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Fears and tension mount for commuters still heading to work
December 10, 2020 - 12:00 PM

NEW YORK - One by one, the fears creep in as Aura Morales rides the bus to her job at CVS in Los Angeles. A passenger boards without a mask but she doesn't dare confront him. More riders board and it's impossible to stay six feet apart. Driving to work isn't an option; Morales can't afford a car, especially after her work hours were cut.
Trick or Treat? Experts divided on letting kids go out on Halloween due to COVID risk
October 30, 2020 - 1:00 AM

As COVID-19 case numbers continue to creep up in much of the country, some parents are feeling spooked about letting their children trick-or-treat on Halloween.
Trick or Treat? Experts divided on letting kids go out on Halloween due to COVID risk
October 14, 2020 - 7:35 AM

As COVID-19 case numbers continue to creep up in parts of the country, some parents are feeling spooked about letting their children trick-or-treat on Halloween.
Navajo woman who survived COVID-19 finds joy in simple steps
September 06, 2020 - 2:40 PM

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - An ambulance whisked Carol Todecheene from her house in late March as some of her 13 rescue dogs barked and neighbours stood in their yards wondering what was wrong.
VIRUS DIARY: Isolation and patience on a quiet Gaza farm
April 10, 2020 - 6:01 AM

I haven't spent more than a single night at my family's farm on the northern edge of Gaza since an Israeli airstrike killed my father there more than a decade ago. But the arrival of the coronavirus has upended our notions of danger and refuge.
Extreme weather has gardeners looking for resilient plants
February 04, 2020 - 5:23 AM

Fiercer and more frequent natural disasters in recent years have many homeowners re-evaluating their landscaping. Many are restocking with trees and plants more resilient in the face of storms, fires and flooding.
San Francisco residents use rocks to block homeless camping
October 01, 2019 - 9:09 PM

SAN FRANCISCO - A group of San Francisco neighbours said they had to do something to make their street safe. Their answer? Some giant rocks.
Christian pilgrims march through Jerusalem for Good Friday
April 19, 2019 - 6:59 AM

JERUSALEM - Thousands of Christian pilgrims and clergy members marched through the ancient stone alleys of Jerusalem's Old City, retracing Jesus' path to crucifixion in observation of Good Friday.
To understand life expectancy fall, start in West Virginia
December 18, 2018 - 11:56 AM

MADISON, W.Va. - If you want to understand why U.S. life expectancy is declining, West Virginia is a good place to start.
Bikes everywhere! Dockless bikes up access, sometimes chaos
March 03, 2018 - 7:10 AM

DALLAS - Shared bikes that can be left wherever the rider ends up are helping more people get access to the mode of transportation that reduces car traffic and increases exercise. But they are also producing some chaos — discarded bikes cluttering public spaces, blocking sidewalks and even placed in trees and lakes.
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iNwine Wednesday: Robin Ridge Winery 2019 Gamay
I have a crush on Gamay these days and I'm obviously not the only one with #GoGamay trending. Thankfully there are some amazing B.C. Gamays to enjoy. You may have tried this cousin of Pinot Noir, its name and region in France is Beaujolais.

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Lifestyle News

Fears and tension mount for commuters still heading to work

Trick or Treat? Experts divided on letting kids go out on Halloween due to COVID risk

Trick or Treat? Experts divided on letting kids go out on Halloween due to COVID risk

Navajo woman who survived COVID-19 finds joy in simple steps

VIRUS DIARY: Isolation and patience on a quiet Gaza farm

Extreme weather has gardeners looking for resilient plants

San Francisco residents use rocks to block homeless camping

Christian pilgrims march through Jerusalem for Good Friday

To understand life expectancy fall, start in West Virginia

Bikes everywhere! Dockless bikes up access, sometimes chaos

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