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How Much Is the Life of an Essential Worker Worth?
The pandemic turned retail and food workers into heroes, but most face risks that they never signed up for
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Blah Blah Blah: The Lack of Small Talk Is Breaking Our Brains
Chit-chat is often dismissed as mindless and boring. But its absence over the past year is affecting you more than you think
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Coronavirus Toys Are Going Viral
Plague doctor plushies and COVID-19 collectables are flying off the shelves. Why are we drawn to cutesified versions of the things that scare us most?
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When Death Is Preferable to Taxes
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit helped me survive COVID-19’s first wave. Then the government tried to claw back the cash
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This Pandemic Isn’t Over until Everybody Sings
When the world reopens, karaoke may be the saviour that unites us all
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Housebound and Bored? Turn Yourself into a Human Guinea Pig
During a time of endless lockdowns, self-discovery sometimes means self-experimentation
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How Parks Got Us Through a Tough Winter
The pandemic showed just how important green spaces are to our mental health. How can we keep them accessible during the coldest months?
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What Does “Lockdown” Even Mean Anymore?
One year into COVID-19, our definitions are constantly changing. But, when politics distort our language, people can die
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