COVID–19
Public Health Agency of Canada now recommends three-layer masks
November 22, 2020Written by: Sara Wong, Peak Associate During a press conference on November 3, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam updated recommendations surrounding the wearing of non-medical masks and recommended that the public use three-layer masks. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), two of these masks’ layers should be a tightly-woven material (like cotton) and the extra layer should act as a filter, using a “non-woven polypropylene fabric.” If you have a mask with a pocket, you can insert a removable filter into it and that can serve as the third layer. The PHAC recommends craft…
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Top Ten ways to help lockdown go by quicker
November 18, 2020By: Juztin Bello, Copy Editor Hit up your ex Since dating your ex ended up being a waste of time despite your initial thoughts, inserting yourself back into their life during lockdown truly lives up to the “unprecedented times” we’re…
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Plot-heavy porn soars in popularity as the pandemic leaves population lonely
November 18, 2020By: Sarah Russo, SFU Student VANCOUVER, BC — A wholly baseless study done by two horny dudes on Reddit revealed that their equally horny online friends recently started searching for porn with painfully lengthy intros “just to feel something” this…
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MAGPIE Research Group discuss research on COVID-19 data and models
November 18, 2020Written by: Karissa Ketter, News Writer Dr. Caroline Colijn, Dr. Jessica Stockdale, and Dr. Paul Tupper from the MAGPIE Research Group featured as the guest speakers for the November 5, 2020 Cafe Scientifique hosted on Zoom. Dr. Colijn, Dr. Stockdale,…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: November 16–22
November 16, 2020By: Meera Eragoda, Arts & Culture Editor Vancouver Podcast Festival | November 18–22 | Online | Free to $5 Presented by DOXA (Vancouver’s documentary festival) and co-sponsored by SFU Woodwards, the Vancouver Podcast Festival is back with virtual content. The festival,…
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COVID-19 family confessionals
November 15, 2020By: Turkish Delight and Oogly Boogly By Turkish Delight This is the tale of an eccentric mind experiencing the effects of the pandemic. It all started a couple months ago when my Dad started watching a Turkish television drama. Keep…
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TransLink announces pilot copper-based initiative to combat COVID-19
November 12, 2020Written by: Michelle Young, News Editor On November 10, TransLink announced a new pilot-program that aims to slow the spread of COVID-19. The initiative will use copper-based materials — which contain antimicrobial properties and are self-disinfecting — on high-touch areas…
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SFU announces new restrictions following updated BC health orders
November 11, 2020Written by: Michelle Young, News Editor With the new health orders announced for BC on November 7, SFU has followed regulations by updating their campus guidelines. Vice-President, Academic and Provost pro tem Jonathan Driver stated in an email that moving…
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All social gatherings and indoor group activities banned in BC
November 7, 2020Written by: Marco Ovies, Editor-in-Chief In response to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced new restrictions for the next two weeks. The orders will be put into effect starting Saturday, November 7 at…
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Guidelines on having a safe Halloween encourages trick-or-treating in small groups
October 26, 2020Written by: Karissa Ketter, News Writer The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has released safety guidelines for a low-risk and fun Halloween this year. To prevent the risk of further COVID-19 outbreaks in the community, they recommend that no…
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