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Alberta – Applications open for new business relief
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Expansions to the Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant program announced in January are now included on the Government of Alberta’s application portal. New businesses that began operating between March and October 2020, as well as unregistered sole proprietors, can now apply for COVID relief funding. continue reading
BC Funding supports businesses to launch online Translations
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
The new Launch Online Grant program is designed to help over 1,500 eligible small- and medium-sized B.C. businesses adapt to changes in consumer behaviour and pivot to market their products online. continue reading
Research Suggests Current Guidelines for Sun Exposure are Unhealthy and Unscientific: Outside Magazine
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
“It’s entirely intuitive,” Weller told Jacobson. “Homo sapiens have been around for 200,000 years. Until the industrial revolution, we lived outside. How did we get through the Neolithic Era without sunscreen? Actually, perfectly well. What’s counterintuitive is that dermatologists run around saying, ‘Don’t go outside, you might die.’” continue reading
SK – ENSURING JOB PROTECTION FOR EMPLOYEES ACCESSING BENEFITS UNDER THE FEDERAL RECOVERY PROGRAM
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
The amendments include providing job protection for all employees: .... continue reading
BC – COVID-19 ICBC customer rebates to average $190
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
“Our work to make life more affordable for British Columbians includes fulfilling our commitment to take earnings at ICBC that are related to the pandemic and give that money back to people,” said Premier John Horgan. “Those cheques will be in the mail soon.” continue reading
