Category: Try Not to Smile

The concept originated in the UK and has been taken up by artists from across Newfoundland and Labrador, who are creating images of health workers and others whose labour is essential.

11-year-old Alex Pound is using his 3D printer to make and then donate ear protectors for frontline workers who have to wear a mask all day.

The London Symphonia Brass Quintet took their show on the road to play for staff and patients at two local hospitals and a long-term care home.

Featuring landscape prints selected by the artist, Darlene Kulig, these Canadian-sourced masks are designed to mimic a smile and intended to evoke happiness. A portion of each sale is going to The Craig Kulig Memorial Fund to help fund cancer research at the Ottawa Hospital.

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board set up the #ThankYouFromOCDSB campaign to offer support and encouragement to front-line workers fighting COVID-19 in their community.

The gallery created the exhibit as part of its Creative Wellness partnership with the Ottawa Hospital.

76-year-old Jessie Jacobs discharged after prolonged hospitalization with COVID-19.

Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrated Canada Day by speaking with British Columbia doctors and nurses over Zoom.

Echogram is working with the University of Toronto’s Black Medical Students Association on the project, which celebrates individuals making a difference on the front lines of COVID-19.

A Toronto-based company is mailing free, custom-made crochet dolls to children, designed to look just like their health care moms and dads.

With trips out into the community not possible during COVID-19, staff at Aberdeen Hospital found a fun way to safely bring frozen desserts to residents.

Nadia Amimi has worn a different costume every day for the past ten weeks while hosting trivia for children.

Laughs for the Front will take place on Saturday, June 20 at 8pm EST and will feature such noted comedians as Tom Green and Tommy Chong.

Montreal mother met her son for a first time nearly two months after giving birth.

Members have a wide range of singing experience but say it helps them feel connected and eases their worries.

Perth local Ryan Murphy’s game, “Car, Car, Truck,” generates silly fun with real community impact.

University of Ottawa medical students built the online space Creating through COVID so that health workers from around the world can post and share art inspired by the pandemic.

Echogram, run by three medical students from UBC and U of T, offers hand-drawn portraits in exchange for donations to the Frontline Fund, which supports Canadian hospitals.

Gemma Donn's virtual performances provide birthday cheer for isolated patients.

Mixbus Studio is spreading summer cheer on a tour of Quebec's long-term care homes.

11-year-old David Bowie loves the public library, but since it’s closed due to COVID-19, the Schurman family created one he can visit safely.

Group participants build art projects around a weekly theme, which are then delivered to a local long-term care facility.

Docs that Rock, a band composed of Canadian emergency physicians, have created an inspiring video cover of Tom Petty’s classic song.

The shoes were released for pre-sale on April 23 and sold out within a few hours.

Clément Maltais beat the virus without spending a single day in hospital.