Do I need to wear a mask if I’m 6 feet (1.8 m) away from others? Health experts recommend wearing masks in public and keeping your distance from others in most cases, but whether you should do both could depend on the situation. “There’s no invisible force field at 6 feet,” said Saskia Popescu, an
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A new study indicates some Canadian mothers have taken on the equivalent of nearly two full-time jobs providing child care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using data from COVID19monitor.org, McMaster University researchers tracked the time thousands of Canadian parents spent caring for children before and during the pandemic. Read more: Want a full economic recovery? Childcare
Beverages, boots and blustering snow. Winnipeg has decided to allow restaurateurs and bar owners to open temporary patios through the winter — in a city where temperatures sometimes dip as low as -35C. Temporary patio permits will be available to the city’s hospitality industry from Nov. 1 to March 31, 2021, albeit with some additional
In the coronavirus pandemic, it’s not uncommon to find a dirty mask in the bottom of your bag or a bunch of used ones sitting in the laundry basket. Canada’s second wave of COVID-19 cases calls for Canadians to use their masks with precaution, experts say. While it can be exhausting to clean your mask
Having 12 cases of mini eggs on hand sounds like the makings of a grandiose Easter hunt or the ultimate way to soothe a sweet tooth, but for Josie Rudderham, the confections have put her in quite the crunch. “We have joked about pouring them into a bathtub and doing a photo shoot because there
Growing health concerns during the coronavirus pandemic have urged some people to follow healthy food trends, one expert says. Wellness expert Kyle Buchanan recently told The Morning Show that if you are thinking about trying a new diet or shopping for more wholesome products, there is key messaging to look out for. For starters, products
A Hamilton Ont., spin studio recently reported 61 cases of COVID-19, one of the biggest outbreaks of the virus attributed to a business in Canada. The province and health experts are concerned about potential ‘superspreader events,’ even when preventative measures are followed within indoor places. In this particular case, patient zero showed no symptoms of
A majority of registered nurses in New Brunswick say that care has declined in the province’s special-care homes in the last several years, a report from their says. “A serious public debate on long-term care in New Brunswick is badly needed,” said Paula Doucet, president of the New Brunswick Nurses Union. The union, which represents
Canadians who leave their jobs are still entitled to bonuses they would have received if they were given reasonable notice, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday. In what is being described as a landmark ruling, the court unanimously agreed that Nova Scotia scientist David Matthews, a senior executive with Ocean Nutrition Canada Ltd. who
If you’re feeling lonely or anxious during the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, you are not alone. In fact, one expert says Canadians may be feeling more mental health issues the second time around. Clinical psychologist Maneet Bhatia recently joined The Morning Show with tips on how to cope with anxiety or stress as