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Manitoba Extends Pandemic Paid Sick Leave Program
Monday, December 13, 2021
The Manitoba Pandemic Paid Sick Leave Program, established to help cover the costs of employee sick leave related to COVID-19, is being extended until March 31, 2022, Finance Minister Scott Fielding announced today. continue reading
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 249
Sunday, December 12, 2021
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 249
http://scifiaddicts.com/p/EyeFloaters/comments/p4rcat/scared_that_there_will_be_floaters_left_behind/
Remember that lack of sunlight is an important cause of myopia. The prevalence of myopia among Chinese children living in Singapore was 29.1%, whereas Chinese children living in Sydney, Australia, had a prevalence rate of only 3.3%.… continue reading
Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 248
Sunday, December 12, 2021
Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 248
https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20210719/mother-grateful-outpouring-love-gleaner-readers
Humans respond well to sunlight exposure for eczema. The same is probably true for animals. UV radiation has successfully treated eczema for decades. The most recent review of studies concludes that phototherapy [UV light from sunlamps, sunbeds etc.]… continue reading
Liberals introduce new targeted pandemic aid bill for businesses, workers
Thursday, November 25, 2021
OTTAWA -- The Liberal government introduced a new pandemic aid bill Wednesday afternoon that would maintain some financial supports for businesses and workers until at least the spring of 2022. continue reading
BC – Five paid sick days coming Jan. 1
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
B.C. becomes the first province in Canada to legislate this level of paid time off for workers who fall ill. This new workplace protection applies to all workers covered by the Employment Standards Act, including part-time workers. continue reading
