Ontario expanding asymptomatic COVID-19 testing to pharmacies across the province
Shoppers Drug Mart is currently the only pharmacy chain that will be offering COVID-19 testing in the Waterloo Region.
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Many students say they’re missing out on the true college lifestyle
“I’m definitely missing out on things because my classes are online,” said Isaac Ayala, a first-year student in the Bachelors of Design program at Conestoga College.
AUDIO: A peek inside what it’s like to be a front line health worker during COVID-19
Charlene Arnold, a Registered Practical Nurse at the London Health Sciences Centre, spoke about being a front line worker, the mental impacts of COVID-19 and staying safe.
PODCAST: A dungeon apart
Gamers delve into online Dungeons & Dragons while in isolation over COVID-19.
Dentist offices close amid coronavirus, in-person emergency treatments continue only
“We were one of the first professions to be laid off because our profession was ranked number one most dangerous for transmission,” said Marissa Corak, a dental hygienist at Grover dental care in Hamilton.
AI made in Waterloo looks at lungs to detect COVID-19 infection
A locally developed AI can screen for COVID-19 as fast as you can feed it X-rays.
#Don’tForgetStudents: Campaign pressures feds to expand income support
As they enter a tough job market, many graduating post-secondary students won’t qualify for financial assistance.
2020 Tokyo Olympics delayed one year over coronavirus
“It was a bold move from the Canadian Team but the right move and one that needed to be done,” said Kitchener-based boxer Mandy Bujold who was preparing to compete in Tokyo.
AUDIO: Coronavirus concerns cause athletes’ seasons, and some careers, to end in the blink of an eye
At this time of year, many sports are at the end of the regular season, and some are even deep into playoffs, so the cancellations were heartbreaking for athletes and everyone else involved.
Gas prices plummet over coronavirus, oil-price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia
Due to more people self-isolating because of coronavirus and the current oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia, gas prices have declined drastically.
Conestoga College donates $2 million in medical equipment to local hospitals
The supplies, which include much needed N95 masks, gloves, and other personal protective equipment (PPE) would normally have been used by the students in health care programs.
Waterloo graduate student among research group stuck in Peru amid COVID-19 lockdown
Tasha-Leigh Gauthier, a 26-year-old PhD candidate, is one of several Canadians that are part of a research group now quarantined in a hotel in Cusco, Peru.
New Hamburg farmer talks safety, struggles — and sanity — during COVID-19 pandemic
“Whatever happens, we will figure out a way to supply stores,” says Jenn Pfenning, whose family runs one of the largest organic vegetable farms in Ontario.
