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Menstrual movements want to see the end of period inequity in 2021

COVID-19 Health News Apr 13, 2021

Period products are not a luxury, but a necessity. Many people who menstruate in Canada are struggling to deal with their periods with dignity and are forced to seek charities to supply them with the products they need. Many organizations are petitioning for these products to be free and easily accessible by the end of 2021.

‘Pandemic Puppy’ trend feeding irresponsible breeders

COVID-19 Lifestyle News Apr 13, 2021

The increase in demand for pets during the pandemic has pushed people to breed animals irresponsibly in order to create an easy income.

Some young people prefer working from home a year into the pandemic

Business & Tech Canada COVID-19 Culture Lifestyle Lifestyle News Toronto Apr 13, 2021

By Josh Welsh Over the last year, young people across the province have been forced to adapt to new circumstances. While some have found it challenging, other young people have embraced their new routines – and aren’t so sure they want to return to how their work life was... Read more

Coronasomnia: How the pandemic is affecting our sleep

COVID-19 Health Apr 9, 2021

Are you tossing and turning at night? The pandemic may be playing a role in your lack of sleep.

Ontario’s small businesses continuing to bear the brunt of lockdowns

COVID-19 Health News Toronto Apr 8, 2021

Small businesses across Ontario have endured a gauntlet of trials and tribulations the past year in the wake of the ongoing pandemic. Those in the service industry have had to deal with unprecedented constraints and have had to draw on all manner of resources and innovation to survive. Skedline... Read more

COVID-19 cases exceed 127 million worldwide

COVID-19 Health International News Apr 7, 2021

(REUTERS) – The global total number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, and reached 127,877,462 as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The global total COVID-19 relevant death toll topped 2,796,561, according to data from the WHO. The United States remained the worst-hit country worldwide,... Read more

Americans over 18 eligible for COVID vaccine by mid-April, Biden says

COVID-19 News Apr 7, 2021

(REUTERS) – U.S. President Joe Biden has moved up the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility target for Americans over 18 to April 19 but warned that with new virus variants spreading “we’re still in a life-and-death race” with the coronavirus. Biden directed states to widen the vaccine eligibility to people 18... Read more

Online shopping an opportunity during pandemic

Canada COVID-19 Etobicoke Health Lifestyle Lifestyle News Politics Mar 25, 2021

Shopping online during the pandemic has become vital to our way of life. Learn how we adapt and change.

Brazilian Amazon under threat during COVID

COVID-19 International News Mar 25, 2021

The weakening of Brazilian environmental legislation affecting the Amazon has long-lasting and permanent consequences not only to the rainforest’s biodiversity and the world but to the homes and lives of a million Indigenous people living in the area.