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In 2018, Donisha Prendergast was packing up to leave a California Airbnb with her friends when a neighbour called 911. The neighbour claimed the Black woman and her friends were breaking into a home. Within minutes, the group was surrounded and detained by several police vehicles, including a helicopter. The incident sparked heated conversations on

While prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, the environmental impact of working remotely cannot be ignored, and some climate change advocates hope to spark further efforts. Turning on your video camera for Zoom meetings instead of driving to work and meeting in-person has already made a difference in our environmental footprint, but some researchers are wondering

When the government of Ontario announced the extension of elementary school closures earlier this month, Jennifer Azevedo says she almost burst into tears. Azevedo, a mother of two children, has been working from home since last year and says she feels exhausted from work, homeschooling and life. She adds she also feels guilty almost every

Perceived partner commitment, appreciation and sexual satisfaction are among the main predictors of a relationship’s success, according to a 2020 study led by a research team at Western University. At one point or another, the question of what makes a successful relationship has crossed the minds of many people, whether they are in a new

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some people have avoided in-person visits to their doctor and more clinics are offering Telehealth services. Dr. Parminder Singh, a managing director of clinical services based in Toronto, says the pandemic has catalyzed the end experience of virtual care. Singh joined The Morning Show to explain when in-person check-ups are

Since she was a kid, Loridee De Villa has loved writing and storytelling. In elementary school, she used to gather her friends at recess and recite randomized plots using their names for fun. The now-18-year-old writer and student from Mississauga, Ont., was recently named the winner of the 2020 Watty Awards for her young adult

As Canadians continue to work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, creating a healthy workstation has become imperative. Nekessa Remy, a chiropractor based in Mississauga, Ont., shares some tips on how you can improve your posture and create a better workspace. Read more: Many Canadians have bad posture — here’s how to fix it

Monday marks the one-year anniversary of the first reported case of COVID-19 in Canada and experts are wondering what 2021 holds when it comes to prevention measures and vaccines. For Isaac Bogoch, an infectious disease specialist in Toronto, one of the biggest takeaways from the past year is seeing how the country has adapted to

For two weeks, Ryan Hook and his partner have been trying to book an appointment with a sexual health clinic in Victoria, B.C. The clinic operates on a day-by-day basis and doesn’t take waitlists. By 7:30 a.m., Hook says all the slots are already booked. He tried sending the clinic an email, only to receive

As provincial lockdowns and stay-at-home orders continue to keep many non-essential businesses closed, more and more shops are pivoting to online platforms. The rise of e-commerce is nothing new, but the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted just how crucial it is in order for small businesses to survive. READ MORE: Canada on track for record online