COVID consequences: Pandemic puts pressure on plans to cut plastic waste
Canada has a goal of zero waste plastic, but the pandemic has put this goal in jeopardy.
The 25th Hour: Winter 2021 Episode 1, How are you holding up?
This episode of the 25th Hour focuses on mental health during the pandemic, and how the mind and body can work together. Among the people we’ll introduce you to are the Hockey Guys (one of TikTok’s latest sensations), the instructor for a virtual yoga class meant to help people stay sober, and a sound artist who uses technology to give you the tingles.
The 25th Hour: The TikTok Hockey Guys
Lawson McDonald and The Hockey Guys are posting on their growing TikTok account. Spreading positivity within their own team bubble and to their followers during COVID-19.
The 25th Hour: Isolated connections through ASMR sound
Erin Gee, a Montreal-based sound artist, is using ASMR to connect with those in isolation during the pandemic.
The 25th Hour: A map from Maëlys
Maëlys McArdle, a trans woman and a software engineer, discusses her latest trans-activist project.
The 25th Hour: Staying sober in lockdown
Sobriety is a difficult journey to begin with. It can be especially difficult now, during the pandemic. For Yamikani Msosa, yoga has been a solution they want to share with others.
The 25th Hour: Life after hockey
Carleton Ravens forward, Dakota Odgers, sees COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity for a life changing decision.
The 25th Hour: Peace of clay
A Carleton graduate student sculpts small clay dishes to relax and connect with friends.
The 25th Hour: Building an online community
Sara Thompson manages three Facebook groups with more than 18,000 members. These online communities are helping her and the other members stay on track.
The 25th Hour: Putting through the pandemic
Professional golfer Yente Van Doren has been using golf as a method to maintain a good mental health throughout the pandemic.
Despite pandemic, Ottawa library branches connecting with patrons — one database at a time
The Ottawa Public Library has experienced some positives since the pandemic began, including an increase in users.
Pandemic pressures: COVID-19 restrictions cause concerns about development of young children
The isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has experts looking into it’s effects on young children, just learning to socialize with peers. Experts have noted increased anxiety and behavioural problems amongst children during this time.