reopening

“It’s like the ultimate bubble”: Camp director Jack Goodman on why kids desperately need overnight camp this summer

"I've been hearing from parents who say that going to camp is the first thing their child has been excited about all year"

“Some barbers are hosting haircutting parties in their condos”: A Q&A with the hairstylist petitioning the province to reopen salons

Glassbox Barbershop's Peter Gosling on his shop's “hospital-grade” hygiene protocols, why al fresco salons are not the answer and why the dangerous haircut black market is booming

“We’re using actors’ partners and kids as co-stars and camera operators”: This casting director has worked on more than 65 projects during Covid

"My cameraperson was looking at an audition tape someone filmed in front of their shower curtain, and said 'Man, that video looks like a Dexter kill room.'"

Inside the new Toronto Sport Club, a 30,000-square-foot, member’s-only sports bar specifically designed for physical distancing

It's meant to be a substitute for stadiums and Jurassic Park—at least until we can watch real sports again

“We’re disinfecting shower stalls after every use”: What reopening looks like at five Toronto gyms

We spoke with gym staffers about the precautions they're taking—including outdoor workouts, plexiglass barriers and hospital-grade air filters

“We’ve ordered a couple of remote-controlled UV sterilizing robots”: All the futuristic ways office buildings will change when it’s time to go back to work

Expect round-the-clock cleaning, elevator scheduling apps and touchless everything

Contact tracing, timed tickets and plexiglass galore: How five Toronto museums are revamping for Covid times

Sadly, the Bat Cave remains closed for now

“People are concerned that mainlanders will come over to party on the beaches”: Toronto Islanders respond to the reopened ferry services

"Two of the last three seasons, we were hit by floods, and then season four we got Covid-19. We’re used to adapting!"

“If you don’t want to wear a mask, your tattoo can wait”: Toronto tattoo artists on what it’s like to reopen their business

"I think the government is prioritizing the economy over safety. I'm not ready to go back to business as usual"

“We’re booked solid for the next three weeks”: Toronto hair stylists on their reopening plans

"Going forward, we’ll be working at a third of our capacity. I’m not sure it’s going to be worthwhile to stay in business"

“Clients are the nicest they’ve ever been—I’m getting $100 tips”: Four house cleaners describe what it’s like to go back to work during the pandemic

“We’re screening workers and clients 24 to 48 hours before a scheduled clean to ensure that no one is experiencing any symptoms”