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Finra offers additional licensing exams online amid Covid-19 Finra will not require the documentation normally needed to obtain a testing accommodation. That will allow candidates to opt for an online exam if they’re reluctant to go to a test center. February 26, 2021 Finra is allowing more licensing exams to be taken remotely in response to continuing social distancing concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic. In an update on its website earlier this week, the Financial Industry Regulato...

A GROUP of volunteers who want to produce a network of publicly accessible defibrillators have been boosted by a donation of £700.

Article content The idea of ending chronic homelessness in Timmins by 2025 may seem like a pipe dream. Brian Marks, chief administrative officer of the Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board, doesn’t think so. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Collaborative effort key to ending homelessness: Marks Back to video Marks, who was speaking to a business audience about the Economics of Homelessness during an online event hosted by the Ti...

‘Digging our way out’: When will Connecticut return to pre-pandemic employment levels? By Alexander Soule FacebookTwitterEmailLinkedInRedditPinterest Kelian Dequeker makes an espresso drink at the opening of Raphaëls Bakery in Greenwich, Conn. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. Located at 146 Mason St., the French Bakery features fine bread, patisserie, and espresso from the former head pastry chef at Valbella in Riverside. Photo: Tyler Sizemore / Hearst Connecticut Media The g...

Updated on January 29, 2021 at 7:33 pm NBC Universal, Inc. It has been a struggle many Connecticut towns have had - preserving their rural character, yet still attracting new businesses and tax dollars. One community just outside the Hartford suburbs has made it loud and clear it believes it can accomplish both using its farmland to generate new kinds of business - something called “agri-tourism”. The town of Ellington completed a survey of residents in 2018 to get input on its 10-year mast...

“It is completely unrealistic for anyone to think we can cut this kind of money,” said Mayor Justin Elicker. “Our city would not function.” The pension payments continue to rise each year putting a strain on the budget. The city is researching their legal obligation to follow that $25 million suggested increase by the pension boards, and the impacts if they don’t fully meet the amount. Elicker said he’s not considering bonds to cover those costs. The payments will have to come from ...

Channel3000.com January 28, 2021 1:24 PM Robin Saks Frankel - Forbes Advisor Posted: Updated: January 30, 2021 7:26 AM The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is back and now includes the option to apply for a second draw of funds. Now, any eligible business can apply for a PPP loan, whether it’s their first time applying for the small business relief program or they’re seeking another slice of financial support after receiving a first loan. The application deadline is March 31. But...

Those who dont qualify or simply dont need the checks said they feel the pain of those who need help putting food on the table. "Im blessed and it may not mean as much to me as to some other people, but when you need food on your table, its a difference," Calvin Woodward said. Chloe, of Hartford, is a retired teacher and has a husband whos still able to provide for her family. She said she understands there are some unmet needs for individuals who have to take care of their children. "I thin...