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WATCH: Front-line workers, first responders will continue have first preference for child-care, Lecce says

WATCH: Front-line workers, first responders will continue have first preference for child-care, Lecce says

The education minister assured reporters today that parents shouldn't have an issue finding care for their children, despite limit of 10 people per care-centre
WATCH: Too much uncertainty for a proper fiscal update, Trudeau says

WATCH: Too much uncertainty for a proper fiscal update, Trudeau says

According to the prime minister, a proper fiscal update includes projections on 3-5 years in the future that "we simply don't know about"
CANADA: Online portal launches to connect buyers and sellers of COVID-19 supplies

CANADA: Online portal launches to connect buyers and sellers of COVID-19 supplies

The online tool is also meant to help Canadians figure out what kind of gear they should think about wearing
WATCH: Criminals defrauding CERB will be punished, PM says

WATCH: Criminals defrauding CERB will be punished, PM says

Canadians defrauding emergency response benefit could face fines, imprisonment according to draft bill
COVID-19: Lockdown could be a break from toxic masculinity for many boys, expert says

COVID-19: Lockdown could be a break from toxic masculinity for many boys, expert says

Many boys will be happy to avoid the culture of the school locker room during the coronavirus, according to Professor of Masculinities Studies
COVID-19: Nearly half of Canadians have tried virtual care amid pandemic

COVID-19: Nearly half of Canadians have tried virtual care amid pandemic

When asked about their willingness to use remote options in the future, younger patients and those who sought medical advice less often appeared more open to the idea
COVID-19: Will summer slow the coronavirus pandemic?

COVID-19: Will summer slow the coronavirus pandemic?

There’s not really any evidence to show that hot weather hurts the virus, according to Dr. Peter Jüni, a professor of epidemiology
COVID-19: Canadians increasingly wearing masks, fear second wave, poll suggests

COVID-19: Canadians increasingly wearing masks, fear second wave, poll suggests

The increased wearing of masks reflects the fact that restrictions on physical distancing are slowly easing across the country, with more Canadians venturing out of their homes and going back to work
ONTARIO: Ford expected to announce reopening plan for child-care centres today

ONTARIO: Ford expected to announce reopening plan for child-care centres today

Ford says the plan will help support parents who are returning to work as Ontario's economy gradually reopens
CANADA: Long-term care facilities are the only option for many. What happens when they fall short?

CANADA: Long-term care facilities are the only option for many. What happens when they fall short?

Experts say families are backed into a corner without a lot of other options