Items
Tag is exactly
Quebec
-
2022-04-06Please Wear Your Mask
This is an Instagram post by cathyk88. This user is posting on behalf of everyone that has followed the rules regarding masking these past two years. This user says that while new cases are not being reported by the media, this user is still keeping up with them. They say at the end that it is a personal choice of whether to wear a mask or not, there are a lot of people that cannot afford to get sick. At the end, they conclude that COVID is making a comeback and that people should mask up more. -
2021-03-26Premier François Legault of Quebec has received a Covid-19 Vaccine
He has received his first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine at the Olympic stadium in Montreal. -
2020-04-15Racist Meme
This racist meme, posted on the Facebook page "French Canadian Memes," highlights the prejudice displayed by many Canadians at the beginning of the pandemic -
2021Local Advocates Lobby For Priority
Local advocates lobby for vaccine priority be given to those with high risk developmental disorders, such as Down Syndrome -
2021-01-06Quebec Premier François Legault stated that dire measures were necessary to stop the spread of COVID-19.
In this tweet, Quebec Premier François Legault stated that dire measures were necessary to stop the spread of COVID-19. -
2021-01-06Quebec imposes curfew, tightens lockdown restrictions as coronavirus health crisis deepens
In his first address of the New Year on Wednesday, Quebec Premier François Legault announced a tightening of lockdown measures aimed at bringing the second wave of the novel coronavirus in the province under control. -
2021-02-26Coronavirus: Quebec considering ‘immunization passports’
With coronavirus vaccinations now underway in Quebec, the province’s health minister is floating the idea of a so-called “COVID-19 passport” — digital proof that people have gotten the jab in order to access venues or activities. -
2021-02-13Advocates call on Quebec to prioritize those with developmental disabilities for COVID-19 vaccine
Research suggests people with Down syndrome are more vulnerable to the coronavirus. -
2020-12-06Tweet: Vaccine Safety
"Easiest way to tell if the COVID vaccine is safe, if Trudeau sends the first batch to Alberta and Saskatchewan, run away, to Quebec first it safe." -
2020-09-12Social anti-mask: Anti-mask protest in Montreal draws large crowd, propelled by U.S. conspiracy theories
Pictured is an anti-mask protest in Montreal which drew a large crowd. -
2020-11-22Social anti-mask: Police break up anti-mask dance gathering at Quebec shopping mall, issue fines
One video portrays a dance gathering at a Quebec shopping mall. -
2020-06-06Stress in Long-Term Care
An article from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation about stress and overwork in healthcare workers who have been redeployed into long-term care homes -
2020Coalition Poids - COVID-19
The Québec organization Coalition des Poids is dedicated to creating environments that facilitate healthy life choices. Aware of the potential negative impacts the government lockdown would have on our health, this company produced graphics to inform and help the public maintain their health during the pandemic. The illustrations encourage Canadians to take care of their physical health through proper nourishment, physical activity, and sleep. -
2020How effective is Quebec's contact tracing?
Public health PhD Carl-Etienne Juneau speaks about difficulties of contact tracing in Quebec. -
2020-12-12COVID-19 in Quebec
This is a regional breakdown of COVID-19 cases across Quebec. -
2020-08-08Thousands rally in downtown Montreal to protest Quebec's mandatory mask rules
This article covers Quebec's recent protests this past summer with anti-maskers gathering and chanting "liberté." While some demanded freedom, others openly questioned the government's response to the pandemic. -
2020-11-12Canada's Anti-Mask Movement Demands Liberty
This article shares Canadian opinions on mask policies, including that of anti-maskers and their own right-wing views on freedom. -
2020-09-20Photo of anti-mask protesters
Anti-maskers ought to be remembered, not because their position is valid, but because we need to remember that how some people acted against the interests of the general population. Often, historical narratives of humanitarian crises focus on this idea of "everyone banded together and we all helped everyone survive." But this is way too simple, and there is a sizable part of our society who did not work to help others survive. -
2020-06-08Picture of massive group of protesters in Montreal
This photo shows a large gathering of protesters armed with signs in downtown Montreal. -
2020-04-06Anxieties over COVID-19 and possible PPE shortages prompting some health care workers to draft wills
Discussion with Dr. Michelle Cohen about the dangers of working in the hospitals during COVID and her concerns over PPE shortages. -
2020-03-19Quebec Distillery
Cirka Distilleries began producing hand sanitizer. In this post, they request contacts with companies that provide bottles and aloe. -
2020-11-20Construction in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic
This is an example of the directives provinces put out to help businesses continue to function during the pandemic. -
2020-11-12Quebec's $1.5 billion Plan to Restart Economy
Quebec has been one of the hardest hit provinces during the pandemic. This plan hopes to revitalize the economy by investing in workers, "buy local" initiatives, and research. This will also come with a deficit for next couple of years. -
2020-11-05Canada and the Pandemics
This presentation and interpretation focus on Canada during the Spanish Flu as well as COVID and how similar it is to what we are experiencing in 2020. It shows how different Canada reacted to both pandemics and what we can learn in the future. -
2020-10-14Une Québécoise de 37 ans attrape la COVID-19 une deuxième fois
Translation of title: A 37 year old Quebec woman caught Covid-19 a second time. Continuing trend with healthcare workers in long term care homes being infected, and in this case, twice. -
2020-10-15Halloween in Quebec During Pandemic
Quebec Premier François Legault said, "Halloween happens outside. We know that the outdoors is less risky than indoors." Trick or treating will be allowed this year in Quebec despite multiple "red zones" within the province. Physical distancing will still need to be followed, and no halloween parties will be allowed. -
2020-09-14Les Canadiens moins complotistes que d'autres, selon une étude de l'Université de Sherbrooke
Translation of Title: Canadians are less likely to believe in conspiracy theories according to a study by Université de Sherbrooke. Translation of poster: The WHO lies to us outright Translation of Graph: Adherence Rate to conspiracy theories by country (In order from least to greatest) Belgium, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland, United States, England, Philippines. -
2020-09-02Complotiste Québécoise
Translation of Photo: I know that many are afraid of losing friends, of being judged, but I will not give up. I want to save the freedom and the life of my children - Chantal, Conspiracy Theorist and Anti Masker. Translation of Title: Quebecer(female) Conspiracy Theorist -
2020-05-30MAPP_MTL utilise le video mapping pour redonner de l'espoir dans les rues de Montreal
This story is about an organization called MAPP_MTL, which promotes projection mapping technology, projecting art onto buildings in Montreal with words and images of positivity. The project is called "Les messagers de l'espoir" (The Messengers of Hope). Cette histoire parle d'un organisme qui s'appelle MAPP_MTL, qui encourage la technologie de video mapping. Ils projettent des images et mots positifs sur les murs des immeubles à Montreal. Le projet s'appelle "Les messagers de l'espoir". Canada, Montreal, Quebec, art, technology -
April 10, 2020Emma Ouellet’s 103rd Birthday in Quarantine
Family members of Emma Ouellet gather outside her window to celebrate her 103rd birthday. The post description read “We just came back from wishing my 103 year old belle mere a bonne fête pandemic style in Montreal. It was heart-breaking to not be able to kiss her in person but we blew a huge bouquet of them her way.” -
2020Le Chateau starts work on producing 500,000 hospital gowns in Canada
"MONTREAL — Le Chateau Inc. says it has started the manufacturing of up to 500,000 hospital gowns in partnership with Logistik Unicorp Inc. and its contract with the federal government. The retailer says all the gowns will be made in Canada." Canadian clothing brand Le Chateau, which usually makes prom dresses and suits, has announced they will now make hospital gowns in support of efforts to keep hospitals and clinics sufficiently supplied during the pandemic and resulting supply chain interruptions. -
2020-05-14Mohawk hunter supplies Mother's Day meal of traditional goose meat to Cree patients in Montreal
Mohawk hunters from the community of Kahnawake take up the traditional Cree goose hunting season to provide a taste of home for Covid patients and other Cree individuals unable to leave Montreal due to the outbreak -
05/08/2020Atikamekw Community in Quebec Reeling After COVID-19 Medical Mix Up
A family in Manawan says they received the wrong results about their infant’s test for the novel coronavirus, which caused the family and village community great hardship. #IndigenousStories