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How 6 Friends Set Out to Conquer Covid-19

Covid-19 has altered life in monumental ways. Our social interactions, jobs and communities are forever changed and increasingly unrecognizable. But a bright spot in this dreary reality is the myriad of ways that people have stepped up to help their communities. From small business owners and big brands to philanthropists

Canadians are going hard on coffee, alcohol and pregnancy tests

Remember that viral Kitty O’Meara poem which optimistically suggested the pandemic would cause people to slow down and reflect and heal and all that? Well, nah. People are just as keen to indulge in their cravings as ever. More so, actually. According to Statistics Canada, Canadians are going harder than

Here’s how the coronavirus has affected Canadians’ trust in people

Pandemics have the power to change our relationship with the world and all its moving parts. That includes everything from our lovers to our door handles. Indeed, COVID-19 is hitting us where it hurts: our trust. In early May, the Proof Strategies CanTrust Index sought to find out how Canadians’

Doug Ford hints at re-opening cottage country for May 2-4

Monday’s Word of the Day in Ontario was “soon.” In his latest coronavirus press conference, Ontario premier Doug Ford said many parts of life in the province are “getting close” to re-opening. That includes retail (in limited capacity), parks, and cottages. Ford spoke of the promising numbers which give him

Half of Canadians say Covid-19 has worsened their mental health

We’re now almost seven weeks into life under COVID-19. Most of us are living in some sort of quarantine. Many have lost their jobs. No one knows when this will end, or how life will look after. And it’s having a significant impact on mental health. According to a recent