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Local Boards Launch Back-To-School Survey

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Local school boards have launched a survey to find out parent’s feelings about the return-to-school in September.

All of the area school boards collaborated to put the questions together.

The survey came together quickly after Premier Doug Ford and Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced students could either be in the classroom or at home when the school year begins next month.

The Return to School Survey has been posted on the website and Facebook pages for each board, and is open until August 17th.

https://www.facebook.com/KPDSB/posts/4105537402850215

https://www.facebook.com/tncdsb/posts/2206623892804223

 

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Some Moms Don’t Want To Send Kids Back To School – Survey

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Despite what education officials say, a survey shows nine percent of Canadian moms aren’t going to send their kids back to school next month.

Field Agent Canada spokesperson Jeff Doucette says some parents are taking a wait and see approach amid the pandemic.

“So we’re seeing a huge uptick in the potential of at-home schooling that is being caused by the apprehension of parents to send their kids back to school until we see that it is safe and it works.”

Doucette says parents have indicated they’ll spend less this year especially on clothes and shoes when some classes such as Physical Education may not happen or will be different.

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City Of Dryden Municipal Services Survey

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The City of Dryden wants to hear from you.

The city has released a survey that residents can fill out so officials can hear about how they are handling municipal services.

Today is the last day to submit what you think as the survey will be available until Sunday July 19th.

The information will go towards the City of Dryden’s Service Delivery and Organizational Review.

The survey can be found HERE

https://www.facebook.com/DrydenCanada/photos/a.382779218840347/1008404926277770/?type=3&theater

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Health Unit Releases COVID-19 Survey Results

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A Northwestern Health Unit COVID-19 survey has resulted in over 800 responses in 11 days from the public.

Officials were trying to collect information on the steps people in our region have taken to protect themselves, what their concerns are, and where they get their information from.

98% of respondents went to the grocery store or drug store one to three times a week or less.

93% have avoided crowds and large gatherings, while 85% have avoided leaving the house for non-essential reasons.

The survey also found 94% of local residents are at least somewhat concerned about their family’s health.

88% think the measures that have been in place are necessary to slow the spread of the coronavirus, while 63% expected the measures to stay in place for at least two more months.

47% of respondents think COVID-19 will have at least a minor impact on their finances or other essential needs.

 

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Local Businesses Asked To Complete COVID-19 Survey

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Businesses and organizations in the Kenora and Rainy River Districts are being asked to share their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A second survey is out and is being used as a benchmark on how things are changing as the crisis drags on.

Sonja Wainio is the Executive Director of the Northwest Training and Adjustment Board.

“We just wanted to hear directly from the employers what the direct level of impacts are to them as businesses. Have they been able to stay open? Are any of them working remotely? Have they had to reduce hours? Or worse scenario; Have they had to layoff staff or close their businesses.”

The survey results are being shared with municipal, provincial and federal governments.

Wainio says they want all three to be aware of exactly what is happening to our local businesses.

The deadline to take part in the survey is May 22nd.

You can visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P2COVID19 to take part.

Meantime, Sonja Wainio is urging the public to shop local as the province begins to reopen.

“Please support those businesses, our small businesses. They are the backbone of our community. So if you can, shop local, order online, do whatever you can. We need those people.”

The provincial government is allowing most retail stores in the region to open on Tuesday if they are reading with strict public health measures in place including physical distancing.

For more information on NTAB services, visit https://www.ntab.on.ca/

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Contact North Survey On Post-Secondary Students

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A new survey suggests that over half of post-secondary students plan to continue with their education, though they need a bit of help in picking their next online course.

Maxim Jean-Louis is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Contact North.

Jean-Louis says a total of 1,555 of their clients or 16.5% completed the survey.

The results include:

-More than half (53%) are planning to register in their next online course in the next three months.
-Close to two-thirds (64%) want Contact North to contact them and provide advice and assistance to choose their next online course(s).
-Close to two-thirds (61) of students are not experiencing challenges in continuing their education as a result of COVID-19.

Jean-Louis says their organization is ready to help students with their course selection as they realize it will eventually lead to jobs.

 

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Health Unit Launches COVID-19 Survey

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Information on COVID-19 and its impact on our area is now being collected by the Northwestern Health Unit.

Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ian Gemmill says the public is being asked to help them by completing an online survey.

“We are gathering information on what steps local residents have taken to protect themselves against the coronavirus. What concerns they have and where they get information from to inform themselves of what’s going on with the pandemic.”

Dr. Gemmill adds “We want to know how well our population is understanding the pandemic as it affects this area. Also to help us know what needs to be done in terms of information.”

He says all input received will be used to determine areas where the Health Unit can provide support.

Dr. Gemmill states it will also help in future communication strategies.

To participate visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3TR9FPJ

 

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One Day Left In COVID-19 Survey

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Statistics Canada is looking for input from all Canadians, on how COVID-19 is affecting your life.

They have launched a survey, that asks about how the pandemic has impacted your physical, social and mental health, your daily routine, as well as your employment situation.

More than 150,000 people of all ages, and from all across the country have completed the questionnaire so far.

To ensure the results accurately represent the population as a whole, they need participation from as many Canadians as possible.

The poll must be completed by April 16th and it takes between five and ten minutes to do.

To participate visit https://www.statcan.gc.ca/

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CAA Says More Public Education Needed

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The Canadian Automobile Association feels more education surrounding cannabis use is needed.

A recent poll by the CAA found 26 per-cent of younger Canadians between the ages of 18 and 34 have driven after using cannabis or have been in a car driven by someone who had recently consumed marijuana.

Over 1,500 Canadians were surveyed in November and December.

The same poll found 86 per-cent understood the importance of having travel arrangements if they are going to be drinking alcohol.

70 per-cent viewed it as less important to do so after consuming cannabis.

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OHRC Announces Dates For Right To Read Public Hearings

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The Ontario Human Rights Commission has announced the dates for public hearings into its Right To Read campaign.

The OHRC says so far over 400 people have responded to their concerns about reading disabilities.

A total of four dates have been set aside for public hearings.

The closest the will come is in Thunder Bay on February 25th, even though the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board is one of eight board’s across the province being looked at.

Each public inquiry will take place from 6 to 9 pm.

There is also a survey being conducted for parents, students and guardians.

There will also be community meetings, but a date has not been set for the one taking place in Kenora.

A link to the survey can be found by clicking HERE

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