Pandemic

Disadvantaged areas experienced higher levels of employment disruption during the pandemic than affluent areas, a study by the ERSI and Pobal has found.  Pobal CEO Anna Shakespeare said the findings were likely because people in deprived areas often work manual jobs that cannot be performed at home.  “This may be…

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…

5 Local Online Businesses To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Photo credit: KAJU Instagram account (@kaju.egy)As the world sought refuge indoors with the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the online shopping trend surged. Meanwhile, in Egypt, online bakeries and confectionery businesses began to gain popularity as individuals looking to…

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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…

Sports chief Kevin Yeung says the Kai Tak Sports Park will open by the end of next year - and it will be used when Hong Kong co-hosts the National Games in 2025. The sports park, with three main venues, was expected to open this year but was delayed due…

Infectious diseases expert Ivan Hung says Hong Kong should set up its own production lines for vaccines and medicines, so the city will not need to wait for imports in the event of another pandemic. The University of Hong Kong professor said local production also means lower costs, adding the…

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…

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…

Demand for online learning has surged since the pandemic, including among students in rural Saskatchewan. Author of the article: Sierra D'Souza Butts, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Published Jul 07, 2023  •  Last updated 2 days ago  •  3 minute read Both of Saskatchewan's universities are exploring online options to better serve…