Whether it s inspiring gratitude in others by doing a good deed, or finding something in your life that you re thankful for right now, it s important to express gratitude to get through a pandemic. In some cases, showing gratitude is more than a feeling, it s an action. At Halifax s Ummah Mosque, volunteers have spent the month of Ramadan preparing and handing out free meals to the community with a goal of giving 10,000 meals by Eid, which begins Wednesday. Many of the meals are given to workers on the frontlines in the battle against COVID-19. We were amazed at how many volunteers were showing up at the first days of the convention centre, and we said that we need to show our appreciation to the work, says Imam Abdallah Yousri.
HALIFAX As parts of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick deal with COVID-19 outbreaks and tightened restrictions, many Maritimers say the past year has taken a toll on their mental health. Health professionals say we must continue to support each other as we navigate through the pandemic together. A new report by the HR company Morneau Shepel shows a decline in our wellbeing, with a negative mental health score among Canadians for 12th months in a row. I ve been feeling a roller coaster of emotions. There is good days and bad days. I m worried about how we re going to get through this phase of the pandemic,” says Tammy Dunlop-Caya, a resident of Hatchet Lake, N.S.
HALIFAX, N.S. With vaccine rollout ramping-up, more and more Canadians are jumping at the chance to roll-up their sleeves. But that hasn’t always been the case.
A new poll – conducted by marketing research firm Leger in partnership with the Canadian Press – suggests 80 per cent of Canadians intend to get vaccinated - up significantly from 63-per-cent last October. There’s no shortage of opinions on why the entire population isn’t onboard. The constant-barrage of information is likely a factor, according-to the experts, but so too is a growing herd psychology as others get the needle. Residents making-their-way inside the Halifax Forum for their long-awaited COVID shots have their own ideas.
HALIFAX On Thursday, Halifax city streets were full of an optimistic kind of hustle and bustle. People were masking up, moving about, and making the most of the day. In a showcase of perseverance, some small businesses even managed to survive the pandemic. I just think people adapt as a rule, said Mike Martin, who interviewed with CTV News while walking downtown. It’s just human nature. Martin also provided a historical example, a previous pandemic. It’s going to be like the roaring 20s, said Martin, looking forward to things getting back to normal. Everyone’s gonna be out eating, drinking and having some fun, he added with a laugh.
According to Stats Canada, the number of people working from home has gone up by nearly 700,000 to 5.4-million in January, and registered psychologist Dr. Dayna Lee-Baggley of Halifax says many of us are feeling fed up and fatigued.