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IF YOU’RE SHOWING SYMPTOMS OF CO- VID-19, SUCH AS FEVER, DRY COUGH AND FATIGUE…FATIGUE…F Do not go to your doctor’s office or a local walk-in clinic. Lakeridge Health has opened a COVID-19 assessment clinic for Durham residents. The clinic is not open for walk- in visits. Start by filling out the on- line registration form, which can be found at lakeridgehealth.on.ca. You will be contacted within 24You will be contacted within 24Y hours to arrange an assessment, typically a phone conversation with a physician to discuss travel histo- ry, contact history and symptoms. If patients need to come to the assessment clinic, they will be giv- en a booked appointment. WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ACCESSING HEALTH CARE IN DURHAM DURING COVID-19 A sign outside the Taunton Health Centre in Oshawa on March 20 advised patients the clinic doesn't test for COVID-19. Sabrina Byrnes/Torstar CORONAVIRUS YOUR GUIDE FOR LIVING THROUGH THE COVID-19 CRISISYOUR GUIDE FOR LIVING THROUGH THE COVID-19 CRISIS dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , M a r c h 2 6 , 2 0 2 0 | 4 Dear Friends, For over a week now, you’ve been self-isolating and practicing social distancing to protect yourself, your family and vulnerable groups in our community from the spread of COVID-19. I know you’re worried about caring for your kids and your family, or worried about your business or your job and how you will pay your bills. While you are helping protect your community by limiting the spread of the virus, your Government is unwavering in it’s commitment to support Canadians, our healthcare system, and our economy. These are truly extraordinary times, and no Canadian should have to worry about paying their bills, rent, or putting food on the table. In the first phase of Canada’s COVID-19 $82 Billion Economic Response Plan, we are providing immediate help to Canadian workers and business that are most in need. For a comprehensive look at our government’s response, visit joconnell.liberal.ca. Here are just some of the measures we’ll be taking: • Introduce an Emergency Care Benefit of up to $900 bi-weekly for up to 15 weeks to provide income support to workers who must stay home and do not have access to paid sick leave. • Provide eligible small employers a temporary wage subsidy for a period of three months. The subsidy will be equal to 10% of remuneration paid during that period, up to a maximum subsidy of $1,375 per employee and $25,000 per employer. • The Canada Revenue Agency will allow all businesses to defer, until after August 31, 2020, the payment of any income tax amounts that become owing on or after today and before September 2020. For individuals (other than trusts), the return filing due date will be deferred until June 1, 2020. • Workers, including the self-employed, who are taking care of a family member who is sick with COVID-19, but do not qualify for EI sickness benefits, as well as EI-eligible and non EI-eligible working parents who must stay home without pay because of children who are sick or who need additional care because of school closures will also be eligible for benefits. • Provide almost $2 billion in extra support to families with children by temporarily boosting Canada Child Benefit payments. • Reduce required minimum withdrawals from Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs) by 25% for 2020, in recognition of volatile market conditions and their impact on many seniors’ retirement savings. While these measures will take 2-3 weeks to roll out directly to residents, this wide-ranging support will help ensure Canadians can pay for rent and groceries, and help businesses continue to pay their employees and their bills during this time of uncertainty. This is just the beginning, and our Government will be there with you every step of the way. This situation is changing on a daily basis and you can stay updated on the latest information by visiting canada.ca/coronavirus. The Prime Minister has said there is nothing we won’t do to keep Canadians safe. I know that together, we’ll get through this. While our constituency office is closed for in-person meetings, our team is available to assist you in your dealings with federal departments. Please don’t hesitate to reach out by phone at 905-839-2878 or by email at jennifer.OConnell@ parl.gc.ca. Yours Sincerely, Jennifer O’Connell Member of Parliament Pickering-Uxbridge Community Office: 4-1154 Kingston Road, Pickering, ON L1V 1B4 Telephone: 905.839.2878 • Email: Jennifer.OConnell@parl.gc.ca A MESSAGE FROM YOUR MP As the world started hearing more and more about COVID-19, many peo- ple started grumbling that it was nowhere near as bad as the flu. So, why all the fuss? Why should we wor- ry? Is COVID-19 really worse than the flu? While the estimated number of flu cases annu- ally is far greater than the number of COVID-19 cases so far, the death rate of CO- VID-19 is about 3 per cent*, whereas the death rate of the flu is about 0.1 per cent, which means that CO- VID-19 seems to be about 30 times* deadlier than the flu. Let's crunch some numbers so that we can re- ally see what the fuss is about. As an example, let's take a look at our neighbours to the south (the numbers work out nicely). The Cen- ters for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there were approximately 35,000,000 cases of influen- za during the 2018/2019 sea- son in the United States. Of that total amount, they es- timate about 491,000 hospi- talizations and approxi- mately 35,000 deaths. 35,000/35,000,000 = .001 x 100 = 0.1 per cent. There's that 0.1 per cent death rate. For comparison, if we use the same number of to- tal flu cases for the CO- VID-19 calculation, let's take a look at what the numbers would be. So, 35 million cases**. What is 3 per cent of 35,000,000? 3/100 = .03 x 35,000,000 = 1,050,000 If exactly the same num- ber people who typically get the flu every year get COVID-19, that would mean that there could be more than one million deaths due to COVID-19, compare to 35,000 due to the flu, in the U.S. alone. So, yes, COVID-19 is worse than the flu. That's what all the fuss is about. Extreme measures are be- ing taken for a reason. * These numbers are based on preliminary re- search and are subject to change as more people re- cover and less new cases de- velop, but it is the generally accepted estimate right now. ** Due to interventions that are being taken throughout the world, the number of coronavirus cases is significantly lower than estimated flu cases. Nadya Dominique is a family doctor. She can be reached at DearDoctorD@gmail.com. CORONAVIRUS VS. THE FLU OPINION WHY SHOULD WE WORRY ABOUT COVID-19? DR. NADYA DOMINIQUE SPELLS IT OUT NADYA DOMINIQUE Column Imagine being stuck at home in quarantine due to the coronavirus or some other pandemic. It could happen. Are you ready? According to health offi- cials, this is what you will need: • Alcohol-based hand sanitizer that's between 60 and 90 per cent alcohol • Medicines for head- aches, coughs and fever • Thermometer • Anti-diarrheal medica- tion •Drinks with electrolytes Beyond that, also keep the following in mind: • Have a supply of your prescription medication ready to avoid possible de- lays during an outbreak or pandemic. • Government agencies suggest filling your cup- boards with non-perish- able food items, including dried pasta and sauce, canned meats and soups, and canned vegetables and beans. As advised, please avoid panic buying but in- stead gradually building up household stocks. • Think about your pets as well, and make sure to have enough pet food and litter. • Keep a stock of house- hold necessities, such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, feminine hygiene prod- ucts, toilet paper and more. • Keep some cash on hand in the event of an emergency. 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And so, in these increas- ingly uncertain times we're urging our readers to offer their help - to show their love - for their favourite shops and stores. There are ways you can help - even if you are stuck at home: Shop locally:Many small stores are still open. If you can leave your home to buy some goods, think of your nearby stores. And if you can't get outside, many local shops have part of their inventory online and they will deliver to your door. Buy gift cards:Pur- chasing a gift card from a lo- cal business is a way of get- ting money to storeowners now, when they need it the most. Order takeout or deliv- ery: Some restaurants and shops are offering options like home delivery or easy pick-up service. Consider ordering at least one meal a week this way. Urge government ac- tion:Email your local may- or, provincial MPP and fed- eral MP and request they consider reasonable assis- tance for small businesses. 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"Everyone younger than 60 should do what they can to ensure they aren't creating more risk." Thompson and Nathan Stall, a geriatrics specialist at Mount Sinai Hospital, share how people can help the elderly navigate these perilous times. Here's what to do and, importantly, what not to do: LIMIT VISITATIONS Anything you can do to help the elderly maintain social distancing is cru- cial, said Thompson. This includes limiting your own contact with them. If the person you know is in a retirement home, you might consider staying home. "We know there's a symptomatic transmission of the virus, so just because you feel okay doesn't mean you aren't transmitting the virus yourself. It's not worth the risk." Some senior care facili- ties have closed visitations completely anyways, said Stall. But you should still be sure to find alternative ways to stay in contact. USE TECHNOLOGY The best way to keep in contact with an elderly person you know is to use technology, said Stall. "Use FaceTime, Zoom, whatev- er you need to in order to make sure they have every- thing they need and are feeling okay," he said. Social isolation comes with its own psychological implications, so it's crucial to stay in contact regularly when possible, said Thompson. "Isolation isn't good for your health to be- gin, so making an extra ef- fort to stay connected to older people at this point and time is a really good idea." TAKE CARE OF CHORES IF POSSIBLE Staying out of contact with others is crucial, so if you can buy groceries for an elderly person you know, or if you can com- plete other tasks that in- volve venturing outside, that would be helpful in re- ducing their exposure to potential illness, said Thompson. If that isn't possible, Stall also notes that some stores have opened an hour early to give elderly people time to shop before it gets crowded. CALL ABOUT SYMPTOMS BEFORE SHOWING UP If your elderly parent or grandparent is experienc- ing sickness or mild symp- toms, make sure they call ahead to a hospital or walk-in clinic instead of showing up, Thompson said. ISOLATE YOURSELF For people under 65 years-old, the most valu- able thing you can do for an elderly person is to main- tain social distancing and keep away from large gath- erings, Stall said. "That's the most helpful thing you can do for grand- ma," he said. "Older adults have been victimized into thinking they need to be more isolated than the rest of us, when in reality we need to isolate ourselves to help them. When we panic- buy, when we jam the stores, when we go out on St. Patrick's Day instead of avoiding large groups, we're putting them at risk more than ourselves." HOW TO HELP SENIORS NAVIGATE THE PANDEMIC Irene Krislaty looks out the window from her home in Sutton. As COVID-19 continues to spread around the globe, seniors are most at risk. 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OPINION TO LEARN HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR OWN CONTENT VISIT DURHAMREGION.COMOPINION Are you looking for some prac- tical ways to make living life un- der COVID-19 a bit more bear- able? The pandemic is changing our daily lives in ways we've nev- er experienced and impacting stress levels, fear, worry and anx- iety. It's normal to experience these symptoms when discussion of the virus is everywhere you turn, es- pecially if you are supporting others around you who may also be struggling. The pointers below offer some simple — yet effec- tive — ways to manage your emo- tional well-being if you feel affect- ed by the novel coronavirus out- break, are self-isolating or social distancing. 1. Do keep connected with oth- ers using technology: Plan phone calls or Skype with friends and family and utilize social media to stay connected with people while you self-isolate; 2. Keep up with self-care: In- clude things like long baths, showers or skin treatments with- in your daily routine; 3. Keep a schedule: This should be full of routine, pleasur- able and necessary activities that you can do within your home. This may include activities like cooking, exercise or getting around to doing tasks you may have been putting off previously; 4. Add variety to your day: Try to strike a balance between hav- ing a solid routine and a varied day so that every day doesn't feel the same. Adding variety boosts our mood and motivation levels; 5. If possible, get some fresh air: Fresh air and natural light are both helpful for our well-be- ing; 6. Try to remain active: Re- member that exercise is benefi- cial for your physical and mental health. You may need to think creatively about how you exer- cise if you are not used to exercis- ing at home, for example: taking online classes or working out us- ing exercise DVDs; 7. Download a relaxation app and practice relaxation: Think of this as taking your mind to the gym. Just 10 minutes of relax- ation per day is proven to reduce stress and improve your well-be- ing; 8. It's OK to feel some anxiety: Understand that it is perfectly normal to feel some stress and anxiety, and you are not the only one experiencing these emotions whilst self-isolating; 9. Set yourself small goals: Think of this as an unusual peri- od to do something you wouldn't usually have the time to do. This could be learning a new skill, hobby or getting that job done that you have been putting off for a while; 10. Take breaks from things you find triggering: Set limits with how much you engage with anxiety-provoking WhatsApp groups and social media chan- nels, if they are causing you dis- tress. Try to stick to reliable news sources for your COVID-19 up- dates within your local area. Using online support tools is also a great way to stay connected with a community of people who are going through a similar expe- rience. Every resident in Ontario can access Big White Wall (bigwhite- wall.com) for FREE — you'll have access to a 24/7, safe online com- munity with clinicians on-hand for extra support. The service al- so provides self-guided courses, creative tools and resources. Reg- ister today using your Ontario postal code at www.bigwhite- wall.com. Dr. Tim Rogers is a psychia- trist and the clinical director of Big White Wall, a free online mental health support service available to Ontarians dealing with anxiety, depression and other common mental health issues. Funded by the Province of Ontario and the Ontario Tele- medicine Network, it's an online community that offers anony- mous, free, peer-to-peer support in a safe and welcoming environ- ment while being moderated 24/7 by clinical professionals. 10 TIPS TO MANAGE YOUR WELL-BEING TIM ROGERS Column These are challenging and un- certain times. But the research is clear and consistent. Communi- ty matters. Especially in times of crisis, the stronger the sense of connection — local people work- ing together — the more resilient the community. And we are resilient. We are a community that cares about each other. We at United Way see it every year. Call it an uprising of care. People like you showing local love. Donating, volunteering all so the place where you live and work is great — for all. COVID-19 is putting our com- munity's most vulnerable people in an extremely challenging situ- ation. Those who already face significant barriers, including poverty, homelessness and social isolation, need even more of our help during this time. This crisis may last weeks or months. And we need our social infrastructure — that invisible network of agencies people visit, call and rely on every day in your neighbourhood — to be in place now and in the future. As the largest investor in so- cial services next to government, we're working closely with Unit- ed Way's front-line agencies to identify the gaps, needs, trends and opportunities that may be emerging locally. We're helping them navigate change, and offering them flexi- ble funding so they can do what they do best: meet urgent needs for people. These front-line United Way community agencies are work- ing in new ways to ensure that those who are most vulnerable in our communities have access to the critical supports they need, close to home. Across the GTA, we're work- ing with the City of Toronto, Peel Region and York Region to con- tinue connecting our network of over 270 agencies to deliver emer- gency response plans. These targeted steps will con- tinue the important work United Way and our network of front- line community service agencies deliver every day to support peo- ple experiencing poverty in the GTA. And beyond the GTA, across the province, local United Ways are working hard to support lo- cal needs. Helping that mom and dad, both working part time gigs, keep food on the table. Reaching out to that youth struggling with mental illness. Making sure the personal sup- port worker can visit your frail 92-year-old neighbour. The need for support, close to home, has never been so vital. The need for community so clear. And people have been reach- ing out, asking what they can do. First take care of yourself and your family. Take a moment to connect with your community. Call your elderly neighbour, vid- eo-chat with a friend who lives alone, email someone who may be isolated. Reach out to your local United Way to find out how our network of services and programs are helping people in your communi- ty. Ask if and how you can volun- teer. If you need help yourself, call 211 - a phone line that can connect you to the right information and local community services. Because in times like these, people matter. All people. And community matters. The caring ties that connect and bind us. All of us. In a united way. Daniele Zanotti is President and CEO of United Way Greater Toronto. WORKING WITH FRONT LINE AGENCIES DANIELE ZANOTTI Column COPING AND CARING THROUGH CORONAVIRUS SCARE For more columns and news on the coronavirus crisis, visit our website at durhamregion.com 9 | Pi c k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , M a r c h 2 6 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m @cityofpickering Weekly Community Page March 26 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24 hour line) customercare@pickering.ca COVID-19Response UpdatesregardingtheCity’sresponseto COVID-19willbecommunicatedat pickering.ca/COVID19 TheCityofPickeringhasbeenfollowingtherapidly evolvingCOVID-19situation,andreviewingstepsto minimizetherisktoitscommunityandemployees.In lightofthis,theCityhasdeclaredaStateofEmergency, andhasclosedCityfacilities,playgroundequipment, andcancelledallpublicgatheringsuntilfurthernotice. TheCityrecognizesthesignificantimpactthisdecisionwill haveonthecommunity,buttheseprecautionarymeasures arenecessarytokeeppeoplesafe. Visitpickering.ca/COVID19 • Facilityclosures • Cancellations:publicmeetings,events,programs • Servicelevelupdates • Safetytips&resources durham.ca/CommunityResources Findinformationonfinancialresources(EI),foodsecurity, andmorecommunityresources. StayInformed VisitthewebsitesoftheOntarioMinistryofHealth, The RegionofDurhamHealthDepartment,andtheWorldHealth Organizationforaccurateinformationandupdatesonthe novelcoronavirus. Thesesitesprovidecurrentinformation andtipsforeverydayactionsthatcanhelpflattenthecurve. DurhamRegionCareMongers IfyouneedhelporareisolatedduringtheCOVID-19outbreak, volunteersthroughoutDurhamRegionarereadytohelpyou getwhatyouneed.Ahotline,calledthe“DurhamRegionCare MongersCOVID-19ResponsePhoneLine,”hasbeensetup tohelppeoplewhocan’tgetoutduringthepandemic.The phonenumberis1.888.573.0982. TaketheCOVID-19self-assessment Forthosewhohavesymptomsorhavebeeninclosecontact withsomeonewhohasCOVID-19,theself-assessmenttool willhelpyoudetermineifyouneedtoseekfurthercare. ContactTelehealthOntarioat1.866.797.0000,yourlocal publichealthunitoryourprimarycareproviderifyou’re experiencingsymptoms.Pleasedonotvisitanassessment centreunlessyouhavebeenreferredbyahealthcare professional.Donotcall911unlessitisanemergency. BusinessHelp Needbusinessinformationrelated toCOVID19? Findresourcesandinformationregarding governmentprograms,services,andsupporttoassistyour business.Learnmoreatdurham.ca Stayhome,Besafe.Doyourpartin preventingthespreadofCOVID-19. Whileyou #StayHomeMakeMemories followusforideas, freeonlineevents,inspiration,activities,andmore. @PickeringEvents @FreeTeenStuff @PickeringFIT @RecreationPickering Tagus#StayHomeMakeMemories#PickeringProud pickering.ca TaxPenaltiesWaived Tosupportresidentsandbusinessesduringthisdifficulttime, theCityofPickeringiswaivingpenalties,andinterestfor60 daysforallresidentsandbusinesseseffectivewiththeApril propertytaxinstallment(April28).The60daygraceperiod, willendonJune30,2020,anditisfortheApril28,2020 installment. Whodoesthisapplyto?Thewaivingofthepenalties andinterestisforallpropertiesthatincludesresidential, apartmentbuildings,shoppingcentres,officetowers, commercialplazas,commercialbuildings,andallindustrial properties.Insufficientfundsandpre-authorized paymentrelatedfees willbewaivedbytheCity.Yourbank maystillchargeyouafee. Forthosepropertyownerswhosent post-datedcheques to theCityfortheirApriltaxinstalmentandwouldliketocancel thepayment,theymaydosobyemailingintheirrequestto thePickeringTaxationSectionbyApril15,2020. Pre-AuthorizedTaxPaymentPlanMembers Pre-AuthorizedTaxPaymentsincludingthewithdrawalsfor April1,8,and16,willbewithdrawnasnormalforthosewho haveenrolledforpre-authorizedtaxpayments. Ifyouwish tocancelyourpre-authorizedtaxpayments,pleasedosoby fillingoutthecancellationformonlineatpickering.ca Tocancelyourwithdrawl,pleasesubmitcancellationformby thecorrespondingdate. April1withdrawal, cancellationformbyMarch24 April8withdrawal,cancellationformbyMarch30 April16withdrawal,cancellationformbyApril6 April28withdrawal,cancellationformbyApril20 Inordertoresumethepre-authorizedpaymentatalater date,thepaymentholderwillneedtore-applytotheCity. Ifyouhavefurtherquestions,youcanreachtheproperty taxsectionbyemailpropertytaxes@pickering.caorby telephone905.420.4614. dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , M a r c h 2 6 , 2 0 2 0 | 10 Caring For Our Community www.vandusengm.com D e a r Va l u e d C u s t o m e rs , I n r e s p o n s e t o t h e u n p r e c e d e n t e d a n d e s c a l a t i n g C OV I D -1 9 s i t u a t i o n ,w e a t Va n D u s e n C h e v r o l e t B u i c k G M C h a v e d e c i d e d f o r t h e s a f e t y o f o u r c o m m u n i t y t o c l o s e o u r d e a l e r s h i p e ff e c t i v e We d n e s d a y M a r c h 2 5t h r e o p e n i n g We d n e s d a y A p r i l 8 th . O u r b i g g e s t p r i o r i t y i s t h e h e a l t h a n d s a f e t y o f o u r Va n D u s e n c o m m u n i t y. A c o m m u n i t y t h a t i n c l u d e s o u r a s s o c i a t e s ,o u r c u s t o m e r s ,o u r s u p p l i e r s a n d t h e r e s i d e n t s a n d b u s i n e s s e s o f t h e m u n i c i p a l i t i e s w e s e r v e .L i k e m a n y b u s i n e s s e s w e h a v e b e e n g r a p p l i n g w i t h t h e d a n g e r s o f C O V I D -1 9 f o r a n u m b e r o f d a y s .T h e n e e d t o k e e p o u r p e o p l e a n d c u s t o m e r s s a f e w a s q u i c k l y o u t w e i g h i n g t h e b e n e fi t s o f s t a y i n g o p e n . S u p p o r t i n g t h e m e s s a g e t o s t a y h o m e i s o u r p r i o r i t y a n d b y c l o s i n g w e f e e l t h a t w e a r e d o i n g o u r p a r t i n e n s u r i n g t h e h e a l t h a n d s a f e t y o f o u r c o m m u n i t y. We h o p e o t h e r s w i l l d o t h e s a m e . T h e t e r m “y o u a r e n o t a l o n e ,w e a r e i n t h i s t o g e t h e r ”i s o n l y a s s t r o n g a s t h o s e w h o c h o o s e t o l e a d a n d c l o s e t h e i r b u s i n e s s e s .A s l e a d e r s ,w e f e e l s t r o n g l y t h a t e v e r y o n e s h o u l d g o h o m e a n d s t a y h o m e . B y a b i d i n g b y t h e s o c i a l d i s t a n c i n g a n d s e l f -i s o l a t i o n p r o t o c o l s a s o u t l i n e d , w e s i n c e r e l y h o p e t h i s w i l l g i v e o u r m e d i c a l e x p e r t s t i m e t o g e t t h e i r a r m s a r o u n d t h i s v i r u s . We l o o k f o r w a r d t o s e r v i n g y o u i n t h e n e a r f u t u r e . J i m Va n D u s e n D e a l e r P r i n c i p a l Va n D u s e n C h e v r o l e t B u i c k G M C F u l l C l o s u r e V a n D u s e n C h e v r o l e t B u i c k G M C Our Service Department will remain open for Emergency Services for those individuals declared as Front Line Essential Service Providers For Emergency Service please contact us via email at chris.mcmurray@vandusengm.com Our Sales Teams will be open virtually. Our “Buy Online”feature allows them to work with you from the safety of their own homes. Visit www.vandusengm.com to connect. 11 | Pi c k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , M a r c h 2 6 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Relief is on the way for workers displaced due to the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Justin Tru- deau has presented a plan before parliament to spend $82 billion, with Canadian workers and businesses el- igible for some $27 billion of it. Come April, Employ- ment Insurance (EI) rules should loosen to allow for more applications. Two emergency benefits are in- cluded for those who don't qualify. The government has released guidelines on who can apply, and the amount of money to expect. "These are extraordi- nary times," Trudeau said. "Our government is taking extraordinary measures." DO I QUALIFY FOR EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE? For those who lost em- ployment through no fault of their own (including lay- offs), you need to consider the number of hours worked in the last 52 weeks. That number will depend on your situation. But move as quickly as possible to apply. If four weeks pass- es between your last day of work and the date of your application, you could lose access to the benefits. WHAT HAS CHANGED WITH EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE? EI sickness benefits kick in if you are unable to work because of illness or quarantine. This is among the changes before parlia- ment. Normally, a one- week waiting period is mandatory for sickness benefits. That has been re- moved for those told to self- isolate or quarantine. Ap- proved applicants can now be paid for the first week of a claim. The maximum amount to be paid out for EI is $573, if approved. WHAT IF I DON'T QUALIFY FOR EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE? The self-employed and some contract workers do not qualify for EI. However, those who are quarantined or sick with COVID-19 can apply. Those staying home to care for a family member with COVID-19 can also ap- ply. So can parents staying home to care for children because of school closures. There is $5 billion in The Emergency Support Benefit for workers nor- mally ineligible for EI who are facing unemploy- ment. The government has not determined how long the money will be giv- en out, or how much, but it is intended to be a long- term income support. A toll-free number has yet to be set up, but both EI benefit plans will be avail- able through the Canada Revenue Agency in April. HOW DO I APPLY? Quarantined workers can now apply without the usual medical certificate and records of employ- ment. Other applicants will typically need both. For those who can't apply from where they are quar- antined, file for EI sickness benefits later and have the claim backdated. Apply for EI benefits at the website canada.ca/en/ services/benefits/ei/ei- sickness/apply.html After that, you can apply to have the waiting period waived by calling the govern- ment's toll-free number at 1-833-381-2725 or teletype- writer 1-800-529-3742. Apply in person at a Ser- vice Canada office – call first – unless you are expe- riencing symptoms or in self-isolation, quarantined or instructed not to visit. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO LOOSEN EI, SICKNESS RULES DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@ metroland.com NEWS Relief is on the way for workers displaced due to the coronavirus pandemic. Pexels photo As many citizens are hunker- ing down to help prevent the spread of coronavirus-related disease, one group has stepped up its activities: fraud artists. That's the word from the Ca- nadian Anti-Fraud Centre, which warned this week scams designed to take advantage of fears surrounding the spread of COVID-19 are cropping up across the country. "Fraudsters want to profit from consumers' fears, uncer- tainties and misinformation. Fraudsters are exploiting the cri- sis to facilitate fraud and cyber- crime," the centre said in an alert posted to its website. The scams range from callers claiming to represent cleaning and heating companies offering special virus-resistant air filters to supposed financial advisers with tips on "hot new stocks relat- ed to the disease," the centre re- ported. Some scammers are even phoning people to tell them they have tested positive for the virus, a phishing attempt to obtain health and credit card data. Po- lice have also received reports of door-to-door canvassers offering household decontamination de- vices, authorities said. The federal anti-fraud centre is warning people to be wary of unsolicited calls from people claiming to represent govern- ment or health agencies, or who say they can offer products that provide protection from CO- VID-19 — including "miracle cures" such as herbal remedies, vaccinations or faster testing for the virus. It's also possible people may be targeted by fraudsters claiming to represent charities. "Don't be pressured into mak- ing a donation," the centre warned, adding, "Verify that a charity is registered" before do- nating. There is also a risk consumers may encounter fake or mislead- ing ads related to COVID-19. Scams reported to the Anti- Fraud Centre include: • Cleaning or heating compa- nies offering duct cleaning ser- vices or filters to protect from COVID-19; • Local and provincial hydro/ electrical power companies threatening to disconnect power for non-payment; • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the World Health Organization offering fake lists for sale of COVID-19 in- fected people in your neighbour- hood; • Public Health Agency of Can- ada giving false results saying you have tested positive for CO- VID-19 and tricking you into con- firming your health card and credit card numbers for a pre- scription; • Red Cross and other known charities offering free medical products such as masks for a do- nation; • Government departments sending out coronavirus-themed phishing emails, tricking recipi- ents into opening malicious at- tachments, or seeking sensitive personal and financial details; • Financial advisers pressur- ing people to invest in hot new stocks related to the disease or of- fering financial aid and/or loans to assist people during shut downs; • Door-to-door sales people selling household decontamina- tion services, and • Private companies offering fast COVID-19 tests for sale. If you have been a victim of fraud, contact your local police or file an online report at https:// www.antifraudcentre-centrean- tifraude.ca/report-signalez- eng.htm. SCAM ARTISTS CAPITALIZING ON CORONAVIRUS FEARS This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Alissa Eckert illustration JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a r c h 2 6 , 2 0 2 0 | 12 free professional buyer service: • Find out about the newest homes on the market that meet your needs • Get more informed about the specific areas and how to get the best price • Find out how to get the best mortgage rates and saving programs, plus much more - Call today!! 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Downsizing - Upsizing - Rightsizing?As an Accredited Senior Agent (ASATM) and a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES TM), I am here to help when a move becomes necessary due to financial or health challenges. I specialize in assisting aging adults and their families through the sale of a home by patiently guiding and professionally advising those involved through the experience. Call me today!…. Remember, I am not #1... You www.janetdowson.com Real Estate If you’re thinking about updating your kitchen, it’s worth considering your design choices in terms of how easy or difficult it will be to keep the renovated space clean. After all, the kitchen may be the heart of your home, but it’s also the room most prone to spills and messes. Here are five as- pects to carefully consider when redesigning your kitchen. 1. The floor Linoleum holds up well to frequent cleaning and has the advantage of having no grout lines to scrub. 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All the best to you and yours, Lynda Cudney Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage 905-655-3300 • 647-500-9912 lyndapages@gmail.com www.gethomewithLynda.com 17 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a r c h 2 6 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m BUICKGMCLtd WHITBY AND PORTPERRY www.gusbrown.com www.gusbrownportperry.com DURHAM By Mike Johnston Metroland Media JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming: GMC used the backdrop of the mountains and long winding roads in Wyoming to unveil what’s new for its pickup truck segment in 2020. From the revolutionary multifunctional tailgate to an almost magical ability using 15 cameras to see what’s behind any object you might be towing, 2020 is going to be an exciting year for GMC trucks. At the media event, GMC showed off the Sierra and Acadia (though I didn’t get a chance to drive the Acadia). Called transparent trailering, the camera system stitches together views from a tailgate camera and a rear trailer mounted camera allowing the driver to see exactly what is behind the camper or trailer, (up to 32 feet), you are towing. Cameras can also show what is inside a trailer you are towing. The camera can be used at any time at any speed and will also show you a faster vehicle coming up beside the truck. “The number one buying situation in this field is towing,” said Tim Herrick, executive chief engineer and an architect on the new Sierra which he noted is not a “carry over” from its predecessor. Towing capacity on the dual rear wheel model with diesel engine Sierra is increased by 52 per cent to 35,500 lb, up from 23,000 lb. According to GMC, 93 per cent of heavy-duty truck users use their Sierra shows GMC’s 2020 vision One of GMC’s new Sierra poses for pictures on a scenic bridge near a stream in Wyoming. Continued on page 2 It’s not often an SUV impresses when you put your foot on the gas. They are usually slow to get off the line and take a while to get up to speed. But there are always exceptions in life and this exception belongs to the GMC 2020 Terrain Denali AWD ($46,178) I had the chance to drive for a week. I didn’t know much about Terrains but GM has been doing a good job of reinventing itself and making solid vehicles so I was keeping an open mind as I looked for the gear shifter to put it in drive. This was my first surprise - no gear shifter. Instead, the Terrain has five but- tons within easy arm’s reach to get this small compact SUV moving. Park is the biggest and easiest button to hit. To put the SUV in reverse or drive, you pull back on the button. Neutral is a smaller button in the middle of the console and there is an L button for choosing gears yourself which is just a waste of space and effort. I can’t see anyone using that feature. As soon as I pushed down on the accelerator as I left the parking lot at GM’s office in Oshawa, I knew this engine was something special. My second surprise. The Terrain Denali edition, my tester for the week, features a 2.0-li- tre turbo four-cylinder engine matched to a nine-speed automatic transmission. It produces 252 hp with 260 lb/ft of torque. That combination gets the Terrain Denali moving fast and keeps it nice and solid on the ground as it picks up speed. The Terrain comes in three trims. The lowest price SLE features a 1.5- litre Turbo four-cylinder engine which gets 170 hp and 203 lb/ft of torque. The SLT and Denali trims get the 2.0L turbo. My next surprise with the Terrain was the fact GMC calls this a com- pact SUV. There is nothing but space and storage in this vehicle. The back seat has more than enough room for three adults. It is one of the most spa- cious I have ever sat in, which makes it perfect for longer drives for families which include older kids. There won’t be any fighting over legroom or asking the front passen- gers to move their seats up so the second-row passenger can stretch their legs. The front room cabin is also very spacious. While I did miss the gear shifter, my hand just automatically ends up resting on it, it does allow for more space and a more open feel in the front. Removing that selector allows GMC to place extra-large cupholders in that area as well as the AWD gear selector. You can leave the vehicle in AWD but if you are trying to save some fu- el, a quick turn moves the vehicle in- to two-wheel drive. There is also an option for off-road driving and trailer- ing. The eight-inch touchscreen is a breeze to use and features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Syncing my phone was easy. The camera features still amaze me. As you scroll to the camera on the touchscreen you can choose nu- merous angles including a birds-eye view from behind the vehicle which makes it look like a drone is always following you to provide that picture. Other controls near the all-wheel drive selector allow you to heat or cool the front seats, a park assist and a lane departure warning. I’ve noted before that I turn that off when I can as it can be very sensitive. One feature you can’t turn off is the auto-stop which shuts the engine down when you come to a complete stop. I’m not a fan of this feature as I have driven some vehicles which take longer than I like to turn back on and allow the driver to get moving. Hopefully GM will consider that op- tion in the next version of the Terrain. The heat, air conditioning and ventilation controls are handled with nice large knobs that are very easy to reach and won’t require you to take your eyes of the road. Since my Denali tester is the top of the line model it featured a long list of standard features and some op- tions. Standard features include: re- mote vehicle start; a rear seat re- minder; wireless phone charging; hands free power lift gate; active noise cancellation and Wi-Fi hotspot. Standard safety features include: front and rear park assist; front pe- destrian braking; automatic front headlights; forward collision alert and lane change alert. My tester featured a $1,995 pre- ferred equipment group option that included a power sunroof, adaptive cruise control and other features. As large and compact SUVs be- come even more popular with fami- lies the drive is becoming smoother with a quiet ride that would equal most luxury cars. GMC’s compact Terrain falls into that category. It handled great on the road and while it can carry five easily, has lots of room for cargo and is very spacious. I never felt like I was driving a large truck. ——————————————— What’s Best: This compact SUV will surprise you with the space in- side and quiet, smooth ride. What’s Worst: Hopefully GM will let the driver turn off the auto stop in the next version of the SUV. What’s Interesting: A digital gear selector allows more room in front of the Terrain but takes some getting used to. The 2020 GMC Terrain Denali AWD has lots of room for five and offers a smooth ride. Story and photos by Mike Johnston Metroland Media Terrain’s a compact SUV with many surprises dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a r c h 2 6 , 2 0 2 0 | 18 ◊Leasing offers available O.A.C.from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2020 Tucson 2.0L Essential FWD/2020 Tucson 2.0L Preferred FWD/2020 Kona 2.0L Essential FWD/2020 Kona 2.0L Preferred FWD/2020 Elantra Preferred Auto IV T with an annual lease rate of 1.99%/1.99%/2.99%/2.99%/1.49%.Total lease obligation is $15,909/$16,873/$13,637/$14,906/$14,389.Weekly lease payment of $70/$75/$60/$66/$50 for a 48/48/48/48/60-month walk-away lease.Down payment of $1,295/$1,295/$1,195/$1,195/$1,295 and first monthly payment required.Trade-in value may be applied to down payment amount.Lease offer includes Delivery and Destination charges of $1,810/$1,810/$1,810/$1,810/$1,710,levies and all applicable charges (excluding HST).Lease offer excludes registration,insurance,PPSA,licence fees and dealer admin.fees of up to $499.Fees may vary by dealer.$0 security deposit on all models.16,000 km allowance per year applies. 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Here are some tips on how to have a conversa- tion about the coronavirus and what to say to your kids. KEEP CALM It's important to stay calm because children tend to pick up on their parents' feelings. So, if you feel ner- vous or anxious, it's best to wait to have a conversation with your child until you feel calmer. "If a parent or caregiver is grounded, they will cre- ate a safe space for chil- dren to feel calm," Baylis said. "If you panic or feel anx- ious, children will pick up on that." BE OPEN AND HONEST; LISTEN TO THEIR QUESTIONS Baylis recommends that parents not be afraid to dis- cuss the coronavirus be- cause kids worry more when they are kept in the dark. Give them an opportuni- ty to ask lots of questions and answer each one with appropriate information. Even if you think your child might not appear to be worried, it's important to ask them how what they've heard about the virus and how they are feeling. They may be talking about it in school. "There are a lot of big triggers and one of them might be the closure of their school as a precau- tion. That may reinforce fear and children think 'Oh, this is really serious,'" Bay- lis said. EXPLAIN THE TRUTH IN A CHILD-FRIENDLY WAY When it comes to ad- dressing the virus, it's im- portant to talk about what's happening and not focus on the what-ifs. Stick to the facts, and steps to take if a loved one does get sick. HELP CHILDREN TO BE PROACTIVE WITH THEIR HEALTH Remind children how they can keep themselves safe. That includes remind- ers about proper hygiene, washing hands with soap and water, sneezing or coughing into an elbow or tissue and to avoid putting their hands in their mouth or on their face. REASSURE YOUR CHILD "It's important to reas- sure a child that you're tak- ing the proper precautions to reduce any risk," Baylis said. CONTINUE HAVING CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CORONAVIRUS Encourage repeated chats about the virus and keep children up-to-date on what's happening so they can be aware and to stop the spread of misinformation. A cartoon strip devel- oped by National Public Ra- dio has been specifically de- signed to teach children about coronavirus. The comic is available online at www.npr.org. Baylis explained it's a handy tool to educate chil- dren in an easy and simple way to understand. HOW DO I TALK TO MY CHILD ABOUT CORONAVIRUS? It's important to be open and honest when talking to kids about coronavirus. Right, the National Public Radio created a cartoon strip designed to teach children about coronavirus. 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