By Eva Zhu — Sarah Law rarely shops alone anymore. She doesn’t want to be the next victim of an anti-Asian racist attack fueled by COVID-19. For a few weeks in May, the 20-year old didn’t leave her house at all, she says. As a Chinese Canadian living in theContinue Reading
Thursday, Ontario saw its highest number of new COVID cases since late June. With patios and parks reopening, how are young people responding to the pandemic? Western Journalism Studio’s Hayley Tubrett spoke to some millennials in Victoria Park, London, Ont.Continue Reading
By Hayley Tubrett— Officials at the London Food Bank say they are expecting to see an increase in people facing food insecurity once CERB comes to an end. Numbers of people using food banks have been down since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, said co-director Glen Pearson. The London Food BankContinue Reading
By Hayley Tubrett — Prime Minister Trudeau said the government made the right decision taking on the debt of Canadians in today’s press briefing. The Prime Minister said 11 million Canadians received financial aid either through the Canada Emergency Response Benefits plan (CERB) or a wage subsidy. He said withoutContinue Reading
By Vicky Qiao — The Ontario government proposed new legislation that would allow it to extend or amend emergency orders beyond the provincial state of emergency. Under the proposed legislation, which will stay in place for a year, the government could extend or amend existing orders like business closures and gathering restrictionsContinue Reading
By Adriana Vicic — If you’re a student who wants to get out of a residential lease, now that most September-December classes are online, you might have more options than you think. Many students choose to rent a space in their school’s city because they are from out of town,Continue Reading
By: Monika Sidhu – Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced $4 million in funding towards organizations aimed at helping seniors during his daily COVID-19 address Friday. “This funding will allow grassroots organizations to develop programs for seniors that focus on combating social isolation, promoting senior safety and well-being, improving financial security,Continue Reading
By Eva Zhu — VANCOUVER — As B.C. officially entered Phase 3 Thursday, Health Minister Adrian Dix urged people planning to ramp up their outdoor activities to keep following COVID-19 safety protocols. Speaking at the daily COVID-19 briefing, Dix said it’s important people remain vigilant and conscious about social distancing,Continue Reading
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said people who are homeless can’t sleep in tents in the city because “it looks terrible.” The comment was made during Ford’s Wednesday COVID-19 briefing, after a reporter asked about the recent discovery of a body in an encampment underneath Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway. Ford acknowledged thatContinue Reading
By Vicky Qiao — To prepare for a potential second-wave of COVID-19, Ottawa is committed to diversifying supply chains and increasing domestic production, said Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand. The federal government has ordered 13.5 million non-medical masks with a focus on supporting Indigenous-led businesses, she said atContinue Reading