Podcasts about canada emergency response benefit

A man is facing a pair of arson charges after a home in Chatham caught fire.  A Walpole Island First Nation resident is facing gun and drug charges following a traffic stop. Provincial police in southwestern Ontario are hammering down on unsafe drivers, especially those with illegally modified vehicles. It's the end of an era for Habitat for Humanity Chatham-Kent's ReStore on Riverview Drive. Almost 300 former CRA employees  were found to have taken Canada Emergency Response Benefit payments when they weren't eligible. There is a special weather statement in effect for Chatham-Kent lasting into tomorrow morning.

Kara is being asked to pay back all the money she received from the Canada Emergency Response Benefit back in 2020. But she's making less now than she was before the pandemic and all of her expenses have gone up. She doesn't have the means to pay the Canada Revenue Agency and might have to file bankruptcy as a result. Jordan talks to Elizabeth Mulholland to find out why the CRA is going after this money now. Then speaks with licensed insolvency trustee, Doug Hoyes, to learn more about what it means to go bankrupt in Canada. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or by calling 416-935-5935 and leaving us a voicemailOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Kara is being asked to pay back all the money she received from the Canada Emergency Response Benefit back in 2020. But she's making less now than she was before the pandemic and all of her expenses have gone up. She doesn't have the means to pay the Canada Revenue Agency and might have to file bankruptcy as a result. Jordan talks to Elizabeth Mulholland to find out why the CRA is going after this money now. Then speaks with licensed insolvency trustee, Doug Hoyes, to learn more about what it means to go bankrupt in Canada.Do you have a money problem? Call us and leave a message at 416-935-5935. Or email us at hello@itepod.ca. You can also find us on Instagram and TikTok @InThisEconomyPod. Don't forget to leave a call-back number, so we can get in touch. 

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Justin Trudeau's divorce, nearly half of mortgage holders are going deeper into debt to keep up with home loan payments, recovering nearly $2 billion from job quitters who cheated the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, Liberal MP George Chahal isn't commenting after the Election Commissioner confirmed voting irregularities in his riding in the 2021 campaign. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Getting Scarry In Canada: CERB update: Recently, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has been asking Canadians who received government relief checks from the COVID program ( Canada Emergency Response Benefit ) or CERB to return those checks. If you've received a government relief check from COVID, please be sure to immediately contact the CRA to discuss your situation. Since the COVID program ended in May of this year, many Canadians have received government relief checks in the form of cheques. If you've received a government relief cheque from COVID, please be sure to deposit that cheque into your bank account as soon as possible. If you haven't deposited the check yet, you can use the online deposit service to submit your cheque.

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit was a lifeline to millions in the early days of the pandemic. Then, in early 2021, letters went out to more than 400,000 Canadians informing them that they may not have qualified and might have to pay the money they received back to the Canada Revenue Agency. For folks already struggling to make ends meet, this was a terrifying thought.When you dig into who received those letters, though, something disturbing appears. Certain regions of the country received a disproportionately higher percentage of these frightening letters. Why? Who was targeted? And in general, who may end up owing the government money and what should you do if you receive one of these notices?GUEST: Kelly Geraldine Malone, Canadian Press

CERB proved a lifesaver for millions of Canadians. Within four months, an estimated 8.5 million people had accessed the benefit. Fast forward to the present where these support programs have come to an end, leaving many Canadians wondering what to do next. In today's podcast, Licensed Insolvency Trustee, Daniel Maksymchak of LCTaylor & Associates, takes a look at the impact of these benefit programs. How have Canadians been affected by the support ending and what to do if you have been caught off guard.Some of the topics covered:How the money you received will impact your taxes and other government credits and benefitsWhat support may be available if your job is still affected by the pandemicOptions you have if you are facing a large tax bill or are having to repay benefitsWhat to do if your debt has become unmanageableLicensed Insolvency Trustees are federally regulated and approved by the Canadian government. With their extensive knowledge of financial services, they will give you honest information. Speaking with an LIT ensures that you are getting the best qualified advice.About Daniel MaksymchakDaniel has worked in the bankruptcy and insolvency field since 2010. His career began in accounting, receiving his Chartered Accountant designation in 2009. He attained his Licensed Insolvency Trustee accreditation in 2014. Daniel is a member of the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professional (CAIRP) and has volunteered his time with numerous causes in the community. Additional Resources LCTaylor: Licensed Insolvency Trustee in Winnipeg What Do I Do About My Debt When the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Runs Out?Do I Have to Make a CERB Repayment?

In this episode, Ryan and Nashwa have a second chat with Leah Gazan, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg Centre. They discuss Erin O'Toole's egregious comments, Canada's role and complicity in violence abroad, UNDRIP and the Medical Assistance in Dying Legislation. We also get an update on Motion 46.Additional Resources:Read the text of Motion 46 here: https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/leah-gazan(87121)/motions/10852236Take action to support Motion 46 hereGuest Information:Guest of the week: Leah Gazan Leah Gazan is the Member of Parliament for Winnipeg Centre. She is an educator by trade and has spent her life working for human rights on the local, national, and international stage. Gazan is the NDP Critic for Children, Families, and Social Development and recently introduced Bill C-232 The Climate Emergency Action Act and submitted Motion 46 to convert the Canada Emergency Response Benefit into a permanent Guaranteed Livable Basic Income. MP Gazan is a member of Wood Mountain Lakota Nation, located in Saskatchewan, Treaty 4 Territory.Find Leah Gazan on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YoutubeProduction Credits:Hosted by Nashwa Lina Khan Show Music by Johnny Zapras and postXamericaArt for Habibti Please by postXamericaProduction by Andre Goulet, Nashwa Lina Khan and Johnny ZaprasProduction Assistance by Raymond KhananoHabibti Please is proud to be part of the Harbinger Media NetworkSocial Media & Support:Follow us on Twitter @habibtipleaseSupport us on PatreonSubscribe to us on Substack This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit habibtiplease.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, September 29th. We begin with a look at the national response to COVID-19 as we move closer to the ‘Second Wave'.  We catch up with Mercedes Stephenson, Global's Ottawa Bureau Chief – and Host of the West Block to hear details of her recent conversation with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on the Government's plan to battle the recent rise in Coronavirus cases. With the Canada Emergency Response Benefit transitioning to E.I. – we look at the confusion surrounding the change by those who have been dependent on the program. We get details on the new set-up by a Professor of Business from Carleton University. Then we head to Quebec – where an increase of COVID-19 infections has pushed the City of Montreal and other regions into ‘Red Alert'. We get the details of new restrictions now in place - from Montreal Journalist Brayden Jagger-Haines. And finally – we speak with The Travel Lady Lesley Keyter with a look at the future of cruise ship vacations. Lesley tells us about a new partnership among cruise companies that aims to get ships back to sea – and bring back travelers.

Jon and Peter discuss the various COVID19 emergency benefit programs the federal government has already rolled out for individuals and businesses. The guys tell you everything you need to know about the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, the Canada Emergency Business Account and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2020 has been a whirlwind for Canadians, and small businesses have been hit hard. As a result, the Government of Canada announced Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan. On this episode, Chartered Professional Accountants, Matthew Peterson and Curtis Gabinet, discuss: the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, the Canada Emergency Business Account, and the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. Listen to find out which financial relief program is the best fit for your business, and what considerations you should be making. True North Accounting's COVID-19 Resources: http://go.truenorthaccounting.com/blog/covidsupport  Learn more about True North Accounting: https://www.truenorthaccounting.com Pay less for healthcare: https://www.olympiabenefits.com If you enjoy the episode, please rate & review. Don't forget to subscribe! Thank you for listening. *** Inspiring Corporate by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Chapter 1: The Canada Emergency Response Benefit pays people $2,000 a month if they're out of work because of COVID-19, but it also allows people to earn up to $1,000 a month without losing their eligibility.  So this has actually created an incentive for people to avoid earning more than $1,000, and now the government has to figure out an exit strategy. Guest: Tammy Schirle, Professor of Economics at Wilfred Laurier University. Chapter 2: Today the Park Board will vote on an alcohol consumption pilot that would allow drinking Vancouver parks this summer. The catch? If passed, it won't apply to all parks - just 10 select locations around the city. Guest: Niki Reitmayer Chapter 3: Several US states reported their highest COVID-19 numbers yet over the weekend, Florida with over 11,000 new cases reported on Saturday, and Texas breaking their record number as well. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent Chapter 4: That was Colette Gerber with the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver speaking with Jill Bennett.  Sales may be up but prices aren't moving very much, real estate analyst Dane Eitel, the founder of Eitel Insights joins us with his thoughts. Guest: Dane Eitel, founder of Eitel Insights. Chapter 5: Prosecutors want Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell in court on Friday.  The socialite is facing charges associated with grooming young women to be sexually abused by the billionaire, and the prosecution is concerned she poses a flight risk. Guest: Paul Viollis, Law Enforcement and Security Analyst with CBS. Chapter 6: Apparently we're seeing way more mosquitoes in Metro Vancouver this year, and they've called in the cavalry to tackle the problem. Guest: Shaun Calver, mosquito controller at Morrow Bioscience. Chapter 7: In this current climate, why would any law enforcement officer think it's a good idea to make racially insensitive jokes on social media? Yet alas, an RCMP officer in Kamloops posted pictures of himself wearing a charcoal skin-care face mask. Guest: Chad Haggerty, former RCMP officer (current student at law with a criminal defense firm)

Jack Mailloux is the Director General for Enterprise Operations and IT Security for Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and has been a long time advocate for Open Government & Open Data. And today Jack will tell us the backstory on what the people at the ESDC went through in order to launch the Canada Emergency Response Benefit program (CERB) - atleast from an Enterprise IT perspective. NOTES: As of June 20, 2020 CERB has processed over 8 million unique applicants, close to 16 Million applications in total since inception, and distributed over 43 Billion Dollars to Canadians in need. Jack Mailloux Twitter account https://twitter.com/IamJackMailloux Richard Pietro Twitter account twitter.com/richardpietro ABOUT Stories from the Open Gov is a podcast published by www.reopengov.org and is dedicated to telling the stories about what Open Government & Open Data look like. Your host is Richard Pietro, an Open Government & Open Data practitioner for the past 10 years. Listen and learn how Open Government & Open Data are becoming a reality! MUSIC ATTRIBUTION - Introduction & conclusion Singing Sadie - I Can't Dance freemusicarchive.org/music/Singing_…3_I_Cant_Dance Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US) creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

This week the federal government announced a two month extension to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. Full details at https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application.html. Today, Bandcamp is donating its share of sales to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, an initiative the Edmonton music community is rallying behind. Produced by Rylan Kafara

Thousands of British Columbians have started applying for a provincial subsidy which became available today. The Minister of Finance says more than 16,000 people applied for the BC Emergency Benefit in the first 45 minutes of opening the online portal. Workers who qualify for the federal government's Canada Emergency Response Benefit, or CERB, are also eligible for a one time, tax-free provincial payment of $1000. However, Carole James acknowledges there are gaps in the array of benefits that governments are providing since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Low-income seniors who receive the SAFER rent supplement, do not qualify for the $300 to $500 dollar provincial rent subsidy. British Columbians who receive federal disability payments do not qualify for the extra $300 dollar a month payment for those on the provincial disability system. And, there are questions about whether workers who have to self isolate for two weeks qualify for benefits for workers who are laid off. James says she recognizes some British Columbians may be falling through the cracks, but she is offering no immediate solutions.The city of Nanaimo will provide 35 emergency shelter beds for the homeless in its Community Services Building on Prideaux St. But the new Emergency Response Center will not be available until June the 1st. That's because some tenants currently using the building will be forced to leave to make shelter space available. The 7-10 Club, that provides free meals and Options for Sexual Health will remain on site. The Island Crisis Care Society will provide 24/7 management of the space. However, it is unclear whether those infected with COVID-19 will be housed there. So far, BC Housing has been unable to secure any hotel rooms in Nanaimo for homeless people who may become infected with the virus and need to quarantine. A deal for 40 such hotel rooms fell through earlier this week, after push-back from the surrounding community. However, there are 13 rooms for women leaving violence during the pandemic. The Canadian military says its rescue mission for a crew whose helicopter crashed off the coast of Greece has changed to a recovery mission. A Canadian Armed Forces pilot from Nanaimo is among the missing. Captain Kevin Hagan was one of six crew members on-board the Cyclone helicopter that crashed on Wednesday evening. It was taking part in NATO training exercises in the Ionian Sea. The body of another crew member, Sub-Lieutenant Abbigail Cowbrough of Toronto, has been recovered. A news release from National Defense says additional human remains have been found, but not yet identified.Written and reported by Lisa Cordasco. Senior Reporter and News Director for CHLY 101.7FM.Have a tip? Email: news@chly.caTwitter: @lisacordasco / @chly1017FMFunded in by the Local Journalism Initiative of the Government of Canada through Heritage Canada in partnership with the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Unemployed workers and landlords in BC will start receiving provincial COVID assistance payments soon. BC Housing says it's received 45,000 applications for its rent subsidy but has sent out only 3,000 payments since the program was announced a month ago. The Premier acknowledges concerns over the backlog, especially since May's rent is due soon. John Horgan says the province is working as fast as it can to deliver services it's never had to deliver before. Meanwhile, British Columbians who qualify for the provincial emergency benefit for workers will be able to apply online starting May the 1st and by telephone, starting May the 4th. The one-time payment of $1000 is available to most people who qualify for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. The government is promising those payments will be sent within days of receiving the application. For more information, go to gov.bc.ca/workerbenefit.The BC Coroner's Service is investigating the deaths of two men, at a homeless camp in Victoria. One man was in his 20s and the other, in his 60s. The men were found dead in two separate tents yesterday. The camp where they lived was set up to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among Victoria's street population. Another man in his 30s died at an unsanctioned encampment on Pandora Avenue last week. The coroner's service has not released the causes of death in any of the cases. The camps have attracted controversy Area residents complain of increasing crime in their neighbourhoods. The city has asked the province to place the campers in hotels. The province has said it is working on placements and will have something more to say by the end of this week.Meanwhile, in Parksville, the lack of shelter space has forced homeless advocates to set up a temporary shelter in a graveyard. Six people have set up camp at the graveyard between St. Edmund and St. Anne's Anglican Churches. Temporary hand washing and porta-potties have been set up. Reverend Christine Muise says four people are being temporarily housed in hotels, but that falls far short of the need.Written and reported by Lisa Cordasco. Senior Reporter and News Director for CHLY 101.7FM.Have a tip? Email: news@chly.caTwitter: @lisacordasco / @chly1017FMFunded in by the Local Journalism Initiative of the Government of Canada through Heritage Canada in partnership with the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Dr. Jennifer Robson is an Associate Professor for Political Management at Carleton University. She discusses her plain language guide that explains the emergency financial supports available for people impacted by COVID-19 such as the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit. This is the April 20, 2020 episode.

Chapter 1 - US President Donald Trump yesterday talking about what the road to recovery looks like, we're joined by Global News Washington Correspondent Reggie Cecchini with more on what Trump announced.  Chapter 2 - Unifor is worried about job cuts as a result of TransLink's revenues tanking. Guest: Gavin McGarrigle, Unifor Western Regional Director. Chapter 3 - The Port Moody Station Museum wants your help. They want you to contribute to the archive they are building of information from the pandemic. Chapter 4 - Physical distancing dates, driveway parties, there's a lot of ways people have been trying to stay socially connected over the past few weeks - but where's the line? Guest: Meghan Collie, Global News Lifestyle Reporter. Chapter 5 - ICBC is getting rid of cancellation and re-plating fees for policy holders but is not providing a rebate to drivers. Guest: David Eby, BC Attorney General Chapter 6: The more time goes by the more we learn about groups that might not be able to access the Canada Emergency Response Benefit - and post-secondary students are one of them. Guest: Cristina Ilnitchi, Vice-President External Affairs with the UBC Alma Mater Society Chapter 7 - Scouts Canada is a fantastic organization, and if you're looking for ways to keep the kids busy this weekend they have TONS of great activities on their website that respect physical distancing measures. Guest: Heather Roney and Quinn Callander, Quinn is a member of Scouts Canada Chapter 8: You might have heard of the Conquer COVID-19 movement that's happening right now, Hayley Wickenheiser and Ryan Reynolds are both ambassadors for the project that's raising money and collecting personal protective equipment for frontline workers.  Tony Scott is the CEO of the Platinum Pro-Claim restoration service in Richmond, and that's where people are being encouraged to go with any donations you might have.

Earlier this week, an article that appeared in the Toronto Star stated that “The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program should be broadened to include high growth firms, software-as-a-service firms, firms whose revenues are seasonal or project-based and pre-revenue firms that are heavily invested in research and development.”With economic confidence low, investment capital is drying up. Many of Canada's highest-potential companies will run out of it in coming months. Without quick, strong government action, they will fail,” the article states.We are now going to move into the next portion of our program where we hope to explore these ideas in further conversation. Participants included:Angel InvestorsSerge Beauchemin, CEO at Anges Québec Capital (Montréal)Judy Fairburn, Co-founder of The51 (Calgary)Sam Elfassy, Physician and Founder at HaloHealth (Toronto)EntrepreneursAlexandra T. Greenhill, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at Careteam (Vancouver)Naheed Kurji, Co-Founder, President and CEO of Cyclica (Toronto)Julie Angus, Founder and CEO at Open Ocean Robotics (Vancouver)Innovation LeadersYung Wu, CEO at MaRS Discovery District (Toronto)Michelle Simms, President and CEO at Genesis (St. John's, NL)Jeff White, CEO at New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (St. John, NB)QuotesBig-picture government response: The Honourable Mélanie Joly  “The first priority is to keep Canadians healthy, as we are all flattening the curve. We need to make sure people are able to follow the strict rules and strict recommendations of our public health officials. I would say this is our biggest economic measure—the more we're able to flatten the curve on the health risks, the more we're able to flatten the curve on the economic risks.” “Our second priority is having a people-first approach. What we did was massively expand the definition of EI and we created a new benefit—the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. We wanted to expand the social safety net in order for people not to fall through the cracks and to make sure we wouldn't be increasing inequities at the end of this crisis.” Melanie “We also came up with the CEBA (Canada Emergency Business Account) program, which is for businesses that had wages between $20,000 and $1.5 million. I've never seen policies developed as fast as we're doing right now. We know we have to be fast and nimble.” Proposed solutions for government from industry leaders: Yung Wu“I commend the government for acting quickly to mobilize a massive response to this crisis—leadership has been truly impressive. But I'd like to be really candid here because we don't have time to be polite right now: Operationally, that response has fallen short and, in particular, it's fallen short in the tech sector. Most of our most promising companies are not yet backed by banks—they're not yet backed by later-stage venture capital firms. They're pre-revenue and backed by angels or are growing their companies by acquiring new customers or markets. I recommend that the government immediately grant blanket acceptance into the wage subsidy program for founders and employees who are part of a recognized accelerator or incubator, or who are backed by angels from a recognized angel organization.” Final remarks: The Honourable Mélanie Joly  “To thrive in the business world, you have to be extremely optimistic. My message to you is to continue to keep that optimistic approach and know that things will get better and we will be helping you cross the bridge to get on the other shore. The future will be brighter.”  Originally Recorded on April 16, 2020. Click here to join future roundtables.

The federal government is expanding its Canada Emergency Response Benefit to include thousands of Canadians who did not qualify under the original plan. The $2000 a month benefit will now be available to people who make less than $1000 per month. Also eligible is anyone whose Employment Insurance ran out after January the first, and seasonal workers who cannot find seasonal work are also eligible. After making the announcement this morning, the Prime Minister assured post-secondary students and businesses there will be something for them later this week.WorkSafe BC says it has received more than 3,000 complaints and questions about employers who are not following public health orders in the workplace. It says the most common concerns are about physical distancing, personal protective equipment, the right to refuse work, essential vs non-essential workers and general hygiene in the workplace.· WorkSafeBC has launched an inspection program to ensure employers are taking steps to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure at the workplace. It says the initial focus of the initiative is to educate but employers could face orders for non-compliance, and administrative penalties for flagrant violations.Truckers who transport much-needed goods across the province will find more rest stops and road food available to them in the coming days. The Government of B.C. is funding the installation of 20 portable toilets at several commercial vehicle pull-outs, inspection stations and chain-up locations throughout the province. It is also keeping all rest areas open during the outbreak. The BC Trucking Association has spearheaded the Meals for Truck Drivers project which has set up food trucks at commercial card-locks throughout BC. Last month trucking industry representatives said shuttered truck stops and off-limits gas stations were becoming significant problems. Starting tomorrow, all open burn fires are banned in BC. So are fireworks, sky lanterns and the use of burn barrels. The Ministry of Environment says a dry spring and concerns over COVID-19 are the reasons for the ban. Health officials say smoke can make those fighting the virus even more ill. And, wildfires use up resources that must be reserved for any pandemic-related emergencies. Campfires have also been banned throughout the Nanaimo Regional District.Written and reported by Lisa Cordasco. Senior Reporter and News Director for CHLY 101.7FM.Have a tip? Email: news@chly.caTwitter: @lisacordasco / @chly1017FMFunded in by the Local Journalism Initiative of the Government of Canada through Heritage Canada in partnership with the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we talk about, well, the shit hitting the fan. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit fast and hard and we're all left trying to process, cope, and manage. We know how fortunate and privileged we are to still have work and to have safe homes to live in, so we also know that in this time it's important for us to go back to our roots as a company. We need to be heart-centered, giving more than ever before. We need to listen and create a space for our community to feel safe to share and ask for whatever help looks like for them. Here are some of the resources we have available, some that the government has released, and some from members of our community: Side Hustle Starter Kit: Online Training - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/side-hustle-starter-kit-online-training-tickets-100939759538Virtual Meetups - https://www.facebook.com/events/904743763303346/Canada Emergency Response Benefit - https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application.htmlTax Updates - https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/campaigns/covid-19-update/covid-19-filing-payment-dates.htmlJamie Monte - https://www.montecpa.com/Faire - https://blog.faire.com/thestudio/covid-19-resources-for-canadian-makers-brands/Waterloo Region Small Business Centre - https://www.waterlooregionsmallbusiness.com/userContent/documents/COVID-19%20Documents/April%201%20-%20Information%20for%20Local%20Businsesses.pdfWe have more on the way, make sure you follow us on Instagram or join our email list, so you don't miss a thing :) Quote: More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/ More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels[Free Training] How to Build a Dope Brand on a Budget - https://bit.ly/BuildADopeBrand More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/Need Some Budgeting Support? Get Your Free Copy of How To Build A Budget...And Stick With It - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/ebook-landing-page

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, April 7th. Green Shirt Day aims to raise awareness about organ donation and encourage more people to register as donors. The day honours the memory of Humboldt Broncos bus crash victim, Logan Boulet. Sue and Andrew speak with Logan's father, Toby Boulet. The Morning News is joined by Mercedes Stephenson, Global's Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of "The West Block". Mercedes gives Sue and Andrew an update on how the Canada Emergency Response Benefit roll-out is working into day 2 of the program. Sue and Andrew look at the impact the Coronavirus Crisis is having on local businesses. Sandip Lalli, President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, has the latest information, including how the Chamber is adapting during this time. The hotel industry has been hit very hard by COVID-19.  The Morning News hears from the President of Alberta's Hotel and Lodging Association about the state of business. It's a fact of life these days in isolation are leaving people feeling bored.  Sue and Andrew catch up with a psychologist who breaks down what boredom means and why it may not be such a bad thing after all. Finally - working from home can be a welcomed change for many, but it can also be a 'pain in the neck' for others. Sue and Andrew chat with an ergonomics professional on how to keep healthy in the home office.   

Justin Archer joins Dave Cournoyer and Adam Rozenhart on this remotely recorded episode of the Daveberta Podcast to discuss the federal government's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, how our political leaders are responding to the pandemic and crashing oil prices. We also discussed the Alberta government's investment in the Keystone XL […]

Today is the day people can start applying for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. The benefit provides up to $2000 a month for those who have lost their jobs, are self-employed or cannot work because of COVID-19. Those already on Employment Insurance or who have applied, do not need to apply for the Emergency benefit. The Prime Minister is asking Canadians to apply on certain days, according to their birth month. Justin Trudeau says that it will prevent the system from being overwhelmed. Those born January to March should apply today. From April to June, apply on Tuesday. From July to September, apply on Wednesday and October to December, apply on Thursday. Trudeau says you can expect your direct deposit within 5 days of applying or within 10 days if by mail.BC is also offering a one-time payment of $1000 but its application website will not be set up until mid-April.However, those eligible for three months' worth of free hydro will be able to apply on the BC Hydro website by mid-week.BC's Provincial Health officer says she is concerned that Canadians returning home from international travel could cause a spike in COVID-19 infections. Dr. Bonnie Henry believes BC is starting to flatten the curve, thanks to measures taken since mid-march, but she warns there could be large spikes if international travellers do not obey the 14-day quarantine order. Henry says so far, no one has been fined for disobeying health orders. But she says RCMP officers have the authority to do so,On Saturday, Henry reported 2 new cases of COVID-19 in the Island Health Region, bringing the total to 76. Five people remain in critical care in hospitals on the island. Across the province as of Saturday, there were 29 new cases of the virus, totalling 1203. There were three more deaths, bringing the fatalities to 38. Henry will update the numbers early this afternoon. RCMP are warning COVID-19 scams are spreading like the virus itself. The scams include test kits that are inaccurate, door to door sales offering fake decontamination and Fraud involving fake police officers issuing on the spot fines for wearing face masks in public. Health Canada is investigating a Vancouver company that offers an immune booster for COVID-19. It says the company has not applied for a license to sell the unproven product.Written and reported by Lisa Cordasco. Senior Reporter and News Director for CHLY 101.7FM.Have a tip? Email: news@chly.caTwitter: @lisacordasco / @chly1017FMFunded in by the Local Journalism Initiative of the Government of Canada through Heritage Canada in partnership with the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Bells are ringing out at Anglican churches across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands right now. The bell-ringing is in support of COVID-19 front-line workers, Dr. Bonnie Henry, the province's health officer and Adrian Dix, the Minister of Health. The 40 participating churches plan to make it a weekly gesture, every Wednesday at noon.Those bells will likely continue ringing into the summer. BC's Provincial Health officer says restrictions affecting gatherings, social distancing and self-isolation is the new normal, although some health directives might be eased by the end of May or June, if the weather is warm enough. That's because the virus does not survive in higher temperatures. Dr. Bonnie Henry hopes for a reprieve from the virus over the summer months, but she says a second wave of infection will likely hit in the fall. She says the restrictions will not be permanently lifted until there is a vaccine for COVID-19. Henry will update the coronavirus numbers later this afternoon.The BC Nurses Union is sounding the alarm over personal protective equipment. The president of the union says she's hearing from members who are being discouraged from changing their masks with each new patient interaction. Christine Sorenson says most hospitals have gone through their regular supply, and the pandemic supply is being rationed. She says that has nurses frustrated and concerned.Meanwhile, the province hopes to ease the supply pressure with the creation of an on-line platform that will coordinate, source and deploy medical supplies and personal protective equipment to provincial health authorities. The COVID-19 Supply Hub will gather donations from businesses and other organizations that have offered to help. The Supply Hub will be part of a larger Provincial Supply Coordination Unit that was announced last week. The Unit will also receive and distribute medical supplies purchased by the federal government and the Ministry of Health.The Prime Minister has clarified some rules in applying for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. Its for people who have lost their job, are sick, quarantined, or taking care of someone who is sick with COVID-19, as well as working parents who must stay home without pay to care for children. It also applies to wage earners, as well as contract workers and the self-employed, who would not otherwise be eligible for Employment Insurance. Starting next Monday, Canadians can apply on-line on the federal government website. This taxable benefit will provide $2,000 a month for up to four months. Those who have already applied for EI do not need to register.CHLY is celebrating its birthday today. Twenty years ago, the Malaspina Radio Society started live-streaming on the internet. We are grateful for your support... and that's no joke!Written and reported by Lisa Cordasco. Senior Reporter and News Director for CHLY 101.7FM.Have a tip? Email: news@chly.caTwitter: @lisacordasco / @chly1017FMFunded in by the Local Journalism Initiative of the Government of Canada through Heritage Canada in partnership with the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

BC Hydro customers who have lost their income due to COVID-19 are about to receive a gift of free hydro. Residential customers will receive a credit, equalling three times their average monthly bill over the past year. That adds up to an average credit of $477. Some customers may also be eligible for Hydro's Customer Crisis Fund, which provides access to grants of up to $600 to pay their bills. All businesses, forced to close because of the pandemic will have their power bills forgiven for three months. Large industrial users, like pulp mills or mines, will be allowed to defer half of their bill payments for 3 months. The Minister responsible for Hydro, John Ralston says the program will cost $90 million. Customers must apply to BC Hydro for the benefit before the end of June. The utility has also halted all disconnections for non-payments and Hydro rates for all residential and business customers will decrease by one percent, starting today.BC's Provincial Health officer says restrictions affecting gatherings, social distancing and self-isolation are the new normal, although some health directives might be eased by the end of May or June if the weather is warm enough. That's because the virus does not survive in higher temperatures. Dr. Bonnie Henry hopes for a reprieve from the virus over the summer months, but she says the second wave of infection will likely hit in the fall. She says the restrictions will not be permanently lifted until there is a vaccine for COVID-19. Henry will update the coronavirus numbers later this afternoon.The BC Nurses Union is sounding the alarm over personal protective equipment. The president of the union says she's hearing from members who are being discouraged from changing their masks with each new patient. Christine Sorenson says most hospitals have gone through their regular supply, and the pandemic supply is being rationed. She says that has nurses frustrated and concerned.Meanwhile, the province hopes to ease the supply pressure with the creation of an on-line platform that will coordinate, source and deploy medical supplies and protective equipment to provincial health authorities. The COVID-19 Supply Hub will gather donations from businesses and other organizations that have offered to help. The Supply Hub will be part of a larger Provincial Supply Coordination Unit that was announced last week. The Unit will also receive and distribute medical supplies purchased by the federal government and the Ministry of Health.The Prime Minister has clarified some rules in applying for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. It is for people who have lost their job, are sick, quarantined, or taking care of someone who is sick with COVID-19, as well as working parents who must stay home without pay to care for children. It also applies to wage earners, as well as contract workers and the self-employed, who would not otherwise be eligible for Employment Insurance. Starting next Monday, Canadians can apply on-line on the federal government website. This taxable benefit will provide $2,000 a month for up to four months. Those who have already applied for EI do not need to register.CHLY is celebrating an anniversary today. Twenty years ago, the Malaspina Radio Society started live-streaming on the internet. We are grateful for your support and hope to celebrate with you in person in the future.Written and reported by Lisa Cordasco. Senior Reporter and News Director for CHLY 101.7FM.Have a tip? Email: news@chly.caTwitter: @lisacordasco / @chly1017FMFunded in by the Local Journalism Initiative of the Government of Canada through Heritage Canada in partnership with the Community Radio Fund of Canada.