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COVID-19: Pandemic has generated buzz about a four-day work week

COVID-19: Pandemic has generated buzz about a four-day work week

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a window is opening for good ideas to move from the fringes to the mainstream — and that includes a four-day work week
BEYOND LOCAL: Layoff messaging matters, experts say

BEYOND LOCAL: Layoff messaging matters, experts say

Why a company lays off employees and who delivers the message to the public and shareholders is important
COVID-19: PM says Canada almost self-sufficient in PPE as businesses step up

COVID-19: PM says Canada almost self-sufficient in PPE as businesses step up

Having a secure domestic supply will be particularly important if there is a second wave of the deadly virus that causes COVID-19 in the fall, triggering another wild, global scramble for PPE
WATCH: Provincial government to spend $4M on programs for seniors

WATCH: Provincial government to spend $4M on programs for seniors

This funding will allow grassroots organizations to develop programs for senior to combat social isolation
ONTARIO: Integrity commissioner an ‘expensive weapon’, Elliot Lake mayor says

ONTARIO: Integrity commissioner an ‘expensive weapon’, Elliot Lake mayor says

Elliot Lake Mayor Dan Marchisella says that fees for an integrity commissioner could range between $150 to $200 an hour
BEYOND LOCAL: How art soothes the soul, helps to ease anxiety and depression

BEYOND LOCAL: How art soothes the soul, helps to ease anxiety and depression

At home or at school, practising art can be used to build capacity for managing mental and emotional well-being
CANADA: COVID-19 increases risk for 'invisible' homeless women, study says

CANADA: COVID-19 increases risk for 'invisible' homeless women, study says

Statistics Canada data from 2019 shows emergency shelters for those fleeing gender-based violence were already turning away nearly 1,000 women and children a day before the COVID-19 pandemic hit
COVID-19: How social interactions at bars, cafés will be different post-coronavirus

COVID-19: How social interactions at bars, cafés will be different post-coronavirus

The question of how we will socialize within bars, restaurants is perplexing for many
CANADA: Homeowners outfitting backyards with pools to deal with COVID-19 pandemic

CANADA: Homeowners outfitting backyards with pools to deal with COVID-19 pandemic

With vacation schedules all messed up this year, homeowners see value in enhancing their homes because they're spending more time there
COVID-19: Air Canada offers refunds to some passengers with cancelled flights

COVID-19: Air Canada offers refunds to some passengers with cancelled flights

The change follows months of backlash as consumer advocates and thousands of passengers continue to seek refund for services paid for but never rendered