The nation’s capital got its first taste of summer weather over the weekend with climbing temperatures and lots of sunshine. Brighter days don’t mean we should be acting too care-free say public health officials across the country. “Now is not the time to ease up on our efforts that have been keeping this virus pinned down,” […]
Don’t rush to change your investment portfolio says Briana Brownell, the Founder and CEO of Pure Strategy Inc. With a looming recession hanging over retirement funds, Brownell says she can understand the panic, that’s why, she says you should take a moment before making a sudden decision. If you want to make a change Brownell says […]
Each Earth Week asks us to change our daily habits so we can create a healthier Earth for us all. This year asks us to make these changes for a brighter future. A brighter future holds extra meaning worldwide with most of us now a month into self-isolation and physical distancing. Earth Week may a subdued affair […]
The Métis National Council launched a new website Monday. The Council says the mobile-friendly site will provide up-to-date information on the Métis nation. A Sixties Scoop portal provides survivors with key resources like resolution agreement between the Métis Nation and the federal government. There is also a portal dedicated to Métis veterans. There you can find information about […]
Ontario’s Financial Accountability Office says the province lost over 400,000 jobs last month while over a million workers were impacted by COVID-19. The provincial office shared the information Thursday morning. According to the FAO, these numbers are historic. It attributes nearly all of the job losses last month to a partial nationwide shutdown to flatten the curve of COVID-19. March’s job losses are four times greater than […]
Over 15,000 people have signed a Change.org petition calling on the federal government to send urgent resources to support Indigenous communities through the COVID-19 pandemic. The petition says First Nation, Métis and Inuit communities are among the most vulnerable to the pandemic. Led by signatories like Isadore Day and Grand Chief Wilton Littlechild, the petition […]
Given the economic uncertainty in the face of the COVID-19, it’s natural to worry about personal finances. Now is the time to take stock of your financial situation so you can develop a plan moving forward. ELMNT caught up with the award winning author of Happy Go Money, Melissa Leong, who offered up some first steps. Get to […]
Canadians have effectively moved online for foreseeable future. We’re working, shopping, watching, entertaining and communicating through our Internet connections. It will be the Internet that will likely get us through social distancing and self-isolation, if the connection is reliable. “The internet right now is a real lifeline right now for folks,” says Josh Tabish, the Corporate Communications Manager […]