Julianna Perkins

Julianna originally joined the CBC as a Joan Donaldson Scholar and has stuck around since. She currently works with CBC Radio. Connect with her on Twitter at @J_C_Perkins

Latest from Julianna Perkins

Having trouble reaching 10,000 steps a day? You might not need that many, anyway

It might be surprise you to know the 10,000-step daily target was actually chosen at random as part of a marketing campaign. But researchers have since probed the long-accepted step goal to figure out exactly how many steps it takes to see maximum benefits.

Newcomers to Quebec need more opportunities to learn about Indigenous history, activists say

Organizations are seeking to bridge the gap between newcomer and Indigenous communities by teaching the full scope of Canadian history.

5 years in, Syrian refugees say it's been hard but they are adjusting to Montreal

For the thousands of Syrian refugee families who've settled in Canada since 2015's Operation Syrian Refugees, five years of routine and stability are worth celebrating.

Black Montreal figure skater's unconventional routines earn him millions of views on TikTok, Instagram

The Russian-born, Montreal-raised athlete retired from competitive figure skating in 2018 and has found worldwide fame online through his creative and unconventional approach to the sport.
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Provinces that acted faster had more success limiting spread of COVID-19, data suggests

As the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hit many parts of the country, provinces that were quick to act with strict containment measures have been more successful in limiting the spread, a CBC News analysis suggests.