Meghan Collie
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Toronto, ON, Canada
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What is rhabdomyolysis? What to know about the rare ‘leaky muscle’ syndrome
It's relatively rare, but when it does happen, it's painful and potentially life-threatening. → Read More
Do you need a mask to exercise indoors?
The gym is going to look a lot different amid the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say. → Read More
Changing logos is a start, but experts say racialized brands need to do even more
The figure of Aunt Jemima 'makes conversations of real Black women who were enslaved difficult for people to understand,' one expert said. → Read More
Can I refuse a temperature check? What to know about the COVID-19 screening tool
Dr. Theresa Tam said 'temperature taking is not effective at all' in May, but some businesses have implemented the measure anyway. → Read More
You might be wearing your mask, gloves wrong. How to use PPE properly
Public health officials highly recommend that you wear a mask when you leave the house if you're not going to be able to practice physical distancing. → Read More
Kindergarten to Grade 12: What schools could look like in September, by region
Masks? Smaller classes? Days at home? Questions remain about how the average classroom will look in September. → Read More
How many people can I see at once? Coronavirus social rules by region
The federal government continues to emphasize the need for physical distancing, good hand hygiene and staying home as much as possible. → Read More
Planes, salons and grocery stores: Companies that require face masks in Canada
It's well within the rights of a company to refuse a customer if they aren't wearing a face mask, a business law expert says. → Read More
Racialized groups in Canada will ‘lose’ in the post-pandemic economy. Experts aren’t surprised
The majority of Canadians (59 per cent) are optimistic all groups will be included equally in the recovery process, but experts say it's unlikely. → Read More
Is it safe to stay hotels? What you need to know about booking a room during COVID-19
The main areas of concern at a hotel are interactions with staff and other guests in common areas, and the way rooms are cleaned. → Read More
Movie theatres are starting to reopen — but are they safe?
Experts worry that stuffing several people into an enclosed space for several hours will lead to the spread of COVID-19. → Read More
Restaurants are set to reopen, but your meal will come with a side of COVID-19 rules
Masks and gloves for all workers and limited seating are just some of the changes coming to Canada's restaurant scene amid the coronavirus outbreak. → Read More
The best (and worst) hand soaps for frequent handwashing
Increased handwashing amid the coronavirus pandemic, combined with the frequent use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer, can quickly lead to dry, cracked hands. → Read More
Canadians on Pride in the pandemic: What ‘began as a protest continues to be a protest’
"While we might be missing the parade and the parties, there is a way in which the current protests around the world against police violence have a lot to do with what pride stands for," one expert said. → Read More
Summer patios beckon, but thanks to COVID-19, they won’t be quite the same
Servers wearing masks, six feet between tables and other changes are expected to keep patio-goers safe from COVID-19, health experts say. → Read More
Jeffrey Epstein Investigators Formally Ask To Talk To Prince Andrew
U.S. prosecutors believe the royal could have key information about Epstein, who was in jail on dozens of sex-trafficking charges when he was found dead in his cell. → Read More
Bending the rules to go to the cottage? Here’s how to be safe
The main concern is that city dwellers will bring the virus to smaller towns where it doesn't yet exist, putting residents in danger and placing strain on the health-care system. → Read More
Did you lose a loved one to COVID-19? Global wants to help remember them
We want to know your favourite memories, the personality quirks you miss so much, how much you loved their smiles or their eyes or their hugs. → Read More
Raising an ally: How to talk to your child about the death of George Floyd, anti-Black racism
Teaching your child about racism will be uncomfortable, but that doesn't mean it should be ignored. → Read More
Slow Wi-Fi? How to boost your internet when everyone is working from home
When millions of Canadians were forced to work from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, Wi-Fi connectivity was quickly revealed as a widespread problem. → Read More