Trudeau announces loans, rent relief for small firms

Ottawa: The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, yesterday announced new measures to support Canadian businesses so they…

Oshawa forms Economic Recovery Task Force

Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter yesterday announced the formation of the Mayor’s Economic Recovery Task Force to…

Mortgage deferrals reach half a million

Toronto: Banks in Canada last month announced plans to provide financial relief to Canadians impacted by the economic consequences…

75% wage subsidy bill has received Royal Assent

Ottawa: Yesterday, Finance Minister Bill Morneau introduced in Parliament Bill C-14, the Covid-19 Emergency Response Act,…

Summer Jobs: 100% hourly wage subsidy

Ottawa: Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, yesterday announced temporary changes to the Canada Summer Jobs program that will…

Wage subsidy concerns forwarded to Ottawa

Concerns expressed by Oshawa businesses over the 75 per cent federal wage subsidy and $40,000 loan…

RBC, CIBC announce credit card covid relief

Toronto: RBC announced it will be reducing credit card interest charges by 50% for those clients…

Security tips for closed Durham businesses

The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) has brought out a list of precautions that closed stores…

Ontario defers WSIB premiums for 6 months

Toronto: The Ontario Government said it is enabling $1.9 billion in relief for employers to reduce…

Ontario closing at-risk work places from midnight

Toronto: The Ontario Government will order the mandatory closure of all non-essential workplaces effective as of…