Lifestyle

Monday marks the one-year anniversary of the first reported case of COVID-19 in Canada and experts are wondering what 2021 holds when it comes to prevention measures and vaccines. For Isaac Bogoch, an infectious disease specialist in Toronto, one of the biggest takeaways from the past year is seeing how the country has adapted to

For two weeks, Ryan Hook and his partner have been trying to book an appointment with a sexual health clinic in Victoria, B.C. The clinic operates on a day-by-day basis and doesn’t take waitlists. By 7:30 a.m., Hook says all the slots are already booked. He tried sending the clinic an email, only to receive

As provincial lockdowns and stay-at-home orders continue to keep many non-essential businesses closed, more and more shops are pivoting to online platforms. The rise of e-commerce is nothing new, but the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted just how crucial it is in order for small businesses to survive. READ MORE: Canada on track for record online

Staying cozy during a Canadian winter is essential but many people have found it difficult to remain both stylish and warm in freezing temperatures. Fashion expert Natalie Sexton recommends investing in some key pieces like a white long-sleeve shirt, a plaid shirt, faux shearling coat and knit turtlenecks. For example, a white shirt can be

Over the past one year, the coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed our lives and the way we work. Amid tightened restrictions and public health measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, working from home has become the new norm for many of us. Read more: 40% of Canadians struggling with mental health, addiction amid coronavirus

Lawyers for Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, asked a British judge on Tuesday to settle her lawsuit against a newspaper before it goes to trial by ruling that its publication of a “deeply personal” letter to her estranged father was “a plain and a serious breach of her rights of privacy.” The duchess, 39,

For the past few years, Kim’s Convenience has provided numerous fans with fun and heartwarming moments. In the last year, viewers have also looked to the Kim family for a sense of comfort and laughter during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The time that we’re in, everybody’s stressed, everybody’s anxious about COVID, racial tensions rising,” said Jean

From watching reality cooking shows to tutorials online, more people have been interested in elevating their at-home cooking skills. Hailing from Markham, Ont., chef Wallace Wong, also known as the six-pack chef, has attracted an audience of millions of viewers on TikTok for his attention-grabbing chopping videos. Wong, who was a finalist on Top Chef

Stay home. This has been one of the driving messages we’ve heard throughout the pandemic to combat the spread of COVID-19. Last week, the Ontario government’s stay-at-home order came into effect and the province entered its second state of emergency. “By doing the right thing and staying home, you can stay safe and save lives,”

Warning: This article may be triggering for some readers. Please read at your own discretion. The death of Dr. Karine Dion, an emergency physician from Granby, Que., devastated Canadians across the country. Dion died by suicide earlier this month and according to her family, it was the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic that led to