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More than 1,000 Canadians take CRA to court over pandemic payments — and some win Pandemic

More than 1,000 Canadians take CRA to court over pandemic payments — and some win

The rollout of the pandemic relief payments saw billions doled out to individuals and businesses on a pay-now-ask-questions-later basis In late 2021, Tressa Mitchell was dealing with doctor's appointments for her ailing mother when she got a call from the Canada Revenue Agency seeking information to verify her eligibility for…
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July 13, 2023
Mental Health Respite Facilities Are Filling Care Gaps in Over a Dozen States Pandemic

Mental Health Respite Facilities Are Filling Care Gaps in Over a Dozen States

By Cheryl Platzman Weinstock July 11, 2023 We encourage organizations to republish our content, free of charge. Here’s what we ask: You must credit us as the original publisher, with a hyperlink to our kffhealthnews.org site. If possible, please include the original author(s) and KFF Health News” in the byline.…
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July 11, 2023
From Taylor Swift to the World Cup, travelers are paying big bucks to catch overseas games and shows Pandemic

From Taylor Swift to the World Cup, travelers are paying big bucks to catch overseas games and shows

When Taylor Swift's Eras tour rolls into Singapore next year, Rjay Ignacio said he'll be there — whether he has a ticket or not. "Taylor Swift has a huge fan base in Asia," the YouTube content creator from Pasig City, Philippines said. "So the probability is very small to get…
bubmag
July 10, 2023
Send your kids to school with coughs, colds and Covid, new NHS guidance says as minister slams parents as ‘too cautious’ Pandemic

Send your kids to school with coughs, colds and Covid, new NHS guidance says as minister slams parents as ‘too cautious’

NHS guidance states kids should be sent to school with coughs, colds and Covid - as Education Minister Nick Gibb brands parents "too cautious". School attendance has decreased a staggering amount due to overly-worried parents following the pandemic, according to the minister. 2 Persistent school absences have risen significantly in…
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July 7, 2023
Six Empire cinemas close with 150 jobs lost as chain falls into administration Pandemic

Six Empire cinemas close with 150 jobs lost as chain falls into administration

The Empire Cinemas chain has collapsed into administration after suffering during the pandemic and seeing dwindling numbers of cinemagoers. Around 150 jobs have been lost after six cinemas were closed with immediate effect, according to joint administrators at BDO. Cinemas in Bishop’s Stortford, Catterick Garrison, Sunderland, Swindon, Walthamstow and Wigan…
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July 7, 2023