School Closures
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Quebec announces a slow reopening of Île-aux-Tourtes bridgeUnder the plan, one lane in each direction is slated to reopen as of May 31 with more lanes added each subsequent Monday.CanadaMay 25
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COVID-19 stress is taking a toll on momsResearchers say there is a spike in anxiety and depression among mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic.FeaturesApr 13
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Snow day: School closures in greater Montreal areaA number of schools in the Montreal region have closed due to inclement weather Tuesday morning.WeatherFeb 16
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Distancing more effective than school closures in reducing COVID-19 deaths: studyResearchers say shutting schools is not as effective as one might expect if other public places do not have proper social distancing measures.HealthFeb 10
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Here’s how parents can get through tough moments with their kids during the pandemicWe can’t prevent emotional storms at home, but we can learn to relate more skillfully to these challenging moments when they arise, says Joanna Cheek of UBC.CommentaryFeb 7
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Parents need to change expectations and drop the guilt: expertsParents have been struggling to homeschool their kids, cook healthy meals and manage their children’s screen time — all while working and trying to maintain their mental health.LifestyleJan 30
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Coronavirus book series paints picture of pandemic through children’s eyes‘Duma says’ illustrates the challenges of being a kid during the time of COVID-19, while also offering hope with creative ways for children to tackle their problems.HealthJan 27
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A survival guide for parents struggling with virtual learningParenting expert Alyson Schafer shares her survival guide for parents juggling virtual learning and working from home amid the pandemic this winter.LifestyleJan 12
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COVID-19 vigilance still critical amid extended remote learning: MLHUThe Middlesex-London Health Unit says students must maintain their COVID-19 vigilance if the region wants to avoid new cases in school-aged children in the coming weeks.EducationJan 7
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Three Lower Mainland schools closed for 2 weeks amid COVID-19 transmissionFraser Health said it has a 'rigorous' contact tracing protocol for a situation where a student or teacher tests positive for COVID-19.HealthNov 14, 2020
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