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COVID-19 is a disease caused by the coronavirus that was recently discovered and named. People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the disease through these ways: when the sick person coughs or sneezes when you shake hands with the sick person when you touch your face (mouth, nose, eyes, etc.) right after touching something that has the virus on …
The City of Calgary has recently announced changes to the collection schedules for blue, black and green carts. Normally in April, the collection of the green cart (for composting) would be switched to a weekly basis instead of bi-weekly. But during the COVID-19 crisis, City of Calgary is trying to reduce the worker’s interaction with the public and with various …
The Government of Alberta has a webpage for COVID-19 resources in multiple languages. The webpage is updated frequently with documents of resources not only from the Government of Alberta, but also the Government of Canada. An example of the languages these documents are translated to are: Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, French, Punjabi, Somali, Spanish, Tigrinya and Vietnamese. The languages …
The City of Calgary has a webpage full of at-home activities to keep children and families connected, engaged, and active, especially during this time where staying at home is encouraged. Examples of these activities are: Nature Inspired Photography & Art – this activity allows children and families to take in the beauty of their surroundings and take time to enjoy …
The Calgary Arts Development Short-Term Artist Relief Fund Program is a temporary one-time program to help address some of the immediate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on artists in Calgary. “This fund is intended to support artists and freelance cultural workers who have lost income or incurred unrecoverable expenses, related to their artistic work, due to event cancellations or travel …
If you have any questions about: Matters with an urgent deadline, e.g. Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) notification, Removal Order (Departure, Exclusion, Deportation) Scheduled immigration hearings, e.g. Refugee Protection Division, Refugee Appeal Division, Immigration Appeal Division, Federal Court Inside-Canada refugee claim Refused sponsorship Humanitarian & Compassionate Application made and refused Letter from Canada Border Services Agency with an appointment time You …
When a newcomer comes to Canada, often times the first document they will apply for is a Social Insurance Number (SIN). Prior to the COVID-19 crisis, newcomers would need to go to a Service Canada Office to apply for this card, but the application is now available online. A SIN number allows newcomers to work in Canada or to have …
The COVID-19 pandemic is a situation that can be unsettling and can cause a sense of loss of control. It is normal for people and communities to feel sad, stressed, confused, scared or worried. Some common feelings may include: Fear of becoming ill or infected with COVID-19, or infecting others A sense of being socially excluded or judged by others …
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) supports Canadians by providing a payment of $2,000 for a 4 week period (equivalent to $500 a week) for up to 16 weeks for those who are eligible. Applications for the CERB will begin the week of Monday, April 6, 2020. There are two ways to apply: Online with CRA My Account Over the phone with …
Health Canada is working with disinfectant manufacturers and industry associations to better inform Canadians of the products available for use to help against the spread of infections during the COVID-19 outbreak. They have put together a list of disinfectants that meet Health Canada’s requirements. Coronaviruses are enveloped viruses. This means they are one of the easiest types of viruses to …
