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'I just felt ill,' says woman whose mastectomy was cancelled because of the COVID-19 crisis
Sydney Loney has been waiting for weeks for her cancer surgery. And now, because of the demands on the Canadian health-care system during the COVID-19 pandemic, her double-mastectomy has been put off indefinitely.
'I know you from somewhere': Ex-NHLer delivers takeout for his wife's restaurant
Retired Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Tomáš Kaberle might not be on the ice anymore, but he's still busy working — this time for his restauraneur wife.
Beast of burden, or animal athlete? Donkeys were used for polo in ancient China, study finds
Researchers have uncovered the first archeological evidence that donkeys were used for more than just work, but for the sport of polo.
Need a break from pandemic news? Check out these 5 funny stories from As It Happens
In these extremely trying times, everyone needs to give themselves a little mental break from the overwhelming pandemic news.
Book about a random Sunday in the U.S. proves 'there's no such thing as an ordinary day'
Washington Post reporter Gene Weingarten has a mantra: if you've got the patience to find it, and the skill to tell it, there's a story behind everyone and everything.
As It Happens: The Friday Edition
March 27, 2020
'We have nothing,' says Spanish ER doctor on front lines of COVID-19 crisis
Dr. Ana Giménez has a dire warning for Canadian health-care professionals: Get ready for the worst.
Egyptian women jailed for protesting prison conditions during pandemic
Ahdaf Soueif was protesting the conditions of Egyptian prisoners during the coronavirus pandemic when she became one herself.
Uninsured U.S. cancer patient with COVID-19 says $50K hospital bill might bankrupt her
Danni Askini had to fight tooth and nail just to get tested for the coronavirus. Now she's fighting to cover the cost of her treatment.
As It Happens: The Thursday Edition
March 26, 2020
Asterix illustrator Albert Uderzo left behind a 'magnificent legacy': author Cressida Cowell
Albert Uderzo, co-creator and illustrator of Asterix comics, died Tuesday of a heart attack at the age of 92.
From our archives: Meet the Kentucky man who sees art in crunchy Cheetos cheese curls
Where most people see a crunchy cheese curl, Andy Huot instead sees art.
As It Happens: The Wednesday Edition
March 25, 2020
How one Italian town managed to stop the coronavirus in its tracks
At the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, the small Italian city of Vò had a dubious honour of being the site of the county's first COVID-19 death. Now it's a beacon of hope for the world.
Olympics postponement 'heartbreaking' but right, says Canadian wrestling champ
While the 2020 Tokyo Olympics have been officially postponed because of COVID-19, Canadian Olympic gold medal wrestler Erica Wiebe says she's proud that Canada was the first to back out of the games.
As It Happens: Tuesday Edition
March 24, 2020
P.E.I. farmer keeps social distance by hurling pork products to hungry customers
A Prince Edward Island pig farmer is literally throwing bacon and sausages at his customers through their car windows in order to maintain social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic — and people keep coming back for more.
As Canada ramps up restrictions, a Wuhan resident describes what months of lockdown feels like
As It Happens reconnected with a Wuhan resident, who spent the last two months in lockdown. He said the very scary situation brought him closer to his parents and built trust in his community.
From our archives: That time rescue workers saved a couple from a rhododendron forest
How exactly did two experienced hill walkers become trapped in a dense rhododendron forest in Ireland?
This man is 'climbing Mount Denali' for charity — from inside his apartment building
Patrick Swadden is spending his social isolation time climbing a mountain for charity — sort of.
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As It Happens: The Monday Edition
March 20, 2020
Canadian doctor who works in Gaza makes 3D-printed face shields for COVID-19
A Canadian doctor is using the skills he picked up working in the Gaza Strip to fight the COVID-19 pandemic at home.
Margaret Atwood, Waubgeshig Rice and Daniel Kalla share their pandemic reading lists
In this new time of social distancing, there are all kinds of tips and tricks circulating to keep us feeling connected. But three Canadian authors with a penchant for the dystopian have a suggestion — pick up a book.
As It Happens: Friday Edition
March 20, 2020
A Toronto doctor describes working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic
Dr. Naheed Dosani is usually a palliative care doctor. But this week, he's working on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis, helping people get tested for the virus caused by the coronavirus spreading rapidly around the world.
