Yes. Different types of mask offer different levels of protection. Surgical grade N95 respirators offer the highest level of protection against Covid-19 infection, followed by surgical grade masks. However, these masks are costly, in limited supply, contribute to landfill waste and are uncomfortable to wear for long periods. So even countries that have required the public to wear face masks have generally suggested such masks should be reserved for health workers or... more
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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Last Chance to Register for An Exclusive Evening with Jim Cuddy!
Jim Cuddy has one of the most recognizable voices in Canadian music thanks to Blue Rodeo hits such as Try," 5 Days In May," and Bad Timing." The iconic band has sold over 5 million records world-wide, won countless JUNO Awards and have been inducted to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
This is a private, virtual concert for guests of IG Private Wealth Management and an opportunity for Jim to answer your questions live.
We are pleased to donate funds on behalf of our guests in support of local food... more
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Friday, July 3, 2020
Six Months of Global Market Mayhem
Probably the best thing to say about world financial markets so far this year is simply that it has been quite a ride.
If somehow you missed the coronavirus slamming the global economy like a wrecking ball, current market levels certainly do not reveal the wild swings that unprecedented events unleashed.
In this recent segment of my 'True Richness' series, I sat down and spoke with clients and friends, Stu and Susan Jobb. As business owners they naturally are interested in managing their business finances, taxes and retirement planning. Learn how we have worked together to achieve these goals.
Five Toronto disease experts give their personal assessments of dozens of things we all used to do without a second thought Going to the gym, going to church, playing some golf, having a drink on the patio at your favourite bar, taking public transit.
These are things we once took for granted and did without thinking.
Maybe not anymore.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many of them have been off-limits, deemed... more
Posted at 09:01 AM
Monday, June 29, 2020
How the Coronavirus Will Reshape World Trade
When the global economy finally gets beyond the pandemic, expect it to be less globalized than before.
Governments, including many longtime advocates of global trade, are using the crisis to erect barriers to commerce and bring manufacturing home. Japan now pays companies to relocate factories from China. French President Emmanuel Macron pledges "full independence" in crucial medical supplies by year-end. In Washington, Republicans and Democrats alike... more
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Friday, June 26, 2020
How to Teach Kids to Use Passwords
It's crucial to teach children good password hygiene and computer security from an early age.
The only question is: How?
Think about how hard it is to teach adults good password and cybersecurity best practices. Then try to come up with an age-appropriate practice for a 4-year-old. Or a 7-year-old. Or a 9-year-old. It isn't easy.
Deborah Pilla's summer travel is all planned and booked.
Next summer, that is.
Dr. Pilla, a retired pediatric dentist from New York, was supposed to go to Russia with her husband and another couple in April. When the coronavirus pandemic made that impossible, she rescheduled the exact same itinerary, including private tours and hotels, for late May 2021. Then, just to be safe, she also reserved a vacation to Sicily for June 2021.
When I originally set out to write this column, I wanted to share the unexpected benefits of cutting back on my online shopping habit.
At the beginning of the year, I set a personal challenge to reduce my online orders from several times a week (insert embarrassed emoji) to a few times a month. As time passed, I realized I had fewer deliveries to track and more money left in my bank account at the end of the month.
Does it matter what sort of mask you wear?
