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Artwork by local Toronto artist Rosena Fung It's more important than ever to support the movement towards '15 minute cities' and maintaining our vibrant main streets. Along with helping to prevent widespread infection, keeping essentials within close walking or biking distance can
$5000 Grant for Woman Owned or Directed Businesses to Support Reopening, Rebuilding and Revival
You can apply to get access to some federal grant funding if your business is owned by or directed by a woman ~ $3000-$5000 The grant is intended for
New Placemaking Project In Progress
The marketing committee is pleased to announce that we have just been notified that our application for the I heart Main Street Challenge has been accepted! Cities are at the centre of the pandemic recovery, and main streets are the glue
Local Brewery ‘God Speed’ Named Best Toronto Brewery by Experts – NOW
Original article publish on now.com The Toronto beer scene has been enjoying explosive growth in recent years – but with all these options, it can be tough to know what to reach for next. We asked the city’s foremost beer experts
Toronto Butcher and Greengrocer Team Up to Thrive During COVID-19
Stock In Trade and Doodles moved in together on Gerrard Street East Kamar Shah and Jason Becker are teaming up on Gerrard Street East to serve meat and vegetables to east-end residents. - David Nickle/Torstar The artisanal butcher shop and lunch counter
5 Suitable Summer Outdoor Activities for 2020 and Beyond
Summer’s in full swing, but there’s no denying it looks a little different this year. But even if your holiday is on hiatus, you can still get out and enjoy the warm, beautiful weather! Here are a few outdoor activities
Mistakes Businesses Make When Implementing Physical Distancing Signage
As federal and provincial COVID-19 restrictions lessen at varied stages, each industry is quickly adapting to invoking physical distancing solutions within their space. Similar industries are learning about physical distancing solutions at different phases based on their region. As with anything new,
9 Content Marketing Lessons Learned From the Pandemic
Covid-19 has rocked our worlds and drastically changed the way we are living today. The great thing is that it has helped us all learn some valuable content marketing lessons. We spoke to many experts in ecommerce and content marketing
COVID19 PPE Suppliers
COVID-19 PRODUCT SUPPLIERS Here’s a list of suppliers who are able to help you with in-demand products as we head toward recovery. Acetronic – hand sanitizers Bargains Group – disposable face masks, cleaning products, disposable gloves, hand sanitizers, wipes, full-coverage face shields
Patio Season is Finally Here! 🍹
Our patios (with physical distancing and other safety protocols) are ready to serve! Find details below from our restaurants, cafes, and pubs that have set up special patio areas for you to enjoy. Space is limited with health and safety protocols in