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COVID-19: Nearly half of Canadians have tried virtual care amid pandemic

COVID-19: Nearly half of Canadians have tried virtual care amid pandemic

When asked about their willingness to use remote options in the future, younger patients and those who sought medical advice less often appeared more open to the idea
COVID-19: Will summer slow the coronavirus pandemic?

COVID-19: Will summer slow the coronavirus pandemic?

There’s not really any evidence to show that hot weather hurts the virus, according to Dr. Peter Jüni, a professor of epidemiology
COVID-19: Canadians increasingly wearing masks, fear second wave, poll suggests

COVID-19: Canadians increasingly wearing masks, fear second wave, poll suggests

The increased wearing of masks reflects the fact that restrictions on physical distancing are slowly easing across the country, with more Canadians venturing out of their homes and going back to work
ONTARIO: Ford expected to announce reopening plan for child-care centres today

ONTARIO: Ford expected to announce reopening plan for child-care centres today

Ford says the plan will help support parents who are returning to work as Ontario's economy gradually reopens
CANADA: Long-term care facilities are the only option for many. What happens when they fall short?

CANADA: Long-term care facilities are the only option for many. What happens when they fall short?

Experts say families are backed into a corner without a lot of other options
COVID-19: The psychological reason you're craving the outdoors so much during lockdown

COVID-19: The psychological reason you're craving the outdoors so much during lockdown

Nature is a stress reducer, and we are hardwired to have contact with other humans and the outside world
COVID-19: Dividend stocks have stumbled. What does that mean for investors?

COVID-19: Dividend stocks have stumbled. What does that mean for investors?

Typically, when the stock market crashes, the tumble for shares of quality dividend-paying companies is a little less severe. So far, however, that hasn’t been the case through the COVID-19 pandemic
CANADA: COVID-19 shines a spotlight on a food industry in flux

CANADA: COVID-19 shines a spotlight on a food industry in flux

Creemore beef farmer concerned about the future of the industry; 'Our markets are very volatile and we’re always at risk of losing money,' says farmer
COVID-19: Jury duty should be considered an essential service, advocate says

COVID-19: Jury duty should be considered an essential service, advocate says

Advocates worry Canadians might be unwilling to serve on juries due to financial strain
WATCH: Patios, hairdressers, malls to reopen in most regions on Friday, says Ford

WATCH: Patios, hairdressers, malls to reopen in most regions on Friday, says Ford

Social gatherings increased to 10 people as part of stage two and more camping will be allowed