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COVID-19: Here are 7 productive ways to cope with social isolation

COVID-19: Here are 7 productive ways to cope with social isolation

Drawing pictures for seniors, donating blood or delivering groceries are some of the ways you can give back to the community and keep busy
Retirees, savers should stick to financial plan despite market fall due to COVID-19, experts say

Retirees, savers should stick to financial plan despite market fall due to COVID-19, experts say

While many Canadians may be panicking as they watch their retirement funds drop, financial experts say it's important to stay the course
They're mad as a March hare ... and not social distancing!

They're mad as a March hare ... and not social distancing!

Cottontail rabbits are carrying on their spring rituals, oblivious to the COVID-19 pandemic
LIVE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - House to resume Tuesday to pass emergency COVID-19 legislation

LIVE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - House to resume Tuesday to pass emergency COVID-19 legislation

The Prime Minister thanked the nation's children who have had to cancel playdates and sleepovers and wash their hands 'a lot'
Ontario reporting 47 new COVID-19 cases, but few details on cases so far

Ontario reporting 47 new COVID-19 cases, but few details on cases so far

The province has provided a few details on seven of the cases, but the other 40 have no identifying information such as age, gender, and applicable health unit
Hugs and tummy rubs continue unabated during shelter closure

Hugs and tummy rubs continue unabated during shelter closure

"Donations of food, toys and anything else will be greatly appreciated as soon as the centre opens again," shelter employee says.
BEYOND LOCAL: Here's why apocalyptic fiction helps us deal with the anxiety of the coronavirus pandemic

BEYOND LOCAL: Here's why apocalyptic fiction helps us deal with the anxiety of the coronavirus pandemic

Dystopic science fiction provides a reference points for our anxieties during a time of global change, PhD Candidate says
The honour system versus enforcement during COVID-19

The honour system versus enforcement during COVID-19

Violating Canada's Quarantine Act can end costing a person up to $1 million in fines and three years in jail.
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CANADA: Coronavirus unveils the perils of our ‘just enough, just in time’ food system

CANADA: Coronavirus unveils the perils of our ‘just enough, just in time’ food system

Director of the Arrell Food Institute Evan Fraser says now is the time to learn a bit about the fragility of the modern world