Source: Michaela Solomon, cbc.ca, March 19, 2020 2,561 tests have so far been performed, as of Thursday. REGINA — There are four new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, according to an update on the province’s coronavirus website on Thursday. Eight cases are confirmed and 12 are presumptive at this time. Read full story… Continue reading Sask. sees four new presumptive positive cases of coronoavirus
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Doctor comes up with ventilator shortage solution
Source: Laura Osman, cbc.ca, March 19, 2020 A rural Canadian doctor has rigged up a solution, as fear of a ventilator shortage looms. A doctor in eastern Ontario has improvised a way to double his small hospital’s ventilator capacity in preparation for a possible COVID-19 outbreak. Anesthetist Alain Gauthier, who has a PhD in respiratory… Continue reading Doctor comes up with ventilator shortage solution
Canadian oil prices fall to lowest level on record
Source: Pete Evans, cbc.ca, March 19, 2020 The price of crude is at it’s lowest level in years, thanks to the price war between Russia and Saudia Arabia. The price of a barrel of Canadian oilsands crude oil fell to its lowest level ever on Wednesday, and the Toronto Stock Exchange sold off heavily as… Continue reading Canadian oil prices fall to lowest level on record
Canada-U.S. border likely shut by the weekend
Source: Rachel Aiello, ctvnews.ca, March 19, 2020 Non-essential crossing of the border will be restricted. OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Canada-U.S. border is likely to close to non-essential travel by the weekend, though talks are still ongoing to iron out all the details. Trudeau said that he is currently expecting that the… Continue reading Canada-U.S. border likely shut by the weekend
The new emergency worker funds and EI sickness benefit
Source: Ryan Flanagan, ctvnews.ca, March 18, 2020 Enhanced eligibility for employment insurance (EI) and two new emergency benefits are the most notable parts of the government’s action during the COVID-19 crisis. TORONTO — The federal government is offering new financial support for Canadians whose jobs have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Justin… Continue reading The new emergency worker funds and EI sickness benefit
Government extends tax deadline to June 1
Source: Christopher Nardi, nationalpost.com, March 18, 2020 Canadians will now have until June 1 to submit their income tax return to CRA. OTTAWA — Canadians will have one extra month to file their taxes to the Canada Revenue Agency, the National Post has learned. The announcement will be made tomorrow by federal ministers as part… Continue reading Government extends tax deadline to June 1
$82B in direct aid and stimulus coming, along with a Canada-U.S. border closing.
Source: Rachel Aiello, ctvnews.ca, March 18, 2020 PM Trudeau has said that all Canadians will feel the consequences of COVID-19. OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that the Canada- U.S. border will close to all non-essential travel, and that the federal government is prepared to spend a combined $82 billion on direct financial… Continue reading $82B in direct aid and stimulus coming, along with a Canada-U.S. border closing.
Some Canadian banks allowing deferral of mortgage payments by 6 months
Source: By the Canadian Press and News Staff, toronto.citynews.ca, March 18, 2020 HSBC Bank Canada says it will lower its prime lending rate by 50 basis points by today. Canada six’s largest banks have announced they will be allowing the deferral of mortgage payments for up to six months amid the coronavirus pandemic. Bank of… Continue reading Some Canadian banks allowing deferral of mortgage payments by 6 months
Canadian Blood Services is urging people to donate blood
Source: staff, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, March 18, 2020 There are many people out there who will still need access to blood donations, including cancer patients and trauma victims. SASKATOON — Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is urging people to donate blood despite the COVID-19 outbreak. “The need for blood continues even in these uncertain times, and we want… Continue reading Canadian Blood Services is urging people to donate blood
Co-op Grocery Store: Adjusted hours for seniors and those with compromised respiratory and immune systems.
To continue to be proactive and supportive during the COVID-19 pandemic, we will offer shopping from 9:00am -10:00am, Monday – Friday at the Kindersley & Eatonia Food Store locations to seniors and those that have compromised respiratory and immune systems. We thank everyone for respecting this decision. We encourage everyone else to visit our food… Continue reading Co-op Grocery Store: Adjusted hours for seniors and those with compromised respiratory and immune systems.