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WSIB doubles rebates for employers enrolled in program
United Way Niagara announces Sean Kennedy as 2022 Campaign Chair
Niagara Region Public Health COVID-19 briefing
Ontario’s remaining COVID-19 mask mandates set to expire this weekend
WSIB doubles rebates for employers enrolled in program
Small employers in Ontario with fewer than 99 employees are being offered an incentive to invest in health and safety.
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is giving out a pandemic bonus that will double the rebates eligible businesses can earn for each topic they complete in its Health and Safety Excellence program.
“Many smaller businesses are still recovering from the pandemic,” says Jeffery Lang, president and CEO of the WSIB. “We are stepping up with added incentives to help get more businesses investing in health and safety right now.”
The Ontario government is exploring the idea of boosting compensation for workers who become injured or ill on the job.
United Way Niagara announces Sean Kennedy as 2022 Campaign Chair
Niagara College President Sean Kennedy is helping United Way kick-off this year’s campaign in an exciting way – as the 2022 Campaign Chair.
In United Way’s announcement on June 7, Kennedy shared his pride for being at the helm of the campaign.
“I am incredibly proud to be leading the 2022 Campaign for United Way Niagara. It is an honour to step into such an important role that many dedicated community leaders have held over the years. Niagara College is firmly committed to building a stronger community for all who live here,” said Kennedy. “My involvement as Campaign Chair builds on the already strong partnership between the College and United Way. I look forward to launching the campaign this coming fall.”
Niagara Region Public Health COVID-19 briefing
Ontario’s remaining COVID-19 mask mandates set to expire this weekend
Ontario’s remaining mask mandates are set to expire this weekend, effectively bringing an end to more than two years of public health restrictions in the province.
The mask mandate for most settings was lifted back on March 21 but has remained in effect for a number of higher risk locations, including on public transit, in health-care settings such as at hospitals or in doctor’s offices, at long-term care and retirement homes and in shelters and other congregate settings that provide care to medically and socially vulnerable individuals.
Initially, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore had intended to lift the mandate for high-risk settings by April 27 but he extended it due to the sixth wave of the pandemic.
It is now slated to expire at midnight on June 11.
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Money is top source of stress as cost of living soars: Survey
BNN Bloomberg
A new survey finds money has topped the list as the biggest source of stress among Canadians, and as the cost of living continues to soar, many are increasingly concerned about their financial wellbeing for the long term.
The 2022 FP Canada Financial Stress Index, released Tuesday, found four in ten respondents reported money was their number one stressor – outranking other causes such as their health (21 per cent), job (19 per cent) and relationships (18 per cent).
The survey was conducted by Leger on behalf of FP Canada and polled 2,001 Canadians in April. FP Canada is a national entity that certifies professional financial planners.
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