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Host Emilie Callan travels through the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie experiencing the local Catholic community.

A “place” is more than space being used. Having a sense of place means to have a sense of belonging. It is where we feel at home. “This Place: Real People. Real Faith.” tells the story of Catholics who are a part of a community of faith in dioceses across Canada.

As part of government actions taken in dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Charities Directorate is extending the filing deadline to December 31, 2020, for all charities with a Form T3010, Registered Charity Information Return due between March 18, 2020 and December 31, 2020. This will allow charities more time to complete and submit their T3010, recognizing that charities will be focused on deploying their resources to address the effects of the COVID-19 virus situation....

For the purposes of this order, businesses include any-for-profit, non-profit or other entity providing the goods and services described herein. This does not preclude the provision of work and services by entities not on this list either online, by telephone or by mail/delivery. Note that teleworking and online commerce are permitted at all times for all businesses....

Attached is a communication from Canada Life the benefits carrier for the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario. The information titled Groupline advises that COVID-19 claims will continue to be handled on a case by case basis. The communique speaks to several areas of interest such as travel, Short term disability, and El sickness benefits. ...