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Sunlight and COVID-19 Mortality: Is There a Link?
Friday, April 23, 2021
The researchers found that sunnier areas are associated with fewer deaths from COVID-19. The reduction in risk of death observed in the study was found to be completely independent from vitamin D levels; the work only incorporated countries in which the level of UVB light was not high enough to form vitamin D in the timeframes analyzed. continue reading
Restrictions Return for Halifax Regional Municipality Start April 23 for 4 weeks
Thursday, April 22, 2021
personal services such as hair salons, barber shops and spas are closed - April 23rd for 4 weeks continue reading
Federal budget 2021 keeps COVID-19 benefits in place — but CRB will be less come July
Thursday, April 22, 2021
While the benefits will continue, they will be made less generous come July, dropping to $300 per week from $500 now. The reduction won’t apply to all people receiving the benefit, but new applicants and anyone who has already received benefits for 42 weeks will see their payments reduced. continue reading
Alberta Bill 71 Passed: Employment Standards (COVID Vaccination Leave) Amendment Act, 2021
Thursday, April 22, 2021
"Effective today, every working Albertan can access up to three hours of paid, job-protected leave for each dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. All employees are eligible regardless of job status or length of employment. continue reading
Alberta – Paid leave for COVID-19 vaccinations
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Alberta’s government intends to introduce legislation that will make amendments to the Employment Standards Code to ensure working Albertans can access up to three hours of paid, job-protected leave to get the COVID-19 vaccine. continue reading
