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OPINION: The feds seem to have left a massive hole in their 75% wage subsidy plan

OPINION: The feds seem to have left a massive hole in their 75% wage subsidy plan

There's a fairly good chance your job isn't covered by it, writes Bob Kronbauer of Glacier Media's Vancouver Is Awesome
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Four new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Timmins area

Four new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Timmins area

Cochrane man in his 30s is latest positive and believed to be the result of local transmission
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What Trudeau is offering small businesses struggling amid COVID-19

What Trudeau is offering small businesses struggling amid COVID-19

Measures include wage subsidies, loans for small- and medium-sized businesses, and tax deferral
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ONTARIO: Province to issue emergency alert on COVID-19

ONTARIO: Province to issue emergency alert on COVID-19

Ontarians can expect alerts on their cellphones, radios, and TVs at 2 p.m. today
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LIVE: Federal government increases COVID-19 wage subsidy to 75 per cent

LIVE: Federal government increases COVID-19 wage subsidy to 75 per cent

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ONTARIO: McDonald's employee charged after faking COVID-19, forcing Hamilton restaurant to close

ONTARIO: McDonald's employee charged after faking COVID-19, forcing Hamilton restaurant to close

Hamilton police say the restaurant was closed for several days and sanitized by a professional cleaning team
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Service Canada offices to shutter for in-person services over COVID-19 concerns

Service Canada offices to shutter for in-person services over COVID-19 concerns

Minister says alternative arrangements will be made for those who still need personalized services 
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COVID-19: Job guarantees, basic income could help curb economic crisis, economist says

COVID-19: Job guarantees, basic income could help curb economic crisis, economist says

A universal basic income and a job guarantee are critical ways to help us weather the economic storm of the coronavirus pandemic
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The best video call apps for large meetings, parties during coronavirus outbreak

The best video call apps for large meetings, parties during coronavirus outbreak

There is an app for just about every device or purpose, including video calls for socializing or work meetings
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CANADA: COVID-19 forcing engaged couples to make tough decisions

CANADA: COVID-19 forcing engaged couples to make tough decisions

Many couples are now frantically trying to postpone, cancel, or craft a scaled-down social-distancing plan for their wedding
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