407 ETR Announces $5.2 Million Donation to Support Communities and Healthcare in Response to Pandemic – Company Continues Support to Customers

407 ETR Announces $5.2 Million Donation to Support Communities and Healthcare in Response to Pandemic – Company Continues Support to Customers TORONTO, April 27, 2020 /CNW/ – 407 ETR today confirmed that, on behalf of its customers, shareholders and employees, the company will make a $5.2 million donation to help communities and assist hospitals with … Continue reading 407 ETR Announces $5.2 Million Donation to Support Communities and Healthcare in Response to Pandemic – Company Continues Support to Customers

Get Outside: De-stress Outdoors Even While Social Distancing, But Be Responsible

Get Outside: De-stress Outdoors Even While Social Distancing, But Be Responsible Observe local ‘stay at home’ orders Keep at least 6 feet away from people you don’t live with Don’t gather in large groups Wear a face mask in public Exercise. Throw a ball to your dog.  Go for a short walk. Use your ‘outdoor … Continue reading Get Outside: De-stress Outdoors Even While Social Distancing, But Be Responsible

Creation of an Emergency Fund for the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC) of the Université de Montréal

Creation of an Emergency Fund for the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC) of the Université de Montréal MONTREAL, April 27, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ -The Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC) of the Université de Montréal is creating an Emergency Fund to support its research activities and is launching an appeal … Continue reading Creation of an Emergency Fund for the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC) of the Université de Montréal

SEIU Healthcare Statement on Compensation for Frontline Healthcare Workers

SEIU Healthcare Statement on Compensation for Frontline Healthcare Workers RICHMOND HILL, ON, April 25, 2020 /CNW/ – The below statement is from Sharleen Stewart, President of SEIU Healthcare, the union that represents over 60,000 frontline healthcare workers in Ontario:  STATEMENT FROM SEIU HEALTHCARE PRESIDENT, SHARLEEN STEWART: SEIU Healthcare advocated for an across the board wage increase … Continue reading SEIU Healthcare Statement on Compensation for Frontline Healthcare Workers

Producing helmet-based ventilators locally can strengthen COVID-19 response effort

Local Production of Helmet-Based Technology can Increase Self-Sufficiency amid COVID-19 Triggered Ventilator ShortageAs the world continues to battle the pandemic, ventilator shortage has become one of the biggest challenges for the frontline healthcare professionals. Local manufacture of helmet-based ventilators could provide a timely solution, enabling countries to quickly re-supply their home market and strengthen the … Continue reading Producing helmet-based ventilators locally can strengthen COVID-19 response effort