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13
Jun
2021
Kingston-area spas say they can safely reopen despite phase 1 exclusion – Kingston
We may only be a few days into the province’s re-opening plan, but already there are calls for some amendments. The Kingston Accommodation Partners and area spas believe they too should be allowed to offer their services from an outdoor patio. “Let’s look at other kinds of businesses that…
13
May
2021
Employees with Reliance Home Comfort locked out as of May 13, union says
A labour dispute has impacted furnace and air conditioning service in 13 Reliance Home Comfort locations across the province starting Thursday. According to Unifor, the union that represents the more than 830 employees, an agreement at the bargaining table was not met and its members were locked out as…
29
Apr
2021
CRA tax-filing portal hits issues day before deadline – National
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says its website was experiencing issues for up to two hours on Thursday evening, the day before the deadline to submit tax filings for many. CRA spokesperson Jeremy Bellefeuille said that there was an update to the Canada.ca website on Thursday that resulted in links…
20
Apr
2021
Kelowna Chamber of Commerce advocating for small businesses amid extended restrictions – Okanagan
On Monday, the B.C. government announced the extension of provincial health orders for another five weeks, including the ban on indoor dining. The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce believes local businesses will be paying the price. “Over the last year, businesses have worked hard to establish enhanced safety protocols to…
18
Apr
2021
1st Pedal Pub in Saskatchewan plans to get rolling in June
The idea to launch the first Pedal Pub in Saskatchewan has been brewing for a while, according to one of the owners. Matana Hannotte said her team got their initial taste of the franchise back on a trip to Nashville, Tenn., in 2018. Read more: E-scooters could hit Saskatoon…
15
Apr
2021
City council approves framework agreement aimed at strengthening Regina core
Regina city council approved the City Centre Core Framework on Wednesday — an agreement between the city administration, Regina Exhibition Association Ltd., the Regina Downtown Business Improvement District, and the Regina Warehouse District aimed at strengthening the downtown core. It allows for collective collaboration when it comes to future…
12
Apr
2021
New COVID-19 rapid screening pilot project for small-, medium-sized businesses in Waterloo Region
Upper levels of government are launching a new COVID-19 rapid screening pilot project in Waterloo Region which will offer tests for employees of small- and medium-sized businesses. The province says the StaySafe program will aim to conduct 3,000 rapid antigen point-of-care tests in the area on a weekly basis.…
07
Apr
2021
Edmonton airport staff being offered rapid COVID-19 testing through 8-week mobile lab program – Edmonton
Employees at the Edmonton International Airport are being offered rapid COVID-19 testing as part of an eight-week pilot program meant to streamline results for workers who are exposed to travellers. Mobile medical services provider Numi Health Inc. partnered with Alberta Health Services to offer the pilot “It’s a program…