Why nearly a third of all Canadians have gained weight during COVID-19

 Have you gained a little bit of weight during the COVID-19 lockdown? You’re not alone. Millions of other Canadians have too. In fact, it was recently reported that nearly a third of all surveyed Canadians said that they have gained some weight during the lockdown. At the same time, 15%

A most consequential virus

 Title: Apollo's Arrow: The Profound And Enduring Impact Of Coronavirus On The Way We Live Published: October 27, 2020 Publisher: Little, Brown And Company ISBN:  13:9780316628211 In Apollo’s Arrow, Nicholas A. Christakis tells an essential, if incomplete, story about Covid-19 and the pandemic through which we are still living. 1. A Novel

Indoor activities to help get you through the fall and winter

 by Christina Charles The rest of 2020 will see us moving back indoors due to Covid-19 so it's important to start planning early for a gentle, gratifying winter season. Think like a northerner. Remember that we can learn from the communities above the arctic circle who live happily in the

To whom it may concern — An open letter to the restless ones

 Above: I'm asking Ottawans to stay home in order to keep everyone safe. To whom it may concern: Hello, my name is Ryan Lythall, and I’m a person with a physical disability. Being physically disabled, I’m susceptible to getting COVID, more so than most because a large part of my disability

Caregivers of young children need a different kind of mask

 By Nicole Letourneau and Mandakini Jain Everywhere you look, responsible adults are wearing masks in public. This is great news and sure to help contain the deadly contagion COVID-19 from spreading and keep more of our friends, neighbours and community members safe. Evidence is mounting on the effectiveness of masks