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Living with other people doesn't always mix with a pandemic that forces people to stay inside, and an expert in family relations says COVID-19 is causing some people to reassess their living arrangements. It's highlighting the need for people to talk about what is and isn't working in shared spaces, said Robyn Pitman, a registered clinical counsellor and lecturer in the sociology department at the University of British Columbia.

Ontario premier Doug Ford says he won’t release a list of medical experts guiding his pandemic response because of privacy concerns. Ford defended those advisers today after questions were raised about which epidemiologists and scientists are giving him advice on the province’s reopening.

When public relations firm Veritas Communications welcomes its staff back to work, its 65 employees will gain a new colleague in a role the company has never had before: occupational health nurse. The nurse will administer daily temperature checks for employees, guests and couriers, inspect work areas to ensure they are being sanitized regularly and train staff on health and safety practices.

Planes and boats loaded with personal protective equipment and other COVID-19 supplies continue to arrive in Canada as the federal government moves to increase the domestic stockpile of crucial gear.