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Canada’s first day with zero new COVID-19 infections. It’s what we’re all working toward, together.

Here you’ll find information and resources to help you get through this extraordinary time such as, financial management tips, how to stay productive (and sane) working from home and keeping that quarantine weight off. Any way we can help Canadians feel more secure, less anxious and more optimistic in this time will help get Canada to zero. #HelpZeroCanada

Resources, Guides and Puzzles

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COVID-19 news: Updates and essential resources about pandemic

The novel coronavirus has killed hundreds of thousands of people around the world, and with quarantines, travel restrictions and other measures, nations are mobilizing to save as many lives as possible. Here’s what you need to know

opinion

Vulnerabilities in governance of public health and COVID-19

Good governance is critical in responding to a pandemic, both in the initial stages and as evidence grows on the efficacy of different preventative measures

Colleen M. Flood and Jane Philpott

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Can I go to the gym? Do I have to wear a mask indoors? A guide to COVID-19 rules by province and territory

How large can public gatherings be? Who has to self-isolate? How much physical distancing is required? Which businesses are open? Check back here for updates as governments roll out plans to reopen their economies and prevent a second wave of infections

Puzzles and diversions to exercise your brain

Test your mental mettle with this brain-twisting assortment of word, logic and number puzzles by Fraser Simpson, creator of The Globe and Mail’s cryptic crossword.

‘Who do masks protect: the wearer or other people?’ André Picard answers your questions on face masks and more

Masks principally protect other people, not the wearer. As the saying goes: “Your mask protects me, my mask protects you.”

Employment Questions

Layoffs, salary, EI and more: Your coronavirus and employment questions answered

Employment lawyer Daniel Lublin answers some frequently asked questions employees have about how coronavirus affects their jobs

How to apply for EI and other COVID-19 emergency government income supports

Here is a rundown of the available and soon-to-be-available programs and their requirements

My job has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. What do I do now?

Many businesses have closed, either voluntarily or under provincial bans on non-essential services, and those closings and layoffs have affected hundreds of thousands of people

My business is suffering due to coronavirus. What are the rules around temporarily laying off employees?

As long as the employee provides written consent to the layoff, the business can enact a temporary layoff

opinion

Canada, I know you can beat COVID-19

As part of the Zero Canada Project, The Globe and Mail asked some prominent Canadians to share their thoughts on the current crisis and the path forward for Canada

OPINION

It will take empathy and trust for Canada to thrive in the post-pandemic world

As part of the Zero Canada Project, The Globe and Mail asked some prominent Canadians to share their thoughts on the current crisis and the path forward for Canada

Support Our Healthcare workers

CIBC Holidays for Heroes

Our Healthcare workers have given us so much. And that’s why CIBC is giving them 30 Million Aventura Points in travel vouchers. Thank you to everyone who nominated a healthcare hero. Find out more about CIBC Holidays for Heroes.

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Stay healthy and fit

Fitness

Non-traditional training equipment to make your home gym more like a real gym

Minimalist training is perfect in the time of COVID-19

Sometimes runners just have to trust their gut on digestive issues

After COVID-19 lockdown, fitness enthusiasts reconsider returning to the gym

wellness

Will COVID-19 eventually become like the annual flu?

When is the best time to eat dinner for my metabolism?

Scientists say COVID-19 can lead to brain damage

Understanding immune responses to SARS-CoV-2

Recipes

A moveable feast: This picnic menu celebrates the flavours of summer

Pickles, pesto and jam: 10 easy recipes to add flavour to your meal

A hearty potato salad perfect for a summer picnic

Lucy Waverman: These easy salads and desserts will liven up your summer

Mental health

As new chair of Ontario’s family council, Betty-Lou Kristy draws on her own story of mental health and addiction

Europe’s self-help moment follows months of lockdowns and social isolation

July 2: ‘Much more can be done to protect the vulnerable.’ Readers debate mandatory masks, plus other letters to the editor

Court rules that Ontario mental-health program amounted to assault

Gardening

Climate change keeps changing the game for home gardeners

On the air with Ed Lawrence, the beloved gardening expert who answers our call for normalcy during the pandemic

Seed companies thought coronavirus would ruin their businesses. Instead, demand has soared

I figured out how to keep my elderly parents active in isolation

Support those in need

Second Harvest

Second Harvest rescues and redistributes fresh, perishable food so it doesn’t go to waste and provides millions of meals to vulnerable Canadians.

Support the COVID-19 Emergency Fund

Resources for you

WellCan

Provides Canadians with the support they need to navigate challenges brought on by COVID-19, build resiliency and develop healthy coping mechanisms for the future.

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Family life at home

Parenting

Parents struggle to wean children off ‘perfect storm’ of screen time during pandemic

Parenting in a pandemic: Families worry about COVID-19′s impact on children’s social lives

The lockdown is causing my kids to fight more. How do I help them get along?

Relationships

My daughter is 28, lives at home and doesn’t contribute anything. What should I do?

As the pandemic presses on, some people are reaching out to their exes

I’m going back to the office – how do I deal with colleagues who are fearful of COVID-19 or in denial?

Home & Design

Ask a design expert: How can I add drama to my scuffed-up staircase?

Renovation and home-improvement spending booms as COVID-19 changes consumer habits

Favourite Room: Designer and artist Joanne Swisterski turned a rental apartment into her own space with subtle but personalized decor choices

Education

Canada tweaks rules to help foreign students enroll amid COVID-19 restrictions

July 14: ‘I have never read anything that makes less sense than the proposals being suggested.’ Readers debate plans to reopen schools, plus other letters to the editor

83% of teachers surveyed express concerns about returning to school in September

Resources for you

WE Schools @home

Access free interactive and experiential curriculum-based resources and lesson plans (grades K-12) to complement and support at-home learning.

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Support those in need

Community Food Centres Canada

Community Food Centres Canada's network of 200+ partners provide take-away meals, delivery, food hampers and other emergency supports to those in need.

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Protect your business

Working Remotely

The one thing standing in the way of getting back to the office: Kids

Evening Update: Brazil’s President Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19; WHO acknowledges ‘emerging evidence’ of airborne spread

Changed, changing and will change: adapting to our new and ever-evolving world of work

It’s time to brush up on your soft skills in the age of remote working

management

How to make the best of 2020 - the lost year

How to turn distant ties into job opportunities

Learning the mindset and habits of a good leader

Careers

Does my non-competition clause still apply after I was laid off due to COVID-19?

Sustainable sheep farmer Carrie Woolley: ‘We’ve had a lot of skepticism locally’

This artsy 61-year-old IT specialist isn’t ready to retire. How can he bridge a hobby with experience?

Will I still be eligible to claim CERB if I’m terminated?

Small Businesses

Ottawa, Ontario announce funding to help small businesses set up shop online

Ontario’s small, medium-sized businesses to get nearly a third of regional relief funds

Parents in financial limbo after spending thousands on sports, arts and summer camps derailed by COVID-19

Report on Small Business Newsletter: Entrepreneurs say new rent relief guidelines are still not enough

Globe and Mail Events

Join our new weekly coronavirus call-in

Take a deep dive into the impact of COVID-19 on everything from personal finances to online education to food supply and security at a Globe and Mail virtual event. Watch recordings of previous virtual events or see what’s coming next.

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Resources for you

Royal Society of Canada

Access resources developed by the RSC community of experts to support your thinking and action during this critical time.

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Safeguard your finances

Carrick on Money

Are you following the 10-year rule with your investments?

Rob Carrick

Opinion

Defer payment during the crisis? Stay vigilant

Rita Trichur

Pandemic personal finance update finale: A 10-point checklist of things you should have done by now to protect or improve your money situation

Pandemic Personal Finance Update No. 9: The mark of money success in the next 12 months will be how much you save

Pandemic Personal Finance Update No. 8: How to save $1,000 a month by working at home

Pandemic Personal Finance Update No. 7: Retirement postponed, plus the coming second wave of money stress

Pandemic Personal Finance Update No. 6: First-time home buyers with job security should get preapproved for a mortgage

Pandemic Personal Finance Update No. 5: How to get relief on car payments and free financial planning (Plus, prepare to pay taxes on the CERB)

Pandemic personal finance update No. 4: How the cost of making your mortgage go away for six months could top $2,000

Online marketplaces offer alternative income stream amid pandemic recession

July 14

What can snowbirds do with their U.S. vacation property during the pandemic?

July 13

‘Pandemic drop’ has made Lana unsure whether her sizable investments can really sustain her for life

July 10

The 2020-21 academic year will be the best ever for postsecondary students who need a hand financially

July 1 Updated

PORTFOLIO

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Portfolio gives you the tools that keep your investments moving in the right direction even amid uncertainty

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Resources for you

WE Well-being

Access free tools and resources to foster social, emotional, physical and mental well-being for families, youth and educators.

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Entertainment

Television

Adapting fast: Making day-to-day TV in a pandemic

Battle of the Brits: Acorn and BritBox seek to win over curious, and locked-down, Canadian audiences

Circus of Books and 9/11 Kids: Two great stories of growing up in strange circumstances in the U.S.

No sex, no sin: Why Netflix’s repulsive Too Hot to Handle is an icky hit

Books

Back to the ‘80s: Andrew McCarthy writing Brat Pack book

Inside the fantastical brain of Cloud Atlas author David Mitchell

Twelve children’s books that will inspire and enlighten

It’s the end of the world as we know it, and Jim Carrey feels maybe a little too fine

Music

From reduced-capacity to drive-in concerts, Live Nation assesses options to bring live shows back

Advance, Canada’s Black Music Business Collective, aims to provide a unified voice

Britain's Royal Mint celebrates Elton John with new coin

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With live performances out due to COVID-19, Pacific Opera Victoria gets creative to reach audiences

The Arts

Netflix renews The Crown for a sixth season after all

Country rocker and fiddler Charlie Daniels dies at 83

Critics look to the future as Paris Fashion Week kicks off schedule of digital-only events

British government announces $2-billion bailout to help arts sector recover from COVID-19 pandemic

Resources for you

CAMH - mental health is health

Access resources developed by the CAMH team of experts to support your mental health throughout this critical time.

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Resources for you

United Way 211

Toll-free phone line and online directory connecting Canadians with vital community and social resources from basic needs, to support for seniors and children, to crisis response.

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