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The CRA has resumed debt recovery activities; here’s how it may impact your benefit, credit, and refund payments

Monday, March 27, 2023
Since October 2022, the CRA has resumed offsetting personal income tax refunds to recover outstanding debt from COVID-19 benefits. This decision was further reinforced by recommendations made two months later in the Auditor General of Canada’s 2022 Reports 9 and 10: Specific COVID-19 benefits, tabled in December 2022. continue reading

Body Repaired Skin Damage in Groundbreaking Study

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Body Repaired Skin Damage in Groundbreaking Study

Friday, March 17th, 2023 SmartTan.com
DNA changes resulting from simulated moderate sunshine were corrected by the skin within hours of exposure in a study published in the British Journal of Dermatology. The 2017 finding supports the notion that moderate UV exposure is not a major risk factor for skin cancer for certain skin types and that the benefits of moderate exposure outweigh the risks.
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Manitoba Government to Increase Minimum Wage Twice in 2023

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Manitoba Government to Increase Minimum Wage Twice in 2023 – – – Second Increase at Beginning of October to Raise Rate to $15.30: Reyes This October, Manitoba minimum wage earners will be making $3.35 per hour more than they were in September 2022 following iterative increases that position Manitoba as one of the top minimum wage provinces in Canada, Labour and Immigration Minister Jon Reyes announced today.… continue reading

Join New Sunshine March 28th for all the tips in approaching clients about switching up seasonal tanning routines!

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Join New Sunshine for all the tips in approaching clients about switching up seasonal tanning routines! Register here https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3752780947964698204

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Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 311

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 311   https://snowbrains.com/the-effects-of-high-altitude-on-your-bodys-largest-organ-the-skin2/ For optimal human health, it is necessary to obtain some regular, non-burning sun exposure. The key is to not burn, whether at altitude or not. Here are some of the healthful effects of regular sun exposure:
  • Influenza diminishes almost to nothing during late spring, summer, and early fall, times of greatest sun exposure and vitamin D production.
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