cars on a snowy road

Your business may depend on the transportation of goods and services, rain or shine. In the winter, when road conditions worsen and can be unpredictable, it’s important to practice safe driving habits – whether you are driving a company vehicle or your own. In our winter vehicle maintenance guide, we outlined how to inspect your […]

Laptop displaying a warning sign

You don’t always need a sophisticated hack to gain access to into a business’ database. In fact, all it could take is one click in an email to compromise your data security. Fraudulent emails, phone calls, and text messages are all common mediums for phishing attacks that cybercriminals use to hack and steal sensitive information. […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted small businesses across the country, with many having to pivot operations on short notice. From infection control best practices, to social gathering restrictions and other public health and safety guidelines, it is important to stay up to date on the latest information surrounding the virus. In Canada, more than 50 […]

Truck driving on road

1) Wash your hands often with warm water and soap or disinfect with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer for at least 20 seconds. Clean your hands prior to starting work, eating, drinking, using the washroom, putting on gloves or other personal protective equipment, using any showers or laundry facilities, and entering any establishments or customer premises. […]

manufacturing car doors

1) Wash your hands often with warm water and soap or disinfect with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer for at least 20 seconds. Clean your hands prior to starting work, eating, drinking, putting on gloves and other personal protective equipment, using any shared tools or equipment, and taking any breaks. Also clean your hands after using […]

Close up of manufacturing machine

HOW TO MAINTAIN PHYSICAL DISTANCING: Do not congregate near doorways, hallways, walkways, parking lots, break rooms, locker rooms, washrooms, time clock stations, etc. Stay away from crowded areas such as hallways, break rooms, locker rooms, or work stations. Consider taking your break or lunch outside away from busy break rooms. Follow all posted occupancy limits […]

Fleet of trucks parked to the side

WHILE ON THE ROAD: Ensure you follow all interprovincial, interterritorial, and US-Canadian border protocols, which may include wearing a non-medical mask or face covering upon entry and for the duration of your stay. Maintain physical distancing of at least 2 metres when outside the truck. It is recommended to wear a non-medical mask or face […]

Restaurant owner putting up menu board outside

As temperatures climb, Canadians are looking forward to patio season—but this year the restaurant experience will look a lot different with COVID-19 still circulating. When shelter-in-place orders came into effect in mid-March, restaurants were forced to shut their doors. Many turned to delivery services and curbside pickup to survive. Fast-forward a few months later, and […]

Retail employee wearing PPE

As provinces are slowly starting to reopen non-essential services, including retail shops, the question of how to do so while keeping staff and customers safe has sprung up. Before ushering customers back into stores to peruse your shelves, consider the following infection control steps. Communication is key Start by clearly communicating any new practices and […]