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Covid-19 has forced many small businesses to close their doors in the last month, but community members are doing what they can to help each other stay afloat. These gym owners in Halifax have started a fitness-challenge fundraiser to support other local businesses. The entrance fee goes towards purchasing gift certificates from local shops that will then be handed out as prizes to the winners.
Did you know that apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash take a large percentage of the profits from orders placed using their services? Luckily, this tech company is offering a solution for restaurants that have been forced to switch to a delivery-only business model due to the pandemic. Keep this in mind next time you order in!
If you’re bored at home looking for a distraction, Sirius XM is offering free streaming services for all of their channels until May 15th. They’ve got music, sports, talk radio and more. (Thanks to our client BH for sharing this with us!)
Here’s a fun video to brighten your day: this street in the UK has been having daily neighbourhood dance sessions to stay active and beat the physical distancing blues. You’ll want to get up and dance along with them!
See you tomorrow!
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