It seems no matter where you go in Canada — from the smallest rural town to the largest metropolis, life isn’t what it should be at the end of April.
There are no college students cramming around campuses, preparing for final exams. Elementary and high school yards sit empty.
Tennis courts are abandoned and some playgrounds resemble crime scenes instead of fun zones teeming with kids. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Sure, open-air parks are accessible, people can go for walks, runs and bike rides; but the loss of community gathering is growing more and more difficult for many people.