May 29, 2020
adHOME Proud To Bring Home Two Hermes AwardsThe Hermes Creative Awards is one of the oldest and largest creative competitions in the world. It honours both messengers and creators who bring ideas to life.
May 28, 2020
Air Canada sets June date to resume flights out of LondonLondon International Airport received some welcome news Thursday when Air Canada announced it would start operating flights out of the city again starting June 22. Article by: Paul Vanderhoeven, The London Free Press
May 28, 2020
Revised May 28, 2020: COVID-19 Government Support AnnouncedRead the updated resources on the COVID-19 Government Announced Support.
May 28, 2020
Libro Credit Union becomes first Canadian financial institution to offer scheduled Interac e-transfersThe announcement, part of a pilot project in partnership with Central 1 Credit Union, comes as Covid-19 is driving dramatic changes in Canadians’ spending habits, including an increased dependency on digital and online banking platforms. Article by: London Inc. Magazine
May 28, 2020
Shop Local Ontario to offer virtual farmers market for regions across the provinceWith less than two weeks until launch, Shop Local Ontario has just shy of 250 vendors across the province ready to put their wares online as part of a virtual farmers market experience the creators hope will outlast the novel coronavirus pandemic. Aricle by: Jacquelyn Lebel, 980 CFPL
May 28, 2020
Local woman prepares 1,000 meals to respond to pandemic needThe meals have been delivered to those in need in London, Strathroy, Chatham and all points in between. Article by: Sean Irvine, CTV News London
May 28, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic could accelerate shift to cashless, experts saySome businesses reopening with pandemic protocols in place have said they won’t accept cash for the time being, potentially accelerating what the Bank of Canada describes as a decade-long shift away from the banknote. (The Canadian Press)
May 28, 2020
Local realtors say London area may buck gloomy CHMC national forecastHouse prices in Canada could fall by up to 18 per cent in the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new forecast suggests, but some observers believe the London market will fare better. Article by: Jonathan Juha, The London Free Press
May 28, 2020
Governments and international organizations come together to address economic challenges and sustainabilityUnited Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, and the Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness, will convene world leaders and international organizations today in a joint initiative to sharpen and accelerate our global response to the significant economic and human impacts of COVID-19, and advance concrete solutions to the development emergency. (News Release)
May 28, 2020
People develop protective antibodies after having COVID-19, but how long do they last?A month after testing positive for COVID-19, a group of people with mild infections had protective antibodies in their blood, a new study has found. Article by: Leslie Young, Global News
May 27, 2020
Revised May 27, 2020: COVID-19 Government Support AnnouncedRead the updated resources on the COVID-19 Government Announced Support.
May 27, 2020
The Minery launches free one-time digital health-and-safety to help business owners get back to businessAs Businesses Begin to reopen or start to lay the groundwork for a return to occupied operations, workplace performance and digital solutions firm The Minery is utilizing one of its technology platform solutions to help get businesses up and running safely and smoothly. Article by The London Inc Magazine
May 27, 2020
Keep The Germs Away! Catalys Sanitizing Products OfferCatalys Lubricants London (formerly Case ‘N Drum Oil) can assist with our line of sanitizing products for hands, countertops, floors, door handles and all areas that will need regular cleaning. Please see the attached sheet outlining details of the products, which are available from their London warehouse
May 27, 2020
Health Canada announces another step to accelerate access to health products for COVID-19To date, Health Canada has approved 37 clinical trials for potential COVID-19 therapies and vaccines. (Health Canada News release)
May 27, 2020
Ask Better Business BureauKapil Lakhotia, President & CEO, LEDC and Jim Swan, host of Ask BBB, discuss post-COVID19 recovery.
May 27, 2020
Webinar: Applying to the Regional & Recovery FundThis webinar was hosted by the London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) and officials from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) about the new Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF).
May 27, 2020
Ontario Extending Emergency Orders During COVID-19 OutbreakThe Ontario government continues to protect the health and safety of the public during the COVID-19 outbreak by extending all emergency orders in force under s.7.0.2 (4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. (Office of the Premier News Release)
May 26, 2020
Revised May 26, 2020: COVID-19 Government Support AnnouncedRead the updated resources on the COVID-19 Government Announced Support.
May 26, 2020
London's largest medical lab ramps up processing of COVID-19 testsLondon's largest medical lab processing COVID-19 tests has undergone a remarkable transformation, from processing 30 to 50 flu tests a day in the pre-pandemic world to analyzing more than 1,200 coronavirus test swabs daily. CBC News
May 26, 2020
London-based JMP Solutions is providing mechanical assembly support for a 10,000-ventilator agreement with the Government of CanadaVEXOS INC., A Markham-based global electronics manufacturing services provider is working closely with JMP Solutions, a London-based company to manufacture 10,000 Mechanical Ventilator Milano (MVM) units in the national mobilization to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. Article by the London Inc Magazine
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