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You can watch Broadway musicals online for free right now

- Amid the coronavirus crisis, New York City has taken drastic measures to curtail the rise of new cases. The city is moving toward a full shutdown, with schools, restaurants, bars, and other businesses being closed down for an extended period. As part of the measure to prevent public gatherings over 500 people, several Broadway theatres […]

Australia braces for up to 150,000 coronavirus deaths

- Australia could see as many as 150,000 deaths from the coronavirus, according to new statistics. Paul Kelly, the country’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer, predicts that 20 to 60 percent of the population could see infections. Under the best-case scenario with a 20 percent infection rate, approximately 50,000 out of 5 million infected people would die. […]

WestJet warns recent passengers of possible coronavirus exposure on flights this month

- Passengers of WestJet flights that flew this month may have been exposed to the coronavirus, according to the airline. An announcement was posted on the website on Tuesday night, listing six recent flights that carried passengers who tested positive for COVID-19. Prior to this, there were already eight other WestJet flights on the list of […]

Canada selected to be the official site for a captive whale sanctuary

- Canada will soon be the new home of a captive whale sanctuary that will allow rescued whales to live the remainder of their lives in peace. The U.S.-based conservation group, The Whale Sanctuary Project, has chosen a site on the eastern shore of Nova Scotia to build the “retirement home” for the aquatic entertainers. These […]

Dear young people, wake up: Coronavirus can be deadly for you too

- In the era of fake news, it’s easy to downplay the severity of the coronavirus crisis. Many people, particularly young adults, are sticking to the narrative that the novel coronavirus is really “not a big deal.” Some say they’re young and healthy so it can’t kill them, and therefore they have no reason to be […]

U.S. could enter hurricane season during peak of coronavirus pandemic

- While the U.S. continues to grapple with an unrelenting rise in coronavirus cases, a look ahead into the near future raises additional concerns for the nation as this year’s Atlantic hurricane season approaches. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is being pushed to its limits as it responds to the coronavirus pandemic while also providing […]

Ontario’s first coronavirus-related death confirmed

- Ontario’s Ministry of Health confirms its first casualty caused by COVID-19. “There has been a death. I’m very sorry and extend my condolences to this person’s family. However, what we determined post-death is that he did test positive for COVID-19,” said Christine Elliott, Ontario’s health minister, to CP24. The victim was a 77-year-old man from […]

How to text like a Filipino: an SMS language primer

- Generally speaking, the Filipino culture is marked by a deep appreciation for singing, dancing, storytelling, boxing, Miss Universe, cheesy teleseryes, air-con, all things sweet and salty, and… wait for it… texting. Yes, texting. It may not seem like it, but Filipinos are actually well-known for their nimble thumbs and cellular savvy. In fact, the Philippines, […]

Air Canada is now allowing passengers to cancel flights for free

- The coronavirus pandemic has several travelers looking to cancel or reschedule their flights. In response to this demand, Air Canada has implemented a new policy that allows travelers to cancel their bookings online without any fees incurred. The fee waiver is the airline’s attempt to counter the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, which has caused […]