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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. -
2020-11-12
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. -
2020-11-28
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. -
2020-04-02
COVID-19 isolation spurs Canadians to read, exercise, call loved ones
This article provides a report on how Canadians across the provinces spent their time at the start of the pandemic. The report includes how often citizens dined out, ordered food, and what types of entertainment they engaged in under lockdown. -
2020-03-19
Facing Quarantine, Canadians Want to Exercise
This article shares one running businesses's increase in sales during lockdown as many Canadians returned or started running. People needed a way to still exercise for not only their physical but mental health, and running became the most popular workout for its socially distanced nature. -
2020-11-08
The pandemic shouldn't be an excuse for not exercising, but a chance to get your kids moving
This article explains how COVID-19 has impacted Canadians, and particularly, children in the past year. While some kids spent less time outside during lockdown, others have spent more time in nature and exercised more. This article will examine how the coronavirus has played a role in exercise during and after lockdown. -
2020-04-03
It's Time to Consider a New Hobby
This article shares how one Canadian passed the time under lockdown with a variety of hobbies other than baking bread. The author includes several activities which don't require much material such as knitting, calligraphy, colouring, and puzzles. -
2020-03-26
Stay Home
The photo includes a pie with the caption "stay the f*ck home" and therefore provides an insight into the mentality of many Canadians during the long months under lockdown. The pie also includes flowers and leaves which contrast to the firm caption. -
2020-09-27
How Canadian Food Buying and Cooking Habits Have Changed Due to Covid-19
This article provides additional context to the Canadian baking experience during COVID-19 by examining food buying habits of families and how they shopped prior to the outbreak. -
2020-11-25
New Covid restrictions announced today in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
This photo includes two plants, and the caption describe the new restrictions enforced for Albertan residents. This post offers an individual view into how Canadians, particularly city dwellers, grew plants in the midst of COVID-19. -
2020-04-03
Some Canadians are turning to their yards to grow their food during the COVID-19 pandemic
Canada's garden industry exploded during lockdown as citizens searched for new ways to remain productive. This article explores one woman's experiences gardening in Ontario and how she extended her garden's life throughout lockdown. This article will provide additional context to the role gardening had in Canada and the many benefits people reaped from a socially distanced activity. -
2020-10-08
Over half of Canadians embracing the joy of pandemic gardening
One study from Dalhousie University reported that "pandemic gardens" became a thing this past summer as thousands of Canadians across the country spent more time outside growing their own food. This article also reveals the reasoning behind why people took to gardening as one of their main sources of entertainment during lockdown and even afterwards. The study shows that Canadians gardened for a multitude of purposes. Not only did they want to spend more time outside, but some were also concerned about food affordability due to the shortage of produce. This article will further illuminate how Canadians viewed gardening as one of their favourite pastimes during COVID-19 through an informative survey.