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What you need to know about deferring mortgage payments due to COVID-19

Glacier Media Real Estate spoke with 5 mortgage experts who offered their insights and advice on some FAQs

Mar 26, 2020 7:55 AM Read more >

Mandatory quarantine kicks in at midnight for travellers returning to Canada

The feds have moved from "urging" travellers returning to Canada from abroad to self-isolate to mandating the two-week quarantine

Mar 25, 2020 11:48 AM Read more >

Federal government repackages EI support benefit for workers affected by novel coronavirus

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit will provide workers with $2,000 a month for the next four months

Mar 25, 2020 8:57 AM Read more >

House of Commons passes legislation for COVID-19 help with unanimous support

The massive bill will now go to the Senate, where the Liberal government is hoping for quick passage and to have the measures signed into law by the afternoon

Mar 25, 2020 7:56 AM Read more >

Parks Canada to close national parks, historic sites to vehicle traffic

Parks Canada is restricting access in national parks and historic sites after people flocked to the popular areas on the weekend.

Mar 24, 2020 4:03 PM Read more >

OPINION: UK businesses are getting up to $4,200/month per employee. We need to do the same

Canada needs to step up to help small businesses

Mar 24, 2020 1:29 PM Read more >

Nearly 7,000 employees to depart WestJet as airlines continue to curb operations

There are also massive layoffs at Air Canada, too, all due to the global COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 24, 2020 1:27 PM Read more >

‘More stringent measures’ to come if Canadians don’t follow the COVID-19 rules: Trudeau

“The duration of this crisis will be determined by the choices we make, right now, by the decisions we make every day.”

Mar 24, 2020 9:39 AM Read more >

Canada Post changes retail, delivery procedures amid COVID-19

“Like other organizations providing important services, our people are working hard under difficult circumstances.”

Mar 24, 2020 8:10 AM Read more >

One in five Canadians think COVID-19 pandemic blown out of proportion: Poll

Nearly two-thirds of Canadians polled thought the crisis would last a few months

Mar 24, 2020 7:15 AM Read more >

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