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2020-10-20
Social holidays: Halloween 5 tips for a safe Halloween during COVID-19 — and what to do if trick-or-treating is cancelled
University of Calgary offers tips for a safe Halloween during COVID-19 — and what to do if trick-or-treating is cancelled -
2020-11-29
Social negative gatherings: ‘Learn from our story’: How a B.C. birthday became a COVID-19 superspreader event
This article includes a video on how a birthday became a COVID-19 superspreader event. -
2020-12-07
Social funeral: Funeral homes using high pressure sales tactics amid COVID-19 pandemic, new report finds
This article examine how funeral homes are using high pressure sales tactics during the pandemic. -
2020-12-08
Drive-Thru Testing in P.E.I.
Despite showing symptoms or not, residents between the ages of 20 to 29 were asked to get tested in Charlottetown, P.E.I.. Responding to the provinces demands many showed up to drive-thru testing clinics causing long lines and wait times. During this time, P.E.I tested 2,000 people. All results were negative. -
2020-10-16
Social funeral: Bereavement Authority of Ontario
This release provides an update on the procedures for funerals during the pandemic. -
2020-03-29
Social funeral: COVID-19 Guidance: Funeral and Bereavement Services
New Ontario guidelines for handling bodies with COVID-19. -
2020-06-11
Social wedding: 30 Small Wedding Ideas for an Intimate Affair
This article suggests some ideas on how to host a micro wedding. -
2020-12-13
How it Feels to Get Tested for COVID-19
Local Halloween decoration humorously depicts how it feels to be tested with a nasal swab. This test is uncomfortable as the swab is inserted through your nasal cavity and brushed against the back of your throat. The irritating sensation causes your eyes to water but it should not feel painful. -
2020-05-19
Wedding venue: Water's edge mirco wedding
Pictured is a couple situated next to a record player. This venue offers specialty pricing for micro weddings. -
2020-09-15
University of Western Ontario Student Outbreak
Three University of Western Ontario students test positive for COVID-19. Sadly, their movement around the city, visiting downtown bars and restaurants, and with students in neighbouring housing units, has led to a large outbreak. -
2020-04-15
Social wedding: What Is a Micro Wedding and Should You Have One?
This article defines what a micro wedding is: 50 people or less. -
2020-06-06
Stress in Long-Term Care
An article from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation about stress and overwork in healthcare workers who have been redeployed into long-term care homes -
2020-11-23
Keeping Long-Term Care Safe
A statement from MacLeod Cares, a company that manages long term care homes in Atlantic Canada, detailing the measures they have taken to keep their facilities safe during the pandemic -
2020-09-10
North West Territories Unique Tracing Method
An article from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation about the use of wastewater monitoring systems to detect outbreaks of COVID-19 -
2020-06-18
Is Another Public Health Crisis Brewing Beneath the COVID-19 Pandemic?
An article from the Canadian Journal of Public Health that discusses the risk of substance abuse problems becoming worse across Canada due to the trauma and stress of the pandemic. -
2020-03-23
Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions Demands for worker protections
A document describing the official position of the CFNU on reasonable precautions that should be put into place to prevent nurses and other healthcare workers getting Covid-19 -
2020-08-31
Photo of LGBTQ protesters
This photo shows protesters, one holding a pride flag, and police. -
2020-10-20
Photo of women playing music at Mi'kmaq protest
This photo shows women, some wearing masks, holding up signs and protesting. -
2020-10-24
"I Stand with Mi'Kmaq"
This photo includes two girls, one holding a sign which states "I stand with Mi'kmaq" while the other's says "Respect the Treaties." -
2020-08-30
"Black Lives Matter"
A man holds a sign which states "Black Lives Matter" and "Treat Racism like Covid-19." -
2020
Coalition Poids - COVID-19
The Québec organization Coalition des Poids is dedicated to creating environments that facilitate healthy life choices. Aware of the potential negative impacts the government lockdown would have on our health, this company produced graphics to inform and help the public maintain their health during the pandemic. The illustrations encourage Canadians to take care of their physical health through proper nourishment, physical activity, and sleep. -
2020
Wellness Support Line
The demands of the pandemic are having a serious impact on the emotional, psychological and physical wellbeing of healthcare workers across the country. The Canadian Medical Association wishes to support frontline workers by providing them with access to a Wellness Support Line to ensure they have high-quality and tailored mental health services for all their needs. -
2020
Indigenous Wellbeing in the Times of COVID-19: Four Directions Virtual Support Hub
A group of Indigenous women adapted the Medicine Wheel to promoted healthy strategies to cope with the pandemic to the public. This rendition is a holistic approach, inspired by the sacred teaching of their ancestors and the Seven Fire Prophecies, designed to enhance the wellness of the body, spirit, heart, and mind. -
2020-11-14
Saskatoon ICUs maxed out
This is an article interviewing Dr. Susan Shaw, the Chief Medical Officer. She is discussing the burdening of the medical system during the second wave. -
2020-11
Checklist for Putting On & Removing PPE
Checklist for healthcare workers when putting PPE on and taking it off. Important to remember that many healthcare workers did not have to don PPE before the pandemic and needed guidance. -
2020-12-09
Interview with Toronto Nurses
A six minute video about the hardships of being a nurse during the COVID pandemic. -
2020-07-27
Anti-masking groups draw from anti-vaccination playbook to spread misinformation
This article expounds on how anti-maskers are taking research out of context in arguing against COVID-19 restrictions. In addition, this story compares the similarities between anti-maskers and anti-vaccination protestors. -
2020-08-08
Thousands rally in downtown Montreal to protest Quebec's mandatory mask rules
This article covers Quebec's recent protests this past summer with anti-maskers gathering and chanting "liberté." While some demanded freedom, others openly questioned the government's response to the pandemic. -
2020-09-15
"Protest over Indigenous lobster fishery turns confrontational at N.S. wharf"
A large crowd of people gather together with beside the water and are not socially distanced. -
2020-12-05
Christmas-themed anti-mask protest draws hundreds in downtown Vancouver
This article chronicles an anti-mask protest recently held in Vancouver, called the "B.C. Freedom Christmas Rally." This protest violated public health orders, and this event implies how Canadians are divided on some of the COVID-19 enforced restrictions. -
2020-12-08
"Anti-mask sentiment 'very similar to brainwashing,' prof says in wake of Sask. COVID-19 protest"
This photo shows a large gathering of protesters in a park with a man wearing the Canadian flag -
2020-07-20
"My body my choice"
This photo shows one protester holding up a sign which states "My body, my choice." -
2020-10-01
"Hugs over Masks"
This photo shows two children wearing shirts that say "hugs over masks." -
2020-11-12
Canada's Anti-Mask Movement Demands Liberty
This article shares Canadian opinions on mask policies, including that of anti-maskers and their own right-wing views on freedom. -
2020-07-10
""Covid barely kills anyone," says man who would probably be pretty annoyed if we killed him"
This photo shows protesters with a flag in the foreground. -
2020-06-02
"Why Wearing a Mask is Important When Going to a Protest"
This photo shows a masked man standing above a gathering of people and has his left hand raised. -
2020-11-28
Anti-mask protests show need for better public health messaging
This article describes how anti-mask protests, such as in Alberta, show the need for Canada's public health to promote the message of empathy and ask citizens to re-define their definition of freedom. -
2020-06-03
"Medical Workers hoping to recieve PPE hand-me-downs from riot police"
This photo shows a masked woman with her arms raised in front of the riot police. -
2020-04-22
Mask-making during COVID-19
This article shares how one Canadian museum made masks during lockdown and provides video instructions and sewing patterns for people to make their own. -
2020-03-16
COVID-19 baking post, clementine cardamom pound cake
This blog post not only contains a recipe for pound cake, but it includes how one Canadian baker felt about visiting the grocery store and afterward, baking during the start of lockdown. -
2020
Guiding Principles for Redeployment to Long Term Care
This is the guiding document for the redeployment of healthcare workers to long-term care from the Ontario Hospital Association. These are crucial to understanding how redeployment worked in Ontario. -
2020-05-07
Canadian Shield makes 1,000,000 shields
The Canadian Shield, a company started in Waterloo Region, was founded during the pandemic to create face shield for essential workers. In May 2020, they had already created 1,000,000 shields for essential workers. -
2020-06-02
Farmers Market returns to Stevensville
This article offers an insight into a small Ontario town and how their farmers market dealt with the COVID-19 restrictions. -
2020-11-30
Winter, then Recovery
This hopeful message from Canada's Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, says that Canadians have a plan to get through the winter, and then will move on to economic recovery. -
2020-06-05
Picture of massive group of protesters in Halifax
This photo shows a large gathering of marching protesters armed with signs in Halifax, Nova scotia. -
2020-06-08
Picture of massive group of protesters in Montreal
This photo shows a large gathering of protesters armed with signs in downtown Montreal. -
2020-03-25
At least 2 Toronto hospitals begin rationing protective gear as COVID-19 crisis deepens
Early news article about rationing PPE. -
2020-05-12
Redeployment during COVID-19: Licensed Practical Nurse Sheri Millington shares her experience
A nurse from Nova Scotia writes about her experience being redeployed into a nursing home. -
2020-06-24
Picture of massive group of protesters in Ottawa
This photo shows a large gathering of protesters in front of Parliament. -
2020-12-05
Pandemic-inspired ornaments will decorate trees across Nova Scotia
This article sheds light onto how some Canadians, especially this one Nova Scotian, spent time crafting during lockdown. These ornaments reflect some of the biggest events from this past year and resonate with thousands of Canadians.