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15
Sep
2020
‘I apologize to the community’: Kingston nail salon owner speaks out after COVID-19 outbreak
It’s been nearly three months since Kingston, Ont., saw its largest COVID-19 outbreak. Thirty-seven cases were linked to several local nail salons. Of that number, 33 were connected to Binh’s nail salon, according to KFL&A Public Health. The owner of the nail salon, Binh Nguyen, sat down with Global…
08
Aug
2020
Coronavirus: Shop local campaigns aim to inject millions of dollars into Quebec economy – Montreal
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many local and independent businesses are struggling to survive. To help, campaigns are emerging across the province, urging Quebecers to buy local in an effort to increase business. Read more: Coronavirus: Dorval launches campaign aiming to boost local business In Canada, 63 per cent of businesses…
24
Jul
2020
Coronavirus: COVID-19 drives surge of online shopping
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in thousands of people shying away from malls and in-person retailers due to concerns over limiting the spread of the coronavirus and as a result, online shopping companies are seeing a surge of business. With back-to-school around the corner in the U.S., some consumer experts…
29
Jun
2020
People with disabilities, autism carry a heavier pandemic burden, advocates say – National
People with intellectual disabilities and autism are dying of COVID-19 at higher rates than other people in at least two states in the U.S., according to new data collected by NPR. In Pennsylvania, people with intellectual disabilities and autism are dying at a rate twice as high as other people…
06
Apr
2020
Coronavirus outbreak: Salesperson caught on camera touting benefits of air filtration system for fighting COVID-19
A salesperson was caught on a hidden-camera video extolling the ability of the Amway Atmosphere Sky air filtration system to reduce the spread of COVID-19, despite a statement from Amway that the claim is unsubstantiated. Amway said it has told its business partners not to make such claims.
22
Mar
2016
Alberta Health says more money coming as midwife practices consider closing
CALGARY – When Cassie Evans opened Honeycomb Midwives with her business partner last fall, their goal was to provide vulnerable women with better access to midwife services. Less than a year later, the practice is looking at closing its doors. Not for a lack of demand but for a lack of…