When large social gatherings fell to the coronavirus in Canada, so too did weddings. As cases decreased and regions reopened, they returned — though smaller in size and without some of the traditional practices. But with four weddings in Toronto being linked to 23 new cases of COVID-19, the issue has seemingly rearisen. Even with
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With kids heading back to school in masks this year, many parents are wondering about different types of masks and how to care for them. Here are answers to some of the most common mask questions. Are cloth or disposable masks best for all-day wear? When considering the best choice of face-covering for a child
Cases of the novel coronavirus continue to rise in Canada and some provinces have recorded the highest number of cases since early summer. The biggest takeaway from experts across the board is following rules of social distancing and sticking in your own social bubble, but there often seems to be confusion on social gathering as
Doctors and experts are talking about the possibilities of a second coronavirus wave that may have begun, as some provinces are seeing an increase in the number of cases since June. Ontario Premier Doug Ford recently warned the province about certain parts of the province re-entering another lockdown phase. On Thursday, sources told Global News
When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit Canada, it seemed like the only products that retailers couldn’t keep on the shelves were cleaning products, toilet paper and bottled water. With a vaccine to the coronavirus presumably still months away from being available and no end in sight to the pandemic, Canadians have adapted to a new
As summer comes to an end and fall weather sets in, Albertans are waking up to frosty mornings as temperatures hover around, or even below, the freezing mark overnight. For many green thumbs, that means covering their tomatoes at night. But sometimes, not even a blanket can protect your hard-earned bounty. READ MORE: Extra fruits and
Jeff Clarkson wasn’t a runner when COVID-19 shut down recreation and fitness facilities in March. The 36-year-old was refereeing a Tier 2 junior hockey game when he received an email in the second intermission. Hockey Canada, it said, was shutting down operations across the country immediately. With just a stationary bike and no weight equipment
Masks have become the new essential for everyday life during the coronavirus pandemic, but for some, this also means dry or irritated skin or mask acne, also known as “maskne.” Beauty expert Janine Holmes recently told The Morning Show maskne is the acne or irritation that occurs to the skin due to frequently wearing a
Hannah Smart had achieved her dream of singing on the biggest stages of all, before the coronavirus pandemic took it all away. And now, just like the theatre she grew up loving, she is looking at an uncertain future. The Calgary native had just wrapped up a six-month tour singing and dancing in the ensemble
School is back in session amid the coronavirus pandemic and this means back to school lunches will be on parents’ minds. As some children head back to class, parents have to make sure their kids are as healthy as possible. This means ensuring they’re not sleep-deprived and their backpacks include all personal protective equipment like
By Aynslee Darmon ETCanada.com Posted September 10, 2020 9:36 am Updated September 10, 2020 9:59 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Céline Dion will no longer tour Canada this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Canadian icon, 52, confirmed Wednesday that the rest
With children going back to school across the country, some infectious disease experts say it’s time to rethink our social bubbles in order to protect our most vulnerable populations from contracting COVID-19. That could mean veering back to virtual visits for grandma and grandpa, or at the very least, reintroducing distancing and mask-wearing when seeing
Summer’s almost over, but that doesn’t mean we still can’t get outdoors — even during the coronavirus pandemic. You can still safely enjoy a weekend getaway this fall across the country, says travel expert Heather Davis. Davis recently joined Jeff McArthur and Carolyn Mackenzie of Global News’ The Morning Show and shared the best road
Kaye Banez cried with relief after learning that her eight-year-old son Lazarus, who is on the autism spectrum, can enroll at his school remotely this fall. The mother in Richmond, B.C., said school staff told her earlier that Lazarus would need to return to his Grade 3 classes in person by mid-November or face removal
The coronavirus pandemic is making both parents and educators rethink what back to school will look like. If you’re sending your child back this season, there may be some concern around safety. Speaking with hosts Jeff McArthur and Carolyn Mackenzie of Global News’ The Morning Show, infectious diseases expert Dr. Isaac Bogoch went through some
Angela Wynn had just launched her own project management business, hitting a career stride after years of struggle that began with earning an undergraduate degree as a single mother. Then the coronavirus pandemic hit, forcing many schools to shift online. The now-married mother of five saw little choice but to give up her newly minted
Canada’s top doctor on Friday offered some advice to those grappling with whether it’s a good idea to attend various events amid the coronavirus pandemic. “Canadians should ask themselves some quick check questions — two about their risk factors and two about the location of the event or activity they’re thinking of attending,” Canada’s chief public
He dedicated his career to saving the lives of others as a volunteer firefighter and primary care paramedic in Banff National Park, but two-and-a-half years ago, JP Middleton’s journey would pivot forever. “It’s a feeling of absolute helplessness. You’re lying there and you can’t move your lower body,” the married father-of-two said. “I was stuck
Skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to protect yourself from catching the coronavirus, Canada’s chief medical officer said on Wednesday, adding that going solo remains the lowest risk sexual option in a pandemic. Dr. Theresa Tam said in a statement there is little chance of catching COVID-19 from semen or vaginal
Between Alberta’s economic downturn and the Fort McMurray wildfires, Edmonton’s Food Bank was pushed to the limit in 2016. The organization bolstered staff and volunteers and purchased trucks to meet the needs of thousands of hungry families. READ MORE: Fort McMurray food bank struggles to meet ‘off the charts’ demand Four years later, the demand remains
GENEVA — The emergency authorization of COVID-19 vaccines requires a “great deal of seriousness and reflection,” the World Health Organization said on Monday after the United States announced it was considering fast-tracking candidate drugs. Although every country had the right to approve drugs without completing full trials, “it is not something that you do very
At 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, the U.K. government issued its latest changes to its COVID-19 travel corridors “safe list,” i.e. countries from which travellers do not need to self-isolate on arrival in England. Cuba was added to the safe list, but the Czech Republic, Jamaica and Switzerland were taken off. Confusingly, the other
With kids across Canada heading back to school this week and the weeks to come, parents have many questions around possible coronavirus vaccines, masks for kids and even testing. Speaking with hosts Jeff McArthur and Carolyn Mackenzie of Global News’ The Morning Show, Dr. Lukasz Kwapisz based in Houston, Texas, went through some of the
A statue of Princess Diana, commissioned last year by her sons, Princes William and Harry, will be installed at Kensington Palace’s Sunken Garden on what would’ve been her 60th birthday. The statue was supposed to be installed on the anniversary of her death (Aug. 31), but it was postponed due to COVID-19. A ceremony is
The NHL has postponed all four of its playoff games scheduled for Thursday and Friday in the aftermath of the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Wisconsin last weekend. The players requested the postponements and the league supported the decision, the NHL and NHL Players’ Association said in a joint statement released
Face masks help reduce coronavirus transmission, which has prompted mandates and expert recommendations for their use where social distancing is difficult. As the world emerges from shutdowns, wearing face masks for extended periods of time in settings such as offices will increase. While these protective measures are essential to combating COVID-19’s spread, a new phenomenon
Back-to-school will look different for kids this year and for those parents sending their little ones back to classrooms amid COVID-19, we all know for some, masks will be mandatory. On top of social distancing and wearing Health Canada-approved masks, children’s masks at retailers come in a variety of price points and patterns. But for
ATLANTA — New guidance from U.S. President Donald Trump‘s administration that declares teachers to be “critical infrastructure workers” could give the green light to exempting teachers from quarantine requirements after being exposed to COVID-19 and instead send them back into the classroom. Keeping teachers without symptoms in the classroom, as a handful of school districts
Roberta Battaglia doesn’t get nervous. The 10-year-old Canadian singer, who recently made it to the semi-finals of America’s Got Talent, spoke with the hosts of The Morning Show on Global News about her limited stage fright. When asked if she got nervous performing in front of celebrity judges and a large audience, Battaglia didn’t budge.
Victim after victim lined up on Tuesday to describe Joseph DeAngelo as a “sick monster,” “horrible man” and “subhuman” who stole their innocence and changed their lives during a more than decade-long reign of rape and murder that earned him the nickname Golden State Killer. The daughter of one rape victim gave him an obscene