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Students are taking a gap year because of COVID-19: ‘It won’t be a normal first year’
For some students, the novel coronavirus pandemic has thrown a major wrench in their school and long-term career plans. Continue reading
People with disabilities, autism carry a heavier pandemic burden, advocates say
People with intellectual disabilities and autism are dying of COVID-19 at higher rates than other people in the U.S., and the situation is likely similar in Canada, advocates say. Continue reading
You might be wearing your mask, gloves wrong. How to use PPE properly
Public health officials highly recommend that you wear a mask when you leave the house if you’re not going to be able to practice physical distancing. Continue reading
Kindergarten to Grade 12: What schools could look like in September, by region
Masks? Smaller classes? Days at home? Questions remain about how the average classroom will look in September. Continue reading
How many people can I see at once? Coronavirus social rules by region
The federal government continues to emphasize the need for physical distancing, good hand hygiene and staying home as much as possible. Continue reading
Can I go to another province? The latest coronavirus travel restrictions, by region
For months, most interprovincial travellers have been required to self-isolate. Now, restrictions are slowly lifting. Continue reading
What are ‘cappers’? What parents need to know about the dangerous online predators
‘Cappers’ typically start talking to kids on popular social media platforms like Snapchat or Instagram, but things can escalate quickly, experts say. Continue reading
60% of Indigenous people say mental health is worse due to COVID-19: survey
A high number of Indigenous people reported symptoms consistent with generalized anxiety disorder, according to the data. Continue reading
Can I take a road trip this summer? Here’s which provinces are open to tourists
Travel this summer may be possible, after all. Continue reading
Planes, salons and grocery stores: Companies that require face masks in Canada
It’s well within the rights of a company to refuse a customer if they aren’t wearing a face mask, a business law expert says. Continue reading
Racialized groups in Canada will ‘lose’ in the post-pandemic economy. Experts aren’t surprised
The majority of Canadians (59 per cent) are optimistic all groups will be included equally in the recovery process, but experts say it’s unlikely. Continue reading
Is it safe to stay at hotels? What you need to know about booking a room during COVID-19
The main areas of concern at a hotel are interactions with staff and other guests in common areas, and the way rooms are cleaned. Continue reading
Companies aren’t ‘comfortable’ talking about anti-Black racism. Here’s how to start
Change won’t come from mass emails and one-time anti-racism training, experts say. It has to be more radical than that. Continue reading
Movie theatres are starting to reopen — but are they safe?
Experts worry that stuffing several people into an enclosed space for several hours will lead to the spread of COVID-19. Continue reading
Restaurants are set to reopen, but your meal will come with a side of COVID-19 rules
Masks and gloves for all workers and limited seating are just some of the changes coming to Canada’s restaurant scene amid the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading