For many Canadians, COVID-19 has made food security a top-of-mind concern.

One of the most visible aspects of the pandemic is the protection we wear — for those who have access to it. A shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has characterized the pandemic and caused many sewers to cast aside their projects to sew mask after mask after mask, among other essential garments.

With the temporary closure of public spaces — such as office buildings, schools, shops, restaurants, and community centres — our daily patterns of mobility have notably changed.

When you hear “museum job,” what do you think of? The guides and hosts you see when you visit? Maybe curators who build collections, or conservators who preserve and take care of precious artifacts? All good answers, and extremely important jobs — but not the ONLY jobs.

The role of science has become more public during the pandemic.

For some of us, knowing that family and friends are safe — and having the ability to self-isolate and work from home — means we have the privilege of experiencing COVID-19 as a source of stress, rather than as a crisis.

It is strange living through something that you know is historically significant.

When it comes to the history of Canada’s industrial textile manufacturing sector, you would hardly expect to find an amazing story of innovation, explosions, and high fashion.

A Carleton history student wrestles with a “green monstrosity” at the Canada Science and Technology Museum and learns about the history of the Canadian textile industry.