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COVID-19: Employing youth during the coronavirus pandemic is a good investment, prof says

COVID-19: Employing youth during the coronavirus pandemic is a good investment, prof says

Keeping young Canadians working during the global pandemic is important for a host of reasons
CANADA: 'Complicated' grief during pandemic has group calling for federal funding

CANADA: 'Complicated' grief during pandemic has group calling for federal funding

Isolation and the absence of funerals or celebrations of life are adding an extra layer of grief for many
CANADA: PM to announce extension of wage subsidy, financial aid for medical researchers

CANADA: PM to announce extension of wage subsidy, financial aid for medical researchers

Under the program, the federal government is currently picking up the tab for 75 per cent of an eligible company's payroll — up to a maximum of $847 per week per employee — from March 15 to June 6
CANADA: Even those who continue to work are suffering the financial effects of COVID-19

CANADA: Even those who continue to work are suffering the financial effects of COVID-19

Ipsos poll suggests that nearly two in 10 Canadians are working on reduced pay
COVID-19: More Canadians ditch physical-distancing rules as coronavirus drags on

COVID-19: More Canadians ditch physical-distancing rules as coronavirus drags on

The Ipsos poll found that 32 per cent of residents in Ontario are not adhering to strict measures
ONTARIO: Dealing with grief during self-isolation

ONTARIO: Dealing with grief during self-isolation

The Bereaved Families of Ontario have been hosting virutal support groups online since March 24
COVID-19: Canada sees volunteer shortage as seniors stay home

COVID-19: Canada sees volunteer shortage as seniors stay home

Many seniors are now feeling even more isolated, as giving their time to organizations provided them with meaning, purpose
CANADA: Schools face daunting, unique reopening challenges during pandemic

CANADA: Schools face daunting, unique reopening challenges during pandemic

Experts weigh in on how schools can adapt to the new reality
BEYOND LOCAL: How to keep your hair healthy even when you can’t visit a salon

BEYOND LOCAL: How to keep your hair healthy even when you can’t visit a salon

Lifestyle expert says there has never been a better time to give your hair some TLC
COVID-19: Ontario to provide update on reopening plan for provincial economy

COVID-19: Ontario to provide update on reopening plan for provincial economy

Stage 1 in the reopening framework includes allowing more people to gather at certain events