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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
CANADA: 10-year-old Collingwood boy writes NHL commissioner with ideas for re-starting hockey

CANADA: 10-year-old Collingwood boy writes NHL commissioner with ideas for re-starting hockey

And yes, Gary Bettman wrote back
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: Shadows of SARS surface in current health crisis

COVID-19: Shadows of SARS surface in current health crisis

COVID-19's impact is 500 times greater; 'COVID-19 is vastly more impacting on us around the world than SARS ever was,' says doctor
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
VIDEO: 'I look like a sheepdog' laments Premier Ford as barbers, hair stylists remain closed

VIDEO: 'I look like a sheepdog' laments Premier Ford as barbers, hair stylists remain closed

Doug Ford tells reporters he needs a hair cut as much as anyone these days
VIDEO: Is it time to visit family and friends? Not just yet, says Health Minister

VIDEO: Is it time to visit family and friends? Not just yet, says Health Minister

Health Minister hopes to have answers soon