Health Features Jobs in demand: The pros and cons of becoming midwife Midwives still face barriers despite high interest in their services.
Health Features Fewer contacts means less mental health support during COVID-19 COVID-19 has resulted in unique living situations, causing many to rely on fewer people for mental health support.
Health Features Canadian mask makers prepare for change as COVID-19 variants spread To prevent transmission of COVID-19 variants, upping the standard for mask wearing might be the next step.
Education Post-secondary school work placements go virtual Online job placements and co-op programs have opened up opportunities for students to work internationally.
Health Features What having COVID-19 is like: Two Canadians talk diagnosis and recovery Two Canadians explain how they caught COVID-19, how they handled symptoms and the lingering effects—physical and mental
Health Features Shame and blame won't save you from COVID-19 Shame and blame have played a role in the COVID-19 pandemic from the beginning.
Health Features Is COVID-19 transmission risk higher in cold winter weather? Some epidemiologists have raised concerns about increased risk of transmission in cold weather.
LGBT How the pandemic led these Canadians to come out as queer and non-binary Isolation and free time has also given some Canadians the space to reflect on their gender identity and sexuality.
Finance COVID-19 in Canada: Canadians working from home could be eligible for a tax break A Statistics Canada survey found there were 2.4 million Canadians working from home, who normally wouldn't be, due to the pandemic.
Food Notes Canadian food prices to outpace inflation in 2021: report The report noted that COVID-19 impacted the Canadian agri-food supply chain.