The City of Calgary is announcing how it will further support citizens, businesses and city operations with COVID-19 funding. #yyc
This money comes from $202 million in multi-government funding aimed at supporting the community. Some money was spent last year, much more to be spent this year.
This list also shows some of the initiatives already taken.
Also as part of the press conference today on this announcement, Mayor Nenshi said there may be another mass vaccination clinic opened in Calgary, just figuring out some logistics with it if supply is available.
Nenshi also expresses a desire to widen the hours of operation for these clinics, to make them more accessible. He wants to see teachers, grocery store staff, and other frontline workers get eligible through 2C.
Nenshi asked about a new battle of Alberta: which city can vaccinate more people. Challenge with Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson to see which city gives out more shots. Nenshi encourages anyone who is eligible to sign up for a shot ASAP.
At this time, there's no plans on how they want to embarrass each other based on who wins. But he thinks they will figure out something fun.
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Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi says "things are bad", as he gives an update on the local response to COVID-19. Highlighting a need for personal responsibility and discipline. #yyc
Starts with a story about a friend who recently got a vaccine, but before it was fully effective they caught the virus. They have been in the ICU for six days.
He also has a friend in India who caught one of the variants, amid the horrendous outbreak over there.
But something to keep in mind: the infection rate in India is half of what is is Calgary. "It is absolutely critical for all of us to manage this with incredible vigour."
He now lambastes the "maskless idiots" who continue to hold protests. He knows it's "maddening."
The Alberta Teachers' Association is calling for a moratorium on the province's draft K-6 curriculum. ATA President Jason Schilling will be speaking more about this soon, and will have details in this thread. #yyc#yeg#ableg
Schilling starts us off. Just beginning with a summary of the press release above. He says there has been a lot of discussion on the curriculum lately, with an "overwhelming message that this curriculum is not fit for students."
He says it is poorly structured, full of random facts, and isn't appropriate for some age groups. Also there is a distinct lack of enough Indigenous education. He says it will cause kids to get frustrated with learning, and cause more issues down the road.
Education Minister Adriana LaGrange will be speaking to media about this momentarily. Again this is not being livestreamed, so follow this thread for all of the details. 660citynews.com/2021/04/14/cbe…#ableg#yyc
This is now underway. LaGrange starting with just the general details on the announcement included above.
She makes it clear that this is not a move directed by @CMOH_Alberta, but this reflects an intention to have a regional approach to schooling during the pandemic.
BREAKING: Calgary's public and Catholic school boards have announced they will be sending grade 7-12 students back home for online classes starting on Monday. #yyc#ableg
Release here from the province.
According to the province's COVID-19 database, 77 schools in Calgary have between 5 and more than 10 cases right now. An additional 62 are on alert (2-4 cases)
BREAKING: Here's the latest on what we know so far about the Calgary Event Centre project being paused due to budget issues. #yyc#yyccc660citynews.com/2021/04/14/cal…
More here from @EricFrancis. We're also trying to get in touch with some councillors about this.