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Salons and barbers to take a financial hit as they start to reopen

Salons and barbers to take a financial hit as they start to reopen

Salons and barbershops are starting to reopen in some parts of Canada with more on the way, but the industry says the measures needed to keep everyone safe while getting a haircut will mean a big financial hit
CANADA: Schools face daunting, unique reopening challenges during pandemic

CANADA: Schools face daunting, unique reopening challenges during pandemic

Experts weigh in on how schools can adapt to the new reality
BEYOND LOCAL: How to keep your hair healthy even when you can’t visit a salon

BEYOND LOCAL: How to keep your hair healthy even when you can’t visit a salon

Lifestyle expert says there has never been a better time to give your hair some TLC
COVID-19: Ontario to provide update on reopening plan for provincial economy

COVID-19: Ontario to provide update on reopening plan for provincial economy

Stage 1 in the reopening framework includes allowing more people to gather at certain events
CANADA: First Nations, governments to sign agreement reached during pipeline protests

CANADA: First Nations, governments to sign agreement reached during pipeline protests

Politicians say the agreement will help to rebuild relationships after anti-pipeline protests and blockades earlier this year
CANADA: Gradual reopening of national parks, historic sites to be announced

CANADA: Gradual reopening of national parks, historic sites to be announced

The plan involves some 38 parks and 171 historic sites, including lighthouses, forts, canals and monuments, that are administered by Parks Canada
ONTARIO: 99-year-old Newmarket man walking 100k to support hospitals in COVID-19 battle

ONTARIO: 99-year-old Newmarket man walking 100k to support hospitals in COVID-19 battle

George Markow has been walking laps for more than a month now, hoping to raise $100,000 for Southlake and Sunnybrook
COVID-19: Virus consipracy-theory video shows challenges for big tech

COVID-19: Virus consipracy-theory video shows challenges for big tech

Tech companies worry abut how easy it is to spread misinformation online
WORLD: Cruise ship bookings jump 600% as Carnival reveals plans to resume trips in August

WORLD: Cruise ship bookings jump 600% as Carnival reveals plans to resume trips in August

Company plans to release eight ships leaving from Port Canaveral and Miami in Florida and Galveston, Texas
COVID-19: Canada wants to extend U.S. travel ban another 30 days, source says

COVID-19: Canada wants to extend U.S. travel ban another 30 days, source says

Trudeau says it's still 'too early' for Canada to confront challenge of reopening shared border