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‘There’s no way I’m going back’: Why some Canadians are cancelling their gym membershipsIn order for gyms to retain their customers they will need to be creative in what options they offer members, as many may not want to return yet, experts say.LifestyleJul 22, 2020
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Indigenous people need more support to weather 2nd wave of COVID-19: expertsWhile Canada continues to reopen, experts are concerned that the needs of Indigenous communities are being neglected when it comes to combating the coronavirus pandemic.LifestyleJul 21, 2020
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Divorces have increased during the coronavirus pandemic and lawyers are expecting moreHowever, experts say divorces aren't a priority for courts right now, causing major backlog.LifestyleJul 19, 2020
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‘Maskne’: How to prevent acne and other skin problems caused by face masksIt's crucial to wear a mask in public to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and common skin issues caused by wearing one can be overcome, dermatologists say.LifestyleJul 18, 2020
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Coronavirus took their lives. Here’s how their families will remember them“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die" — Thomas Campbell.CanadaJul 18, 2020
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U.S.-Canada border crossings are increasing. Here’s what needs to happen to keep COVID-19 outLand crossings over the Canada-U.S. border have climbed in recent weeks. More can be done to prevent further coronavirus cases from being imported into Canada, experts say.LifestyleJul 15, 2020
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Restaurants may be reopening, but that doesn’t make indoor dining safe: expertsMost of Canada is allowing patrons to enjoy meals inside of restaurants. But indoor environments pose a much greater risk compared to a patio meal, experts say.LifestyleJul 13, 2020
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Black in small-town Canada: From racism to building inclusive communitiesFrom dealing with microaggressions to addressing stereotypes, small-town living can be isolating when you're Black.LifestyleJul 5, 2020
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Loblaws employees say stores are handling COVID-19 unsafely, putting them at riskA Loblaws front-line worker says she and other co-workers became infected with the novel coronavirus while working at the store and that she wasn't supported by management.LifestyleJul 2, 2020
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How nice are Canadians, really? Reckoning with racism, police use of force tests long-standing myths'Canadian niceness you can really equate with Canadian whiteness, and you can really equate that with Canadian Britishness.'CanadaJun 28, 2020
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With new coronavirus cases daily, experts worry parts of Ontario are reopening too fastToronto and Peel Region, known coronavirus hotspots in Ontario, will see restaurants, hair salons and outdoor public pools reopen. But some experts are concerned.LifestyleJun 23, 2020
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When nature calls: How safe are public washrooms in the coronavirus pandemic?Public washrooms have reopened as Canadians flock to spaces like parks. Here's how to use them safely, according to experts.LifestyleJun 22, 2020
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Intergenerational trauma is ‘pain’ passed down generations, hurting Black people’s healthMental health resources need to be more accessible and available for Black people to address concerns like intergenerational trauma, experts told Global News.LifestyleJun 22, 2020
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Pandemic papas: How these new dads are embracing fatherhood in 2020Global News spoke to men who are becoming fathers about what they plan to teach their children about this year, and what kind of parent they want to be.LifestyleJun 21, 2020
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Canada’s queer rights movement exists because of Black people — but that history is often ignoredToronto Pride has a long history of excluding Black Queer people. It's time for Pride to be reimagined in the city, experts told Global News.LifestyleJun 20, 2020
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More young people in Ontario are getting COVID-19. Why is this happening?There has been an increase in cases in individuals under 30 in densely populated regions in Ontario compared to older people, where cases have decreased.LifestyleJun 17, 2020
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Is it safe to go on vacation this summer? Experts break down travel optionsSeveral Canadian airlines have released updated summer schedules, but road trips may be more appealing during the coronavirus pandemic, experts say.LifestyleJun 16, 2020
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Can I fly to another province? Your coronavirus travel questions answeredFrom getting flight refunds to whether you're able to travel between provinces, here's how to approach travel this summer in Canada amid the coronavirus pandemic.LifestyleJun 14, 2020
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‘Sitting back and watching’: Why vulnerable Canadians can’t celebrate the reopeningFor Canadians who are immunocompromised, the country reopening is causing more stress than relief.LifestyleJun 13, 2020
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Daycares are opening across the country, but can they really operate safely?While some experts agree that daycares can operate safely under strict protocols, others worry about the risk of coronavirus infection.LifestyleJun 11, 2020
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‘Cogs in the colonial wheel’: Why racism in Canada’s police force is as old as policingExperts say policing in Canada and in cities like Toronto have a long history of anti-Black racism.LifestyleJun 11, 2020
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‘They’re targeting us’: Why some advocates want to defund Canadian policeDefunding the police means redirecting the budget for Canada's police forces to other services that focus on social supports and mental health, experts say.LifestyleJun 6, 2020
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Some recovered COVID-19 patients say they feel ‘ashamed’ and misunderstood after diagnosis"Immediately their behaviour kind of changes," one recovered COVID-19 patient says of how people treat her after they learn she had the virus.LifestyleJun 6, 2020
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Did you lose a loved one to COVID-19? Global News wants to help remember themWe want to know your favourite memories, the personality quirks you miss so much, how much you loved their smiles or their eyes or their hugs.HealthJun 5, 2020
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Want to support Black people? Stop talking, start listeningThe biggest mistake you can make is to ask Black people to perform the labour of teaching you about what they are experiencing and how you should behave.LifestyleJun 2, 2020
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