Source: Rachel Gilmore, globalnews.ca, November 2, 2021 Affordability and cost of living topped the list as the key issue Canadians think the government should prioritize. As Parliament prepares to spring back into action on Monday, Canadians have one thing at the top of their mind: the rising cost of living. That’s the latest from a… Continue reading Cost of Living Top of Agenda As Parliament Returns
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Strange Dreams Lately? You Aren’t Alone
Source: Adrienne Arsenault, Greg Hobbs, cbc.ca, April 11, 2020 People’s change in sleep patterns changed when they started snoozing past their usual wake-up time when the morning rituals of going to the gym, hustling the kids off to school or commuting to work vanished, due to the pandemic. It’s not you. Or, at least, it… Continue reading Strange Dreams Lately? You Aren’t Alone
Can the Novel Coronavirus Ever Be Eradicated?
Source: Ryan Flanagan, ctvnews.ca, February 12, 2020 Is there still a chance that we can take it out COVID for good, that effective vaccinations will eliminate its ability to survive by spreading from person to person? SARS was eradicated. MERS was eradicated. Every other coronavirus we’ve discovered, though, remains in circulation. That raises an obvious… Continue reading Can the Novel Coronavirus Ever Be Eradicated?
Over Half of Those in Saskatchewan Are Close to Insolvency
Source: Connor O’Donovan, globalnews.ca, October 20, 2020 “We had struggled with oil and the effects of that on our economy and everything had kind of slowed down in Saskatchewan prior to the pandemic,” said Pamela Meger, a Licensed Insolvency Trustee (LIT) with MNP. A pair of new reports are shedding light on the financial struggles… Continue reading Over Half of Those in Saskatchewan Are Close to Insolvency
Support Programs Begin for Canadians Who Missed Work Due to COVID
Source: The Canadian Press Staff, ctvsnews.ca, October 12, 2020 The government is also creating a new sick-leave benefit that pays up to $1,000 over two weeks to those who can’t work because they contracted COVID-19 or must self-isolate. OTTAWA — Canadians who have missed work because of COVID-19 can start applying for new financial supports… Continue reading Support Programs Begin for Canadians Who Missed Work Due to COVID
COVID-19 Impacting Regina Ram’s Season
Source: Taylor Shire, globalnews.ca, June 10, 2020 No clarity has been provided on the age cap of 24-years-old. Regina Rams head coach Mark McConkey understands the severity of the coronavirus pandemic, but hearing the news that the 2020 Canada West football season is cancelled was still tough for him, his fellow Rams coaches and all… Continue reading COVID-19 Impacting Regina Ram’s Season
Season Cancelled for Sask. Huskies Football and Soccer Teams
Source: Thomas Piller, globalnews.ca, June 09, 2020 Saskatoon’s student-athletes will continue to receive support, including access to training facilities along with academic and coaching supports. The 2020 season for Saskatchewan Huskies football as well as men’s and women’s soccer teams have been cancelled due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The cancellation of first-term competition team… Continue reading Season Cancelled for Sask. Huskies Football and Soccer Teams
How to Manage Your Investments During the Pandemic
Adapting to the current environment is more important than ever – especially when it comes to finances. Some of us aren’t spending as much as we used to and are looking at our investments more closely. Market fluctuation can be caused by a variety of factors, and it’s important to understand how any movement may… Continue reading How to Manage Your Investments During the Pandemic
2020 Season Cancelled for Western Baseball League
Source: Jonathan Guignard, globalnews.ca, May 28, 2020 The league had originally looked at reducing stadium capacities, operating with temperature checks and masks, pushing the start date to July 4th and playing with only Canadian players. The Western Canadian Baseball League has cancelled its 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic. The league’s board of governors… Continue reading 2020 Season Cancelled for Western Baseball League
COVID-19 Outbreak in Saskatoon Linked to Two Large Family Gatherings
Source: Josh Lynn, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, May 28, 2020 The outbreak has been linked to a pair of large family gatherings in early May that exceeded the 10-person limit. SASKATOON — On Wednesday, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) declared a “community transmitted outbreak” in Saskatoon. COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area for Wednesday, May 27 The outbreak… Continue reading COVID-19 Outbreak in Saskatoon Linked to Two Large Family Gatherings