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winter

An illustration of a colourful winter scene. Two people, one in a wheelchair and one with a walker, move along a path next to a skating rink while someone skates. 
The Longest Winter

Will COVID-19 Change How We Think About Disability?

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 - by Aimee Louw

From prioritizing pedestrian spaces to proliferating online hangouts, the pandemic has made accessibility mainstream. Will it last?

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A figure walking along a path in an otherworldly twilight
The Longest Winter

Having a Miserable Winter? Go for a Walk

February 4, 2021February 10, 2021 - by Dan Rubinstein

Getting your daily steps is the perfect winter activity, now more than ever

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Illustration of a small, person-shaped orange figure sitting in the corner of the screen. The rest of the screen is filled with moody and dark blue, purple and black streaks.
Health

The Mental Health Toll of a Pandemic Winter

November 20, 2020November 21, 2020 - by Gabrielle Drolet

There’s no blanket solution for the challenges of the cold dark season. But there are ways to make it more bearable

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Illustration by Paul Kim
Society

The Fine Art of Getting a Child into a Snowsuit

December 13, 2016April 2, 2020 - by Sasha Grigorieva

In Finland, they do it well

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Sports

How Tobogganing Works in 2015

January 8, 2015June 19, 2020 - by Jonathan Kay

Whether on the slopes or back at home, modern parents have forgotten how to let kids have fun on their own

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