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COVID-19: Reading Harry Potter in a new light during the coronavirus pandemic

COVID-19: Reading Harry Potter in a new light during the coronavirus pandemic

Harry Potter’s adventures take on a new significance during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic
COVID-19: The pandemic has been a test of faith for believers

COVID-19: The pandemic has been a test of faith for believers

This fall, a coalition of Christian research organizations surveyed 1,269 churches and ministries and found 80 per cent were offering online services
CANADA: Eating disorders in athletes on the rise amid COVID-19

CANADA: Eating disorders in athletes on the rise amid COVID-19

Studies have shown that feelings of helplessness and fear of loss of control are often at the centre of disordered eating, which sheds light on why, with COVID-19 wiping out any sense of certainty in 2020, unhealthy eating is on the rise among Canadian athletes.
CANADA: Advocates say inmates should get speedy access to COVID-19 vaccine

CANADA: Advocates say inmates should get speedy access to COVID-19 vaccine

The Correctional Service of Canada said that, as of Monday, there were a total of 201 active COVID-19 cases in federal prisons
COVID-19: Ontario to receive 53,000 Moderna vaccine doses by end of December

COVID-19: Ontario to receive 53,000 Moderna vaccine doses by end of December

A spokeswoman for Ontario's health minister says the province expects to receive the doses next week and they will first be taken to long-term care homes
CANADA: Churches look for ways to evoke a true Christmas mass in COVID-19 pandemic

CANADA: Churches look for ways to evoke a true Christmas mass in COVID-19 pandemic

Some of the most powerful elements of Christmas mass just aren’t the same outside the church
COVID-19: Cineplex sells Toronto head office, aims to pay debt amid pandemic challenges

COVID-19: Cineplex sells Toronto head office, aims to pay debt amid pandemic challenges

Chief executive Ellis Jacob says he has high hopes for next year's movie slate, predicting that there will be pent-up demand for social activities after the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine
CANADA: COVID-19 fears spark increased interest in home births, midwives say

CANADA: COVID-19 fears spark increased interest in home births, midwives say

A recent survey and reports from midwifery practices indicate that a pronounced uptick in women interested in home births began as the pandemic took hold in the spring
CANADA: Many Canadians who contracted COVID-19 worried about dying, poll says

CANADA: Many Canadians who contracted COVID-19 worried about dying, poll says

The poll also found that nearly one-quarter of those who contracted the illness said they had known someone who died from it
CANADA: Moderna establishing Canadian division amid COVID-19 vaccine rollout

CANADA: Moderna establishing Canadian division amid COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Health Canada is in the final stage of its review of Moderna's vaccine, looking to ensure the manufacturing facility and process meet expected standards