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WORLD: WHO issues guidelines for lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Is Canada ready?

WORLD: WHO issues guidelines for lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Is Canada ready?

WHO is releasing new guidelines Tuesday for what should be in place before easing restrictions
ONTARIO: Wildlife expected to boom as humans stay home

ONTARIO: Wildlife expected to boom as humans stay home

Experts say that if air quality improves, native plant survival improves, which in turn improves the insect and bird populations
COVID-19: Don't take small social risks during coronavirus pandemic, epidemiologist pleads

COVID-19: Don't take small social risks during coronavirus pandemic, epidemiologist pleads

Even people who are practising social distancing can be exposed to COVID-19 when doing essential activities like getting groceries or exercising outdoors, experts say
ONTARIO: Plan implemented to address COVID-19 in long-term care homes (updated)

ONTARIO: Plan implemented to address COVID-19 in long-term care homes (updated)

Ford says the front lines of the battle against the virus have shifted to seniors homes, with 93 outbreaks at such facilities across Ontario
COVID-19: ‘Dumbbells are now the new toilet paper’

COVID-19: ‘Dumbbells are now the new toilet paper’

COVID-19 leads to demand for fitness equipment
CANADA: Patients ‘losing precious time’ as fertility treatments paused due to coronavirus

CANADA: Patients ‘losing precious time’ as fertility treatments paused due to coronavirus

Delaying fertility treatment can be especially difficult for older patients, given that age is known to impact success
COVID-19: We have many coronavirus questions. Are the answers in our sewers?

COVID-19: We have many coronavirus questions. Are the answers in our sewers?

Scientists say genetic information can be found in our poop
WORLD: Canada-U.S. border restrictions won't be lifted any time soon, says Trudeau

WORLD: Canada-U.S. border restrictions won't be lifted any time soon, says Trudeau

Trudeau says Canada won't even be able to consider even a partial return to normality for several more weeks
Printed flyers seeing a 'notable decline' as pandemic shifts shopping habits

Printed flyers seeing a 'notable decline' as pandemic shifts shopping habits

Some major names have already ditched print for digital and this could be an opportune time for others to follow suit without angering customers, says one expert
COVID-19: University of Guelph to provide housing option for frontline workers

COVID-19: University of Guelph to provide housing option for frontline workers

Frontline workers wanting to physically distance themselves from family at home while working will have option of staying in campus residences