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  2020-12-10

  'We need trust': How a COVID-19 vaccine came so quickly

  News article that details why the vaccine has come so quickly and assuring Canadians that the vaccine has not been rushed.
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  2020-12-12

  'We're not going to have a Christmas,' says woman told to repay $18,500 in CERB by year's end

  Article about a woman told to pay back 18,500 dollars worth of CERB- exemplifies fallout from unclear application criteria of CERB.
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  2020-10-19

  SpinCo Hamilton Outbreak

  What started with a COVID-19 case in one person at a downtown Hamilton spin studio has led to at least 74 people being infected. The Hamilton Health Services created this visualization of the super-spreader event to reveal to the public how the virus can easily spread.
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  2020-09-01

  Second Wave (Debt)

  This cartoon points out fears of national debt.
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  2020

  N95 Standards

  The Canadian Dental Association describes in detail what an N95 is and how to spot counterfeits. This is crucial as N95 must be strictly tested to ensure they are filtering properly.
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  2020-12-07

  COVID-19 in long-term care: a report from inside

  An analysis of the report on long term care homes in Canada. The author explains the findings of a commission to understand what went wrong in the administration of the homes.
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  2020-10-19

  "It's very scary at WGH right now," says employee

  This is a news article about the conditions at the Whitehorse General Hospital. The article highlights the staffing and shortage issues that are causing unsafe conditions in the hospital.
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  2020-04-03

  Inside a COVID-19 Unit

  Video interviewing staff in a Sunnybrook COVID unit. The staff talk about the dedication of the team and the need to rely on one another for support and guidance.
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  2020-12-11

  Post-pandemic Reckoning

  This article talks about the financial worries Canadians are facing as the pandemic and government supports lift.
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  2020-04-06

  Anxieties over COVID-19 and possible PPE shortages prompting some health care workers to draft wills

  Discussion with Dr. Michelle Cohen about the dangers of working in the hospitals during COVID and her concerns over PPE shortages.
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  2020-04-08

  Sunnybrook is re-processing N95 masks, should the need for use arise

  Sunnybrook Hospital began researching how to sterilize masks in April 2020 as the PPE shortages had become so severe. In the video, Dr. Jerome Leis explains the research.
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  2020-10-13

  Students Sell Cloth Masks

  A group of Canadian university students founded a mask making company in April 2020. In October 2020, they reached 25,000 masks sold. The masks are made in Canada.
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  2020-12-09

  Basic Income as Economy Kickstart

  This article discusses new interest in introducing a universal basic income to Canada, and how it could help the economy.
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  2020-03-19

  Quebec Distillery

  Cirka Distilleries began producing hand sanitizer. In this post, they request contacts with companies that provide bottles and aloe.
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  2020-12-04

  NP View: How Justin Trudeau killed the balanced budget

  An article talking about national debt and speculating that the pandemic has changed attitudes towards national finance.
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  2020-04-28

  PPE Supply April 2020

  This is an infographic from the Canadian Medical Association analyzing the supply of PPE in Canada. The graphic shows the supply stock and the affect the lack of supplies has on the mental health of healthcare workers.
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  2020-05-26

  Isolation Gown Photograph

  Hospital CEO Patrick Gaskin takes a photo in an isolation gown created by Barbarian Sportswear in Kitchener, Ontario. Barbarian Sportswear began manufacturing isolation gowns in response to the need for PPE.
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  2020-03-30

  Canada has to prepare for medical workers to die in the line of duty, fighting COVID-19

  Opinion piece from a flight paramedic about medical staff dying in the line of duty during the pandemic.
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  2020-06-03

  Alberta Recession

  This story is an example of the kind of recessions formerly rich provinces are facing.
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  2020-10-25

  Atlantic Canada Bubble

  This article discusses how the Atlantic Canadian economy fared during the pandemic.
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  2020-12-12

  Newfoundland Small Business Assistance

  This release from the government of Newfoundland and Labrador is an example of the kind of business support programs governments introduced in the pandemic.
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  2020-08-24

  "In the Age of Information, Ignorance is a Choice"

  This post ties the pandemic and protesting together--the protester is wearing a mask, and while her sign is most likely a reference to the ignorance of white supremacy, it also works for ignorance of anti-maskers or COVID conspiracy theorists.
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  2020-12-11

  British Columbia Support

  This release is an example of the kinds of minor financial supports provinces offered during the pandemic.
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  2020-05-27

  Nova Scotia Infrastructure Development

  This release from the government of Nova Scotia is an example of the type of infrastructure projects provinces introduced in the context of Covid-19.
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  2020-05-29

  "Black Lives Matter Protest"

  This poster advertises a peaceful protest, and some of the space is used to explain COVID protocols while protesting.
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  2020-06-02

  "COVID-19 Safety Tips"

  This post directly ties COVID to protests, sharing various ways to be conscious and safe while protesting.
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  2020-10-05

  Ontario: COVID-19: changes to meetings and business operations

  This release from the Government of Ontario describes legislative amendments to help corporations continue to function.
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  2020-06-02

  "What to do After the Protest"

  This Instagram post explains the proper safety steps to take after protesting.
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  2020-06-13

  "Peaceful Protest" BLM London Poster

  This poster advertises a peaceful protest, and some of the space is used to explain COVID protocols while protesting.
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  2020-08-12

  #RestartMB

  This tweet announces the Manitoba government's reopening campaign.
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  2020-09-15

  Work in the health care sector, British Columbia

  This story is an example of the kinds of programs provincial governments offered because of the pandemic.
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  2020-07-31

  No one left behind

  A tweet quoting what became a catchphrase for government response to the pandemic: No Canadian Left Behind.
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  2020-05-01

  Facing fears workers won't work, Prince Edward Island asks Ottawa to change COVID benefits programs

  This article talks about a fear that many people had early in the pandemic- that people receiving government aid wouldn't go back to work.
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  2020-12-10

  Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan

  Government of Canada site that gives the details of all the support programs they are offering.
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  2020-12-08

  Julie's Paint Party

  This photo illustrates how one Canadian business is hosting paint parties for those who are either beginner or experienced painters. These Zoom meetings connect people not only across Canada, but beyond where a community partakes in one of the most popular hobbies during COVID-19.
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  2020-05-11

  Will interests in puzzles, crafts continue post-COVID?

  The maritimes remained isolated largely from the rest of Canada during lockdown, and Nova Scotians pre-occupied their time with not only gardening, but crafts and puzzles, much like the rest of Canada. This article enquires into the sudden obsession with puzzles and wonders if this trend will remain popular post-COVID-19 or become a one-time event?
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  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.