid-19/ Sun, 29 Mar 2020 01:29:24 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=793 Au Canada, les femmes sont nettement plus inquiètes que les hommes au sujet de la crise COVID-19. Par exemple, un récent sondage réalisé par Abacus Data a révélé que 49 % des femmes ont déclaré se sentir “très inquiètes” de l’épidémie, contre 33 % des hommes. Trente-sept pour cent des hommes ont déclaré qu’ils n’étaient […]

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]]> Au Canada, les femmes sont nettement plus inquiètes que les hommes au sujet de la crise COVID-19. Par exemple, un récent sondage réalisé par Abacus Data a révélé que 49 % des femmes ont déclaré se sentir “très inquiètes” de l’épidémie, contre 33 % des hommes. Trente-sept pour cent des hommes ont déclaré qu’ils n’étaient “pas du tout inquiets” ou “peu inquiets” à propos de l’épidémie.

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]]> Webinar series on adapting personally and professionally to COVID-19 https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/webinar-series-on-adapting-personally-and-professionally-to-covid-19/ Sun, 29 Mar 2020 01:12:09 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=785 The University of Laval’s Faculty of Business Administration is hosting a three-part webinar series with advice on how individuals and organizations can adapt to the crisis.

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]]> The University of Laval’s Faculty of Business Administration is hosting a three-part webinar series with advice on how individuals and organizations can adapt to the crisis.

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]]> Health association of African Canadians updates on COVID-19 https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/health-association-of-african-canadians-updates-on-covid-19-2/ Sun, 29 Mar 2020 01:08:14 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=783 Health Association of African Canadians, NS Health Professionals and the Black Cultural Centre is providing interactive updates on COVID-19 and people of African descent

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]]> Health Association of African Canadians, NS Health Professionals and the Black Cultural Centre is providing interactive updates on COVID-19 and people of African descent

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]]> Health Association of African Canadians updates on COVID-19 https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/health-association-of-african-canadians-updates-on-covid-19/ Sat, 28 Mar 2020 01:48:50 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=735 Health Association of African Canadians, NS Health Professionals and the Black Cultural Centre will lead a 2nd interactive update on COVID-19 and people of African descent.

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]]> Health Association of African Canadians, NS Health Professionals and the Black Cultural Centre will lead a 2nd interactive update on COVID-19 and people of African descent.

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]]> Links to some of the amazing online communities and resources to offer support and inspire connection during COVID19. https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/links-to-some-of-the-amazing-online-communities-and-resources-to-offer-support-and-inspire-connection-during-covid19/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 02:56:53 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=643 This fulsome list is a living document collected by Vancouver’s SFU’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue at Simon Fraser University

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]]> This fulsome list is a living document collected by Vancouver’s SFU’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue at Simon Fraser University

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]]> Participedia is a global community sharing knowledge and stories about public participation and democratic innovations https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/participedia-is-a-global-community-sharing-knowledge-and-stories-about-public-participation-and-democratic-innovations/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 02:53:44 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=642 Currently entries are focused on COVID19 responses

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