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.
Federal leaders mark the bitter anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic
Canadian Prime minister Justin Trudeau marks March 11 as a day to commemorate those who lost their lives and were affected by COVID-19.
Lookahead ’21: Alberta seniors club helps community battle pandemic isolation
For many members of the Okotoks and District Seniors Club, which serves the town of 31,000 south of Calgary, the pandemic has meant learn how to use technology or face long stretches of loneliness. “The main thing for the seniors is the social aspect,” said Valerie Thom, the club’s outreach co-ordinator. And connecting people remains the ODSC’s priority today. Even…
The 25th Hour: Fall 2020, Episode 2, Work-arounds
In the second episode of the 25th Hour Fall 2020 program, hear the stories of Canadians that found creative work-arounds to the roadblocks created by the pandemic.
The 25th Hour: Hit The Streets offers mutual aid in the age of social media
Utilizing the powers of technology as well as good-old fashioned boots on pavement, Kingsley Swim and Luxe Mulvari are bringing their mutual aid program to individuals across Ottawa – providing meals, PPE, and harm reduction resources to all who need it.
The 25th Hour: Following the Rainbow Brick Road
Jeffry Quan volunteers with Rainbow Brick Road, an initiative sponsoring a refugee couple, with which he shares a personal connection.