Vitamin D vs C-19, gov’t man has $28M and Air Transat idle

Regular vitamin D seems to be an essential element for those who want a good immune system, especially in winter climates where sunshine can be rare. Now some are saying “good immunity” may help people dodge the worst effects of C-19.

Fired bureaucrat has assets worth $28 million

The Ontario government computer specialist fired after the alleged theft of millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds has about $12.4 million in cash in Indian banks, according to the Toronto Star. While Sanjay Madan helped the province recoup $11.6 million in COVID-19 aid allegedly funnelled to hundreds of Canadian bank accounts, he testified in a sworn affidavit he has money in five accounts in India. Combined with his real estate holdings, the ex-bureaucrat, terminated in November from his $176,608-a-year Ministry of Education job has assets worth about $28 million. Civil servant family accused in $11 million Covid-19 fraud

Air Transat stops flying until Spring

Air Transat says it’s suspending all flights out of Toronto for the remainder of the winter season in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, Air Transat says travel restrictions and measures imposed by the federal government, including the requirement to present a negative COVID-19 test and to quarantine upon return to Canada, have impacted its operations. City News