Olivia Bowden

CBC News • 9th November 2020

COVID-19 and gun violence creating a two-front battle for Jane and Finch residents

Days after a 12-year-old and three other teens were shot in Toronto's Jane and Finch neighbourhood, community leaders are challenging the municipality to prioritize tackling gun violence and the COVID-19 pandemic.

CBC News • 25th October 2020

Here's what you need to know about 2 federal byelections in Toronto today

Two federal byelections are being held in Toronto on Monday and residents will head to the polls amid the COVID-19 pandemic to choose two new MPs.

CBC News • 3rd October 2020

A second wave of COVID-19 has hit Toronto, but here's why the first wave never ended in some neighbourhoods

While Toronto is reporting an alarming resurgence of COVID-19 infections following a summer of eased restrictions — some neighbourhoods never experienced relief from the first wave, community workers say.

CBC News • 17th September 2020

Multiple provinces are seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases. What needs to be done now?

A resurgence in coronavirus infections in several provinces over the last few weeks has raised alarms about current disease control measures in place and what steps need to be taken to curb the spread of the virus.

CBC News • 15th September 2020

Hospitalizations steady despite rising COVID-19 cases. But this could change quickly, experts say

An uptick in COVID-19 cases across the country in the last 10 days has prompted many public health officials to remind Canadians to be on high alert and follow set guidelines to limit the spread.

CBC News • 10th September 2020

Multiple Instagram accounts detail racism, abuse at Canadian universities

Most of the university students and alumni who run these accounts say they are using the experiences shared on Instagram to hold their universities accountable and suggest actions they want immediately incorporated by their schools.

CBC News • 29th August 2020

Defund the police protests held in Toronto as demonstrators point to government inaction

Protests are being held in Toronto on Saturday to continue calls to defund the police, just days after the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) cleared police officers of wrongdoing in the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet.

CBC News • 25th August 2020

Culturally relevant dementia care system's missing piece, advocates say

Zeba Taj would often come home sobbing after a shift at the long-term care home in Ottawa where she worked for three years.

CBC News • 20th August 2020

Communities hit hardest by COVID-19 need more long-term support from city, advocates say

Nearly a month after the city released data showing 83 per cent of Toronto's COVID-19 cases affect Black people and other people of colour, community associations say they are concerned about a lack of long-term investment by the city in the hardest hit neighbourhoods.

CBC News • 14th August 2020

Dozens of organizations condemn OPP for no charges laid in the death of a mentally ill man

More than 60 groups including legal, mental health advocacy and faith-based organizations across Canada have issued statements condemning the Ontario Provincial Police's decision this month not to lay charges in the death of Soleiman Faqiri.

CBC News • 13th August 2020

Ontario education minister 'unlocks' $500M to improve distancing, ventilation for back-to-school

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce says he's "unlocked" $500 million in funding to enhance physical distancing and improve air quality as multiple teachers' unions claim the province's current plan violates provincial health and safety law.

CBC News • 11th August 2020

Tory tables 'sweeping' reforms to Toronto police, including budget reallocation

Toronto Mayor John Tory announced the start of what he calls sweeping reforms to the Toronto Police Services following the publication of a new city report that outlines more than 80 recommendations to address systemic racism within the force.

Global News • 21st July 2020

‘There’s no way I’m going back’: Why some Canadians are cancelling their gym memberships

Kam Khan has spent the last decade going to GoodLife Fitness at least four times a week to get his workouts in.

Global News • 21st July 2020

Indigenous people need more support to weather 2nd wave of COVID-19: experts

While Canada continues with its reopening process, experts are concerned that the needs of Indigenous communities are being neglected when it comes to combating the coronavirus pandemic.

Global News • 19th July 2020

Divorces have increased during the coronavirus pandemic and lawyers are expecting more

After months of considering divorce, Julia and her husband finally separated on May 1.

Global News • 18th July 2020

‘Maskne’: How to prevent acne and other skin problems caused by face masks

Wearing a face mask has become a common part of everyday life for Canadians due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Global News • 18th July 2020

Coronavirus took their lives. Here’s how their families will remember them

From coast-to-coast-to-coast, the coronavirus pandemic has upended the lives of Canadians. More than 8,800 people have died so far. But they are more than statistics. They were people, much loved and greatly missed: mothers, grandfathers, Indigenous elders, business owners, immigrants and community advocates.

Global News • 15th July 2020

U.S.-Canada border crossings are increasing. Here’s what needs to happen to keep COVID-19 out

As the United States grapples with an avalanche of new cases of the novel coronavirus, the border between the country and Canada remains closed to non-essential travel.

Global News • 13th July 2020

Restaurants may be reopening, but that doesn’t make indoor dining safe: experts

Dining inside a restaurant is an experience many Ontarians haven’t had in months, since the province entered a state of emergency in March due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Global News • 5th July 2020

Black in small-town Canada: From racism to building inclusive communities

Seeing Confederate flags sold and displayed around Stratford, Ont., had left Edward Smith feeling disappointed and disturbed.