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How to protect yourself and others from infection as COVID-19 cases increase

How to protect yourself and others from infection as COVID-19 cases increase

COVID-19 is now impacting the lives of Canadians on many levels and people across the country are seeking answers to numerous important questions they have about the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19 Explainer: Experts say separating home office from living areas is important

COVID-19 Explainer: Experts say separating home office from living areas is important

Canadians have been scrambling to set up temporary home offices for weeks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts in interior design want to remind them to keep those work spaces separate from living areas.
Fading Print? Some publications facing challenges in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

Fading Print? Some publications facing challenges in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

With his newspaper facing an uncertain future, Toronto-based publisher Dave Bidini is determined to get the next issue of the West End Phoenix out to subscribers by the Easter long weekend.
Charities face growing need in pandemic without volunteers

Charities face growing need in pandemic without volunteers

For more than a week, Elaine Peoples, who cooked for a now-shuttered day care centre , has been out of work. At 68, she's also at a higher risk for catching the new coronavirus.
Review: Pearl Jam come roaring back with superb new album

Review: Pearl Jam come roaring back with superb new album

Pearl Jam, “Gigaton” (Monkeywrench/Republic Records) Trust Pearl Jam to still surprise us in 2020. The Seattle rock gods have made an album we didn't know we needed.
Rosie O’Donnell's streaming Broadway show raises $600K

Rosie O’Donnell's streaming Broadway show raises $600K

From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to cancelling events, here’s a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to the spread of the coronavirus, which most people recover from but can cause severe illness
Fitness enthusiasts think outside the gym during coronavirus

Fitness enthusiasts think outside the gym during coronavirus

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Steve LaTart in Minnesota is thinking of installing a space heater in his basement to recreate the atmosphere of his hot yoga classes now that his gym has closed due to coronavirus fears.
Loss of smell, taste, might signal pandemic virus infection

Loss of smell, taste, might signal pandemic virus infection

NEW YORK — A loss of smell or taste might be an early sign of infection with the pandemic virus, say medical experts who cite reports from several countries. It might even serve as a useful screening tool, they say.
Review: 'Untold Story' dives backstage at 'The Office'

Review: 'Untold Story' dives backstage at 'The Office'

“The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: An Oral History,” Dutton, by Andy Greene The show started as practically a shot-for-shot remake of the British version of “The Office” that aired in the United Kingdom and starred Ric
Malaria drugs' promise for coronavirus spurs hope, shortages

Malaria drugs' promise for coronavirus spurs hope, shortages

Excitement about treating the new coronavirus with malaria drugs is raising hopes, including with President Donald Trump.
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