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May
2021
Ontario businesses bristle at potential COVID-19 stay-at-home order extension
The light at the end of the tunnel may not be as bright as businesses had been expecting as Ontario’s COVID-19 stay-at-home order, scheduled to expire on May 20, may be extended. The provincewide restrictions have forced businesses, like personal care services and most gymst, to stay closed. Other…
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May
2021
Get the concert experience from the comfort of your home
Emily Rho and Rory McLeod are partners in life and business. Trained in the world of classical music, both performing in big concert halls for a lot people, they wanted to connect with their audience on a deeper level. In 2013, they formed Pocket Concerts, uniting musicians and audiences directly…
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…
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Apr
2021
Standoff includes police as Mississauga gym owner reopens despite COVID-19 emergency orders – Toronto
After bylaw officers sat outside for two days watching, Peel Regional Police officers moved in outside a Mississauga gym that opened this week in the face of Ontario laws that prevent fitness facilities from seeing most clients in person. But despite the police presence, the gym remained open and…
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.…
08
Apr
2021
Quebec unveils workplace vaccination sites as province seeks to accelerate COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Quebec’s private sector has heeded the health minister’s call for help in accelerating the province’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout. Christian Dubé announced Thursday the creation of 13 corporate vaccination hubs in eight administrative regions. “I am very proud of the response we received from Quebec businesses,” Dubé said in a…
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…
14
Mar
2021
Edmonton non-profit hosting contest to give local businesses financial help – Edmonton
With restrictions in Alberta loosening and businesses reopening, an Edmonton non-profit wants to give businesses a helping hand. Edmonton’s NextGen is hosting a video contest, sponsored by the Royal Bank of Canada, giving businesses in metro Edmonton a chance to win a grand prize of $2,500 in its virtual…
09
Mar
2021
Edmonton business owner apologetic for renting salon to party with DJ during pandemic – Edmonton
An Edmonton business owner is apologizing for renting out her nail salon for a large weekend party, despite COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Police said they broke up a large gathering of at least 125 people who were partying with alcohol and a DJ at the Khrome Beauty Lounge early Sunday.…