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Multiple Languages – COVID

Information regarding COVID-19 is available in multiple different languages. Learn more about COVID-19, distancing, hand washing, and isolating, Click for factsheets, infographics and other Government of Canada resources to keep you and your family safe and informed.   Read Employment E-News – April 2020 – Navigating New Territory Image provided by http://www.1COMMUNITY1.ca

Therapy for Ontario’s Frontline COVID-19 Staff

Hundreds of mental health workers are offering free therapy to Ontario’s frontline COVID-19 staff. More than 450 licensed mental health workers ready to volunteer their services including licensed psychotherapists, psychologists and social workers. Learn more about free telephone therapy sessions for healthcare workers on the frontlines.   Read Employment E-News – April 2020 – Navigating … Continue reading

Interest Rate Cut

COVID-19 and a sharp drop in oil prices spurred the Bank of Canada’s surprise announcement to cut key interest rate to 0.25%. The key interest target is down to a crisis-level low. It was the third overall cut this month and the second unscheduled cut. Click to learn more.   Read Employment E-News – April … Continue reading

Business Resources

Invest Durham has assembled resources and information for businesses in Durham. It is updated at least daily with information about government programs, services and supports available during the pandemic. Click to access the webpage.   Read Employment E-News – April 2020 – Navigating New Territory Image provided by http://www.1COMMUNITY1.ca

Help Frontline Staff

Canada’s doctors, nurses, hospital staff and frontline staff are working hard to keep us safe and healthy. We can thank them by staying at home to help flatten the curve. Last week, OWASCO Inc., a Clarington RV centre offered 70 of its vehicles to Oshawa and Ajax-Pickering hospitals to help frontline workers coping with the … Continue reading

Grocery Shopping

Are you heading out for groceries? Be prepared but avoid panic stocking and hoarding. Make a list and stock up on key household essentials, like non-perishables. Buy what you need and practice normal grocery buying habits. Let’s do our part! Click to view safe food handling tips.   Read Employment E-News – April 2020 – … Continue reading

Enhanced Payment Flexibility

Worried about your water bill? The Regional Municipality of Durham has introduced enhanced payment flexibility, suspended all late payment charges, collection notifications and water shut-offs for non-payment. Questions? Click for more information.   Read Employment E-News – April 2020 – Navigating New Territory Image provided by http://www.1COMMUNITY1.ca

Canadians Returning Home

The Government of Canada has put in place emergency measures that require mandatory 14-day self-isolation for all persons entering Canada, even if they do not have COVID-19 symptoms. The measures are intended to help contain the outbreak and limit the spread of COVID-19 in Canada. Upon return to Canada, you will be asked if you … Continue reading

Looking for Support?

Are you looking for support? The Regional Municipality of Durham has a list of available resources in the area. Find food drives, volunteer opportunities, and resources for community agencies, finances, food security, shelters, transportation, and health and wellness. Click to view available resources.   Read Employment E-News – April 2020 – Navigating New Territory Image … Continue reading

JSW and TRIEC Mentoring

If you are a Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee or Caregiver, with international education and experience, currently unemployed or underemployed, the Job Search Workshop and TRIEC Mentoring Partnership will help you reconnect with your career in Canada.  While the Pickering Welcome Centre is closed to the public, staff are connecting with clients online and over the … Continue reading