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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
Woman who had travelled to Europe Sudbury's third confirmed COVID-19 case

Woman who had travelled to Europe Sudbury's third confirmed COVID-19 case

Medical officer of health says this case a reminder that out-of-country travellers should self-isolate
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
'We don't want to see anyone go hungry': Community Living Algoma delivering food donations to local agencies

'We don't want to see anyone go hungry': Community Living Algoma delivering food donations to local agencies

Businesses with excess food can call Community Living Algoma, which has offered to pick up, distribute donations to local food banks and agencies
Second COVID-19 death confirmed in Barrie, health workers exposed

Second COVID-19 death confirmed in Barrie, health workers exposed

There is now also evidence of community spread
Here's what to do if you are worried you might have COVID-19

Here's what to do if you are worried you might have COVID-19

A step-by-step guide on what to do if you think you may have the virus, and what to expect if you go through the testing process
WORLD: How border closures, travel restrictions could fuel xenophobia amid COVID-19 fears

WORLD: How border closures, travel restrictions could fuel xenophobia amid COVID-19 fears

Canada-U.S. border closure, other travel restrictions undermine our values, expert says
Group Health Centre continues to 'see' patients through virtual visits

Group Health Centre continues to 'see' patients through virtual visits

'At this time, we will be deferring all nonessential visits,' explains ADMG CEO, Jodie Stewart
Algoma Steel employees who self-isolate are not receiving company sick benefits

Algoma Steel employees who self-isolate are not receiving company sick benefits

'Time away from work to stop the spread of the virus should not mean loss of income' - Ken Neumann, Steelworkers national director
LETTER: 'Treat us kindly,' postal worker pleads as mail service continues through COVID-19 crisis

LETTER: 'Treat us kindly,' postal worker pleads as mail service continues through COVID-19 crisis

Letter carrier offers tips to help keep postal workers safe during this difficult time