Coronavirus Christmas

• Nearly half of Canadians gathered outside of household over holidays: Ipsos

  “If Santa was giving people naughty or nice ratings, there is about half of us that were prepared to be naughty,” said Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2021
  
• Coronavirus: Ontario hospital staff bracing for COVID-19 surge due to holiday rule-breakers

  “Ontario is facing some punishing demands... There’s not a chance the system can operate in a normal way under those circumstances.”

  Health

  Jan 4, 2021
  
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• Southern Albertans reflect on ‘quiet’ holiday season as many head back to school and work

  "Christmas Eve doesn't start for me until we go to service," Lethbridge resident Freddie Gelleny explained. "So that was probably a real highlight."

  Health

  Jan 4, 2021
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• Dinner with mannequins, virtual Santa: How Canadians are spending COVID Christmas

  Here are some creative ways people across different provinces are bringing holiday joy during the coronavirus pandemic this year.

  Canada

  Dec 25, 2020
• Trudeau urges compassion amid worsening coronavirus cases in Christmas message

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged Canadians to spread compassion and love in the midst of a difficult year and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2020
• Canada could see ‘grotesque’ spike in coronavirus cases after holidays: expert

  Furness said it is "very hard to predict" just how big of a spike Canada could see because we don't know exactly how much mixing is going on.

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2020
• A stocking-full of things you may not have known about Christmas music

  There's no escaping holiday music at this time of year. But how much do you know about it, where it comes from, and how it's being used to manipulate you?

  Entertainment

  Dec 20, 2020
• Coronavirus: Santa Claus deemed ‘essential service’ by Ontario government

  “Santa Claus shall provide services in accordance with the advice, recommendations and instructions of the chief medical officer of health."

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2020
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• Scott Thompson: Why is my dog eating light bulbs off the Christmas tree — and why now?

  Perhaps everything just feels a little less than real during the holidays of the COVID-19 pandemic, Scott Thompson says, and even man's best friend knows something's up.

  Commentary

  Dec 17, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Wear a face mask at holiday gatherings even if it’s ‘awkward,’ WHO says

  Health Canada has issued its own recommendations for the holidays, urging Canadians to follow the advice from their local public health authorities.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2020