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ONTARIO: Restrictions eased on wedding and funeral ceremonies, not receptions

The number of people allowed to attend an indoor ceremony is restricted to 30 per cent capacity of the venue

Jun 15, 2020 8:39 AM Read more >

CANADA: Many film, TV productions held up by lack of COVID-19 insurance

Producers across the country are working with government, guilds and unions to develop the proper guidelines and best practices for returning to production

Jun 14, 2020 8:55 PM Read more >

COVID-19: Giving up public transit during the coronavirus is a luxury many can't afford

New research suggests many Canadians cannot afford to forgo public transit during the COVID-19 pandemic — or ever.

Jun 14, 2020 9:25 AM Read more >

CANADA: Participation rates of girls in sport still lag behind boys

At this rate, Canada won't see parity between girls and boys in sports for at least the next 15 years

Jun 13, 2020 8:55 PM Read more >

CANADA: Poll suggests almost two-thirds of Canadians believe systemic racism exists in the country

The poll found respondents think Muslims, Black people, Transgender and Indigenous people were most likely to experience discrimination with over 75 per cent of Canadians believing they experience discrimination in society

Jun 13, 2020 9:25 AM Read more >

COVID-19: The surprising reasons people cheat at social distancing

To save as many lives as possible, public health efforts must take into account our subconscious biases

Jun 12, 2020 8:55 PM Read more >

CANADA: Summer travel amid a pandemic demands planning, COVID-19 vigilance

Figuring out where and how to travel safely amid a pandemic has upended the notion of a carefree holiday, but it's clear many Canadians are eager to try

Jun 12, 2020 7:20 PM Read more >