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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.

Authorities have made it very clear: If Montrealers gather in the city’s big parks, they will be shut down. The Montreal Police are developing new strategies to enforce social distancing and on Saturday, they added a new tool. Dan Spector reports.

Dan Clapson with Eat North joins Global News Calgary with his top picks on places to order food and beverages from while Calgarians practice social distancing.

Avenue Magazine editor-in-chief Kathe Lemon joins Global News Calgary with details on some fun things Calgarians can do while they’re stuck at home and practicing social distancing.

Quebec Premier François Legault said on Sunday that data from Google shows that the guidelines to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic were the most respected in Quebec, out of all 50 U.S. states and all of Canada, adding that he’s proud of this accomplishment because of the lives that have been saved from slowing...

If you or a family member are feeling the strain of social distancing and isolation, a family resource centre in the West Island is just a phone call away and looking to help out the community during this time. Global’s Dan Spector has more.