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Quebec company puts windows in masks for the hearing impaired

Masks aren’t going away anytime soon. Recognizing this, one Quebec company is working to make face coverings more inclusive. Entreprise Prémont, based in Louiseville, Quebec, is producing windowed masks so the hearing impaired can read the wearer’s lips. The masks, called Humask-Pro Vision, will be available starting early 2021. “This

Alcohol sales with takeout and delivery will be allowed permanently

Delivery and takeout have become pandemic staples. For many, so has drinking. Ontarians were thrilled, then, when the province temporarily allowed them to order booze with their takeout or delivery. So were hospitality businesses, considering the high margin of alcohol sales. It’s always fun to wonder which lessons and exceptions

These are the 100 most powerful women of the year

Since 2004, Forbes has published an annual list of the year’s 100 most powerful women. This year’s list features representation from 30 countries, with 10 heads of state, 38 CEOs and five entertainers among them. Seventeen are newcomers. The most powerful woman of 2020 should come as no surprise. That’s

Pantone’s 2021 Color(s) of the Year are exactly what we need right now

Every year, the colour company Pantone chooses a colour that’s supposed to embody next year’s vibe. This was the year of Classic Blue, for example, which instills calm, confidence, and connection. It was a terrible choice. After the year we’ve head, let’s hope Pantone is a little more Nostradamus for

Ontario government stops food delivery companies from gouging restaurants

Food delivery is just one of the many “new normal” aspects of lockdown life. As happens when something becomes en masse and essential, there’s a potential for profit. Case in point: delivery fees. Personally, I didn’t know this was an issue. Nevertheless, the Ontario government has introduced a cap on