Weekly News Recap: July 9, 2021

Weekly News Recap: July 9, 2021

Mary Simon looks towards Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he announces her appointment as the next governor general at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)

Many people lose the small joys in the hope for the big happiness. -- Pearl S. Buck

SOME GOOD NEWS

  • Sask. couple takes dog on 'epic adventure' before she loses her sight (CBC) SASKATCHEWAN STORY #ThisIsSoBeautiful "Fast forward to this year, and a similar situation was happening with the dog's other eye — this time leaving her with less than 20 per cent vision. But before having that one removed, Kroeker and his wife decided to make the most out of Kipper's remaining sight and planned a road trip. 'We thought, You know what? She's still got 20 per cent [vision]. She can still see some stuff, so let's take her on an epic adventure', Kroeker said."

  • 6 young Canadians share how they celebrated graduation after another pandemic school year (CBC) CANADIAN STORY Congrats to all grads. Your achievements are all the more amazing because of how we have to celebrate them. "Another graduation season has come and gone. But with the COVID-19 pandemic still a fact of life, walking across a stage surrounded by peers was not a viable option for many Canadian students. Young people across the country made it work, celebrating the big day with family and friends safely, responsibly — and creatively. CBC News spoke with six recent high school and university graduates who marked their milestone with a unique twist."

  • The Wimbledon Crowd Gave A Standing Ovation For A Woman Who Helped Develop A COVID Vaccine (Buzzfeed) #IDareYouToNotCry "[...] the announcer only made it partially through the list before the crowd reacted. 'Today [the special guests] include leaders who have developed the anti-COVID vaccines,' said the announcer, as the camera zoomed in on Dame Sarah Gilbert, a professor of vaccinology at the University of Oxford who led the team that developed the AstraZeneca vaccine."

  • At 108 years old, Cape Cod woman starts fund-raiser to allow her to keep living at home (Boston Globe) I love this woman and...I made a gift. "Although Bernstein was born before World War I, at a time when the telephone was considered high technology, she has settled on a 21st-century path toward her goal: a GoFundMe account to help pay for home care. 'I saw it was being done for someone whose child was very sick,' recalled Bernstein, a longtime civic activist. 'So I said, I’m not going to go to a nursing home. I’m remaining here.' As of late Friday afternoon, the fund had raised $72,000 over two months, with more than 1,000 donations ranging from $10 to $1,000."

  • Video: Gwen Goldman Reacts to Fulfilling 60-Year-Old Dream of Being Yankees Bat Girl (Bleacher Report) Nice move Yankees. #BetterLateThanNever "In 1961, 10-year-old Gwen Goldman wrote the New York Yankees, hoping to be the team's bat girl. Her request was denied. On Monday, 60 years later, the Yankees granted her wish as a part of HOPE (Helping Others Persevere & Excel) week.

  • All California Public School Students Now Have Access to Free Breakfast and Lunch, No Questions Asked (NBC) Just like access to public bathrooms, a hot lunch for kids should be a human right. "Those who support the program say language barriers and immigration status may have prevented children who were already eligible to receive free meals from enrolling. With free food available to every child, the stigma of receiving free meals goes away."

TOP TEN STORIES OF THE WEEK

  1. Inuk leader Mary Simon named Canada's 1st Indigenous governor general (CBC) CANADIAN STORY #Boom! What took us so long? So great. Congrats to all. "Inuk leader and former ambassador Mary Simon has been chosen as the next governor general — the first Indigenous person ever to be appointed to the role. 'I can confidently say that my appointment is a historic and inspirational moment for Canada and an important step forward on the long path towards reconciliation,' said [Simon.]"

  2. 'She could find good in everything': Philanthropist Barbara McInnes dies at 77 (CBC) OTTAWA STORY Condolences to her family and friends. We will not see her like again. RIP Barbara McInnes. "One of Ottawa's most respected philanthropists is being remembered for her lifetime of community service. Barbara McInnes, the long-time president of the Ottawa Community Foundation and a member of the Order of Canada, died Thursday at the age of 77. McInnes had battled colon cancer for several months, and died with her family by her side. 'Her entire life was never about herself. It was about helping others,' said her daughter, Leah McInnes-Eustace."

  3. Ryerson University losing donors as debate over namesake’s residential school legacy rages (Daily Advent) TORONTO STORY "Ryerson University says it has lost donors over the ongoing debate surrounding its connection to one of the architects of Canada’s residential school system."

  4. National Ballet of Canada names Toronto-born dancer Hope Muir as artistic director (CBC) CANADIAN STORY Congrats! "Hope Muir is the new artistic director of the National Ballet of Canada. The Toronto-born ballet dancer, teacher and director will succeed Karen Kain, who held the position for 16 years before stepping down last month."

  5. Pitching in: Couple taking reconciliation to heart with donation for health centre (Globe and Mail) CANADIAN STORY We can all find our way here. #LoveThis "Barry Green and his wife Laurie felt a sense of patriotism when they helped bring a refugee family from Syria to Canada in 2015. But that feeling didn’t last long when the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its report later that year on the history of residential schools in Canada."

  6. Catholic Church dedicated nearly $300M for buildings since promising residential school survivors $25M in 2005 (CBC) CANADIAN STORY #Shame "Catholic officials said in 2015 they could only fundraise a total of $3.9 million for residential school survivors, but efforts for Catholic cathedrals and other buildings across Canada reached nearly $300 million since November 2005, according to data gathered by CBC News. The actual number may be higher. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops declined a CBC News request this week to ask its member bishops for the information. The figure of $292 million resulted from searches of individual dioceses' websites and other public sources."

  7. Trudeau signs agreement returning child welfare responsibilities to Cowessess First Nation (CBC) SASKATCHEWAN STORY More please. "Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has signed a landmark agreement that will see Canada return child welfare responsibilities to Cowessess First Nation, which he described as a critical step in reducing the number of Indigenous children in the foster care system."

  8. Shoppers Drug Mart Donates $500K To Canadian Mental Health Association (909 The Bend) CANADIAN STORY Thank you Shoppers. "The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is getting some much-needed funding thanks to a donation from Shoppers Drug Mart. The company has donated $500,000 to the national organization to help further services directly connected to improving mental health and wellbeing."

  9. Alberta now home to 3,000 tech companies; new report shows an industry hitting its stride (Calgary Herald) ALBERTA STORY I would not have believed it possible but I am so happy it is. "The report — conducted by Alberta Enterprise Corp. in partnership with PwC — also shows that Alberta’s tech sector, once made up largely of early-stage startups, is showing signs of maturity. According to the report, almost 40 per cent of tech companies in the province now have annual revenues of more than $1 million, a 66 per cent increase since 2018. Over the past two years, the number of tech companies with 25 or more employees has increased by 12 percentage points to 25 per cent."

  10. Arkansas governor questions using private donation for National Guard deployments (KY3) #WrongAnyWayYouLookAtIt "A Republican governor sending troops to the U.S.-Mexico border is speaking out against the idea of paying for such a deployment using a private donation. Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson made the comments this weekend in an interview with CNN. The comments come after Gov. Noem’s announcement last week saying she’s sending 50 South Dakota national guard members to deal with unauthorized crossings at the border. A foundation backed by a Tennessee billionaire donated $1 million to pay for that deployment. Governor Hutchinson is sending up to 40 Arkansas guard members to the border but says he would not accept a private donation to pay for it."

SEVEN LIFE AND CAREER HACKS

  1. The Internet Is Rotting (The Atlantic) I could not agree more but...it can be saved.

  2. A Sixty-Something Runner’s Advice to Younger Runners (Runner's Life) I definitely want to run into my sixties. Consistency, form, and running happy appear to be key.

  3. The Emotionally Strongest People Have 7 Things in Common (On The Couch) Are your feelings a guide or...a beacon? And...how well can you handle distress?

  4. 15 Stylistic Devices Every Writer Must Know (Better Marketing) Oh, these are good.

  5. The Most Important 3 Words to Ask Yourself (Personal Growth) I love John Weiss #To #What #End.

  6. We’ve Got It All Wrong. We Need 5-Hour Work Days. (Index) Bingo! That is all we really have. Use it wisely.

  7. Wet Bulb temperature is the scariest part of climate change you’ve never heard of (The Infinite Universe) Forget how hot it is. How hot is it with what humidity? A high wet bulb temperature (and we have been getting close) in a highly populated area, would kill 1000s.

TOP THREE GIFTS OF THE WEEK

  1. Sisters of Providence gift $5M to the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area (The Kingstonist) KINGSTON STORY #SoGreat "The Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul will be making a $5 Million transformational gift to help the Kingston community respond to some of the greatest needs among the youngest and oldest citizens — to build resiliency in children and to reduce loneliness and isolation among seniors."

  2. Surry native makes donation to GLOW Academy (Mount Airy News) #Moms "Ken Lowe, a founding donor to the Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington, GLOW Academy, recently announced he would be donating $1 million to the school to name a wing after his 92-year-old mother, Barbara Love Lowe."

  3. Knight donation funds Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact expansion (Daily Emerald) #DoubleBoom! #Nike "Penny and Phil Knight donated $500 million to expand The Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, the University of Oregon announced today. The money will increase bioengineering and applied scientific research opportunities for UO students and faculty. Today’s donation is the second $500 million that the Knights have given for the development of the Knight Campus — the first of which was announced in 2016. It completes the $1 billion planned for funding the initiative."

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