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The Manitoba Museum is bringing in a social augmented reality experience this summer called Critical Distance. Here’s what it entails:

With traditional holiday events cancelled this year, a Vancouver Island senior is bringing some socially distanced Christmas cheer to his community. Kylie Stanton has more on the porch Santa and the personal health battle he’s facing.

Global News has obtained new video alleged to show a large gathering at a Winnipeg fire hall, contrary to social distancing and other public health orders. Global’s Malika Karim explains.

With temperatures expected to rise over the May long weekend, Manitoba public health officials are reminding everyone to keep socially distancing, Global’s Amber McGuckin reports.

From swimming lessons to hockey practice, social distancing has meant the end of many extracurricular activities. But in some cases the show has gone on — just in a new way. Laurel Gregory has more on how one Canadian has used her passion for music and children to bring families together.

Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health announced on Friday that provincial and municipal parks can re-open, including sports fields and school grounds and trails. He also announced the re-opening of community gardens and asked Nova Scotians to continue observing social distancing rules and not to drive to parks and trails outside...

Montreal’s borough of LaSalle and the City of Pointe-Claire are making sure that people can enjoy the popular outdoor hot spots along the water while still keeping two meters apart. Global’s Felicia Parrillo has more.

While the pandemic is keeping many distanced from friends and family, there are some for whom social isolation was a reality long before COVID-19. Connor O’Donovan spoke to an LGBTQ2 seniors advocate about the threat isolation poses to an already vulnerable community.

Mayor Don Iveson reiterated we’re not in the clear when it comes to the risk of COVID-19 and people must continue to follow social distancing as we move into Phase 2 of the reopening. He also addressed the serious financial challenges the city faces and again said more help is needed from higher levels of...

On Friday the Ontario provincial government announced that it would be introducing “social circles” which would allow for gatherings of five to ten people, including those in the same household, without physical distancing.

B.C.’s live music scene is making a slow return after COVID-19 restrictions closed venues and silenced many bands. Now the Massey Theatre is preparing to host a live “socially distanced” concert series. Kristen Robinson reports.

“I had another test this morning and I’m clear,” Biden told reporters before departing for a campaign stop in Erie, Pennsylvania. “I think it’s important the president makes sure two things. One, that he is clear,” Biden said, urging an update on the President’s own testing before expressing hope that President Trump would tell his...

Langley mom Tanya Reid wants to make sure Halloween isn’t cancelled this year so she’s making an effort to spread the word on how we can safely enjoy a favourite holiday.

A socially distanced climate justice rally was organized by youth from Climate Strike Halifax on Friday. The group ensured public health protocols were in place as they rallied to bring awareness to the impacts of climate change and racial equity in Nova Scotia. Alexa Maclean has the story.

Louis Riel School Division student Casera Viveiros and her mom Karen Vivereiros reacto to news Monday the division is updating its back-to-school plans with the goal of ensuring social distancing for its students.

Ipsos polling exclusively for Global News shows 88 per cent of Canadians say they will either change or cancel their plans for celebrating the holidays, that’s up 5 points from last month. Of those, 54 per cent say they will reduce their contacts or account for social distancing. But 11 per cent say they’re going...

People gathered in Montreal on Wednesday for a Remembrance Day ceremony, which was socially-distanced due to the COVID-10 pandemic, to honour veterans and those who died. The “Last Post” was played before wreaths were laid at the cenotaph.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry answers a reporter’s question Thursday surrounding the new team sports public health order and why it only pertains to adults and not young people. Dr. Henry says the transmission risk is higher with adults because of the socializing afterwards, and it’s still important to be physically active and maintain...

One day after a massive socially distanced display of solidarity for a teen bullying victim, the Mission school district is reviewing its protocols as RCMP investigate a separate alleged incident of student bullying. Catherine Urquhart reports, and a warning, the images in this story are disturbing.

After Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced he was tested positive for COVID-19, the Brazilian Press Association announced Wednesday its intention to sue the president for putting reporters at risk of contracting the coronavirus during the briefing. On Tuesday, Bolsonaro spoke with reporters about his positive test but although he wore a mask, he did not...