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- 1Alberta slammed over COVID outbreak at Cargill plant▼Alberta’s response to COVID-19 outbreak at Cargill plant was ‘catastrophic failure,’ report says
A new report says Alberta's handling of the COVID-19 outbreak at the Cargill meat processing plant near High River was a 'catastrophic failure.' The facility became one of North America's largest single-site outbreaks in 2020, sickening hundreds of workers and linked to multiple deaths. The report criticizes provincial oversight and worker protections, reviving scrutiny of how governments safeguarded meatpacking employees during the pandemic.
- 2Aven and Forest River Add HELOC Financing to RV Dealerships●Aven, Forest River Bring HELOC Financing To RV Dealerships
Aven, a home equity lending platform, and RV manufacturer Forest River are bringing home equity line of credit financing directly to RV dealerships. The partnership lets buyers fund recreational vehicle purchases through their home equity at the point of sale, an alternative to traditional RV loans that may offer better rates. The move signals growing competition to channel home equity into big-ticket consumer purchases.