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News from Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada, 21 July.

The Cedar Farmers Market in Nanaimo, British Columbia has seen an increase in visitors during the pandemic, with roughly 40% of attendees coming weekly or multiple times a month.

The market has attracted both locals and tourists, with local residents coming more frequently. The pandemic has also led to a change in mindset among shoppers, with a greater focus on the origin and quality of products. The market currently operates at Woodbank Elementary School with over 100 vendors, but there are plans to expand and operate year-round in a different location. A recent study led by a professor at the University of Northern B.C. named the Cedar Farmers Market as the top market in the province.

2. Reuse Rendezvous encourages residents to label their unwanted items as "FREE" and share them with others, promoting a more caring and sustainable community.

The event has gained popularity over the years, with approximately one-third of residents participating by either giving away or obtaining useful items.

While the event is intended to promote reuse, a significant amount of unusable waste is left behind when people fail to collect unclaimed items by the designated deadline.

3. The City of Parksville is implementing water restrictions to conserve water and protect critical infrastructure, such as sports fields and the Arboretum.

The reduced watering schedule and limited hours at the Parksville Community Park and water park are aimed at maintaining sanitary conditions while minimizing water usage.

The City is balancing the need to water certain areas, such as memorial trees and the off-leash dog park, with the goal of conserving water and meeting peak demand.

4. B.C.'s wildfire battle is shifting towards more populated southern areas due to hot and windy weather, while cooler temperatures and rain offer some relief in the north.

Unconfirmed reports suggest that homes have been lost to the out-of-control St. Mary's River fire near Cranbrook in southeast B.C.

Despite the arrival of additional firefighters and equipment, more rain is needed to help end the fire season and address the province's drought-level conditions.

5. High-quality air filters, such as HEPA filters, should be required in buildings, experts say, to improve indoor air quality and protect public health.

Poor indoor air quality in office buildings and schools can lead to health issues, absenteeism, decreased productivity, and strained relationships between employees and employers.

Current building codes and standards in Canada do not prioritize high-efficiency

6. The union and the federal mediator failed to reach an agreement, resulting in ongoing labour disputes at B.C. ports.

The brief strike by workers was deemed illegal due to insufficient notice, leading to their return to work.

The government's reluctance to enact back-to-work legislation has created uncertainty as the dispute continues.

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[evsmarlene]

My Christmas Holiday in Malta

My flatmate Noemi introduced me in an informal community of Christian believers, that it does not have a building, clergy, religious rites or hierarchy, meeting regularly in various locations in Malta. So proud to could have knew so warm people in Christmas Social gathering in Mosta that gave me a nice welcome so it s make me immediately comfortable! Indeed during the day we wear something Christmas and we did a lot of joyful activities: we prayed all together, we shared some finger food or a drink to share, we brought a gift for the gift exchange game and at the end we practice our favourite Christmas songs for a bit of seasonal Karaoke!!!

What a fantastic day of rest! 

I spent my Christmas Holiday in a special way: being part of ’Open Door’’ the worshipping community that seeks to live out the teachings of Jesus Christ, in a lifestyle of sharing through committed relationships. I had a chance to integrate in a new enthusiastic environment bringing to myself new perspectives and vibes to enrich more my experience here in Malta.

Needless to say, i would like to thank my boss for inviting me to spend the Christmas day with his big family and the other volunteers. Was the best choice that i have done cause i really enjoyed my time helping in cooking and speaking with people, so i didn’t miss too much my italian atmosphere.

After all my few months here in Malta, i m so grateful of living this memorable experience that provided me a new feeling each day. Unfortunately, time flies extremely fast, when you are having fun and now we’re ready for receiving New Year, carried with new hopes and dreams ! Nothing will be better for me than fulfilling my assignments here in Malta, take time to digest the experiences and incorporate them into new ways of thinking and clearing goals to achieve with an active role.

[posterseni]

Hari ini! . Masih dalam rangkaian acara Keep the Fire On #3 , Kami mengundang anda untuk datang dalam sharing komunitas bersama @kukomikan & @ketjilbergerak . Rabu 24 Mei 2017 di @survive_garage jl Nitiprayan 99 . dimoderatori oleh @serunaico . #Keepthefireon #Survivegarage #communitysharing #posterseni

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Opinion: Let’s create more human-centered solutions to schooling this fall

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We must rethink school as we knew it. The former school model is unattainable given current circumstances.

While the impetus is to rush into one-size-fits-all solutions, what if we looked beyond the options most districts are offering of full-time/in-person versus full-time/remote learning and invested in alternative approaches that prioritize students’ social, emotional, physical, and academic needs?

Solving for learning during COVID is a group challenge, and opportunity.

Amy Anderson and Michele Morenz

Here are some ways to potentially move forward:

Center around those with the greatest needs. While some students can succeed in a virtual model, others struggle. This includes, but is not limited to, students who have learning or physical disabilities, are experiencing homelessness or poverty or have compromised health conditions, mental health challenges or language needs. Creating learning plans in their best interest requires attention to who they are as learners and what they and their families need at various points along the way. This cannot be done via standardized instructional delivery approaches. Groups of families could be paired with learner advocates who are experts at crafting child-centered plans and want to work in creative ways to maintain relationships and interactions for these students. Perhaps this could include a mix of in-person schooling in small groups, some elements of online learning and support from other learning providers. 

Invest in people and their ideas. Schools serve two primary purposes: educating children and providing child care for working families. Given the complicated nature of this pandemic, it isn’t fair, nor possible, for schools to provide the breadth and depth of learning and care needed at this time. Rethinking the “village��� required to support students is necessary.  Crafting learning networks organized by families, teachers or community providers who team together to share the responsibilities is possible, and already happening. Chat rooms are teeming with parents crafting learning “pods” or hosting small cohorts of learners in their homes to accommodate socialization, childcare and academic support. We appreciate these creative solutions, and we recognize that these approaches can exacerbate systemic inequities.  So, we must engage and invest in ideas generated by people residing in communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 to prioritize solving their challenges collaboratively, and with empathy.

Leverage under-utilized community assets. We need to rely on assets beyond schools this fall. Children could spread out across communities, so as not to overburden school buildings and risk safety precautions, and gather in small groups at recreational centers, libraries or vacant office buildings like the Learning Hubs that are opening in San Francisco this Fall. Districts could supplement remote learning with engaging experiences, utilizing resources like CommunityShare and OutSchool or by partnering with community providers like Craftsman & Apprentice, Art Garage, or Museum of Nature & Science to offer space for learning and relevant programming. What if every family below a particular income threshold received a learning stipend to supplement school-based learning with these types of resources?

Adjust staffing models: The transition to remote learning cannot fall solely on teachers’ plates, nor should we hold on tight to a classroom-oriented model with one teacher for every 30-plus students. What if we thought creatively about our education workforce? How might we re-design instructional and student supports to align the expertise and talents of educators more purposefully around learners? Academic staff could focus on select families to provide individualized support for struggling students. Teaching assistants could maintain adult/learner relationships with weekly check-ins. Teachers could design new ways to instruct students across schools that are better suited for remote learning. Public Impact’s Opportunity Culture initiative offers some interesting models along these lines in response to COVID-19. 

As we anticipate school “opening,” our nation is riddled with more questions than answers. We clearly need a more human-centered response to schooling this fall.

One size fits all will not work. We can’t expect people to continue to hang tight, awaiting decisions. We will lose kids and educators if we don’t wake up and do something different. 

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It isn’t too late to dedicate energy and resources toward inventing safer, better remote-learning solutions. We hope the ideas presented here illustrate that we can’t lose sight of the value we put on humanity as we make decisions during a time where much is politicized.  

As we continue to navigate this pandemic, let’s use this struggle as an opportunity to re-envision the way that the institution of school is but one part of a larger ecosystem that supports our children and nation’s future.

Amy Anderson is Co-Founder and Executive Director at RESCHOOL, a non-profit organization that is designing a more equitable education system in Colorado in partnership with families, educators and communities. Michele Morenz is an Instructional Coach and Intervention Lead at the Downtown Denver Expeditionary School.

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