Winnipeg Free Press By: Shelley Cook Save to Read Later
On Tuesday morning, I was getting ready for work, when my phone rang with my child’s school name flashing on the screen.
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On Tuesday morning, I was getting ready for work, when my phone rang with my child’s school name flashing on the screen.
Why are they calling me at 7:41 a.m.?
It was the principal. He was calling to let me know someone in my daughter’s class had tested positive for COVID-19 and the school believed my daughter had been a close contact. We needed to self-isolate immediately, and wait for more information and instructions to follow. I was annoyed and felt inconvenienced by having to self-isolate in my home with my partner and child for two weeks. Working from home with a child in tow is nearly impossible, even when she spends much of the day with eyes glued to a screen.
Author of the article: Kathleen Smith
Publishing date: May 03, 2021 • May 3, 2021 • 3 minute read • Citizens rallied in Blyth in front of Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson s office Feb. 26 to promote the Stay Home If You Are Sick Act, which would allow for seven days paid sick leave, three days of unpaid sick leave and 14 days of paid sick leave during a pandemic. Handout
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Premier Doug Ford’s government was called on to pass a 14-day sick-leave motion, Bill 239. But the government voted against the measure aimed at supporting essential workers.
After voting down the proposed plan of 14 days, the government introduced legislation to require employers to provide three paid sick days for employees if they miss work due to COVID-19.
Author of the article: Kathleen Smith
Publishing date: Apr 30, 2021 • 2 days ago • 3 minute read • Citizens rallied in Blyth in front of Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson s office Feb. 26 to promote the Stay Home If You Are Sick Act, which would allow for seven days paid sick leave, three days of unpaid sick leave and 14 days of paid sick leave during a pandemic. Handout
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Premier Doug Ford’s government was called on to pass a 14-day sick-leave motion, Bill 239. But the government voted against the measure aimed at supporting essential workers.
After voting down the proposed plan of 14 days, the government introduced legislation to require employers to provide three paid sick days for employees if they miss work due to COVID-19.
COVID-19: Ford defends three-day sick day program; Ontario reports 3,887 new cases, 21 deaths
COVID-19: Ford defends three-day sick day program; Ontario reports 3,887 new cases, 21 deaths
Hospitalizations and active cases are on the decline, but intensive care patients and admissions remain high By NOW Staff
People without OHIP cards can now get vaccinated in Toronto
4:30 pm The city is teaming up with community agencies to help people without OHIP cards book COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
On Friday, Toronto officials said in a news release said that residents without OHIP cards who meet the eligibility criteria can get assistance booking a vaccination appointment at a city-run immunization clinic by contact the FCJ Refugee Centre or Access Alliance.
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