I was recently interviewed by the Toronto Star on this project and why we began to collect stories related to the pandemic almost as soon as it was declared. I directed the reporter to this exhibit and realized that it had been some time since we had added anything new here. We are quickly approachingContinue reading “COVID-19: The Second Anniversary”
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Jill’s mid-October Reflections
It’s been a while since writing an entry for our Covid blog. I look back and can’t fathom where the time has gone. Ten months. How did whatever this is become the new normal? My family made it through the first round of online schooling; we made it through the summer – contending with packedContinue reading “Jill’s mid-October Reflections”
Reflections from almost five months on…
By Lisa Terech, Community Engagement It’s been almost five month since Friday March 13, the day the OM made the decision to cancel March Break programs and, “out of an abundance of caution,” close the Museum to visitors. Little did we know that the Provincial State of Emergency which came into effect shortly afterwards wouldContinue reading “Reflections from almost five months on…”
Signs of the Time
Photographed by Melissa Cole, Curator Photographed on Friday, July 3, 2020, the day the beach reopened to the public.
Historical Comparisons
By Jennifer Weymark, Archivist Last night was a hard one in our home. Our eldest had been struggling with missing her friends, tired of only seeing them through a screen, and she finally broke down in tears as she struggled with the emotional toil of the stay at home guidelines. Through her tears, she wasContinue reading “Historical Comparisons”
Signs of the Time
Photographed by Jennifer Weymark
COVID-19 and Material Culture
By Melissa Cole, Curator Social distancing, trying to slow the spread of COVID-19. This shift has meant more time is spent online, reading the news, connecting with friends, family, and, for many of us, working. I have noticed this effect of being plugged in more than usual, slight head aches and just all-around digital drain.Continue reading “COVID-19 and Material Culture”
Adjusting to The ‘New Normal’
By Lisa Terech, Community Engagement It amazes me how quickly I have settled into my new routine of working from home. I am so grateful to be able to continue working from home; my little corner ‘office’ is becoming more and more comfortable with every passing day. Meanwhile, the Oshawa Museum’s digital presence continues onContinue reading “Adjusting to The ‘New Normal’”
Archiving Trauma
By Jennifer Weymark, Archivist Trauma- a deeply distressing or disturbing experience COVID-19 is a traumatic experience that is affecting the world. For many here in Ontario, I suspect it was the decision by the provincial government to close all public school for two additional weeks after March Break that saw many of us starting toContinue reading “Archiving Trauma”
Jill’s COVID Diary – April 8, 2020
I remember at the start of February lamenting that it would be my last Monday working from home. Knowing that the upcoming weeks were going to be extremely busy, I relished in the quiet of getting Museum work done in the comfort of my home. Now, let’s fast-forward two months. What are some of theContinue reading “Jill’s COVID Diary – April 8, 2020”
COVID-19 in Oshawa 