How more homeless encampments in Ontario signal a housing crisis out of control

By Admin 09/09/2023

Experts say the growth of homeless encampments in Ontario wasn’t caused by the pandemic, but COVID did accelerate already existing trends. Go to Source 09/09/2023 – 12:02 /Don Mitchell Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Covid-19 dropped as cause of death in the US in 2022

By Admin 05/05/2023

Coronavirus | The Guardian Covid deaths trailed those caused by heart disease, cancer and injuries, while in 2020 and 2021 it was the third leading causeUS deaths fell last year, and Covid-19 dropped to the nation’s No 4 cause, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported.Covid-19 deaths trailed those caused by heart […]Continue reading

Donors needed: Canadian blood donations at decade low due to COVID-19 pandemic

By Admin 13/06/2022

Canadian Blood Services says it is struggling to replenish a critically low national supply caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Go to Source June 13, 2022 – 3:08 pm / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Thames Valley graduation rates hit historical high

By Admin 24/05/2022

Despite unforeseen setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Thames Valley District School Board is reporting a record-high graduation rate of 84 per cent for 2021-22. Go to Source May 24, 2022 – 9:03 pm /Amy Simon Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Lawson study finds high rate of mortality among those with COVID-19-caused acute renal failure

By Admin 14/03/2022

During the first two waves, 271 Ontarians developed an acute kidney injury caused by a severe case of COVID-19, requiring acute dialysis. Within 90 days, 64 per cent had died. Go to Source March 14, 2022 – 9:00 pm /Matthew Trevithick Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Tan Chong returns to profit in first half, but expects car business to stay challenging

By Admin 25/08/2021

The Straits Times Business News August 25, 2021 7:29 AMCovid-19 curbs had caused “almost total suspension” of the group’s operations in several of its 11 Asia-Pacific markets. Go to Source August 25, 2021 – 3:05 am / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Pandemic work stress: How I learnt to deal with it

By Admin 28/06/2021

BBC News – Business The disruption caused by the pandemic has raised fears of burnout, but workers are finding solutions. Go to Source June 28, 2021 – 3:04 am / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Hairdressers fear staff crisis after apprentice shortage

By Admin 26/06/2021

BBC News – Business The pandemic caused the already decreasing number of apprentices to fall further, hairdressers say. Go to Source June 26, 2021 – 3:04 pm / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom