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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
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
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
WATCH: Provincial government to spend $13M on programs for youth, families

WATCH: Provincial government to spend $13M on programs for youth, families

$13M will be spent to support community-driven and youth-led projects in Ontario
COVID-19: Watchdog says flight refund rules may need reworking to address possible 'gaps'

COVID-19: Watchdog says flight refund rules may need reworking to address possible 'gaps'

Advocates say passengers have the right to a refund for services that were never rendered, with some in urgent need of cash
WATCH: Feds reveal details for student grants, internships amid COVID-19 pandemic

WATCH: Feds reveal details for student grants, internships amid COVID-19 pandemic

Trudeau is also expected to announce an increase in funding for other existing programs