City Council to approve an expanded CaféTO program in 2021
View this email in your browser Dear Gerrard India Bazaar BIA Businesses, On Friday, City Council adopted a report to approve an expanded CaféTO program in 2021 and help Toronto’s main street restaurants and bars during the on-going pandemic. The CafeTO website will be
DoorDash to provide over $1 million in grants to help Canadian restaurants
View this email in your browser February 2, 2021 BusinessTO News is a weekly newsletter that primarily focuses on available resources and supports to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on Toronto businesses. Learn about the current health situation, changes to City services,
Locally sourced gift ideas to impress your Valentine, or treat yourself to this February
What is a good Valentine's Day gift? Start by shopping locally! Not only will you be more likely to find something truly one of a kind for your beloved, but you will also be using your spending power to support you
Locally Grown examines who makes up Canada’s local political leadership, how local leaders enter public life, and how they experience the job.
In Canada, federal and provincial legislators tend to command the spotlight. But what about the thousands of municipal politicians who, apart from ensuring potholes are filled and garbage is collected, are doing the vital work of designing and redesigning
Webinar Series: City Building Research in Focus
Webinar Series City Building Research in Focus City Building Ryerson is pleased to present a new webinar series featuring multidisciplinary research across campus in city building and urban innovation: City Building Research in Focus. Experiencing ZOOM fatigue? Don't worry--these engaging, informal sessions will deliver
Let’s preserve Heritage Communities, not just buildings | Gulshan Alibhai | TEDxToronto
Gulshan Alibhai, owner of Lahore Tikka House—the iconic restaurant in Toronto's Little India—on why we need to preserve Heritage Communities, not just buildings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCN7II3G6WI We preserve and honour heritage buildings but what about heritage communities? Gulshan Alibhai, owner of Lahore Tikka
#BusinessTO News – Jan 26 2021
View this email in your browser January 26, 2021 BusinessTO News is a weekly newsletter that primarily focuses on available resources and supports to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on Toronto businesses. Learn about the current health situation, changes to City services,
Small Businesses Apply for Ontario’s Small Business Support Grant in Growing Numbers
News Release Small Businesses Apply for Ontario's Small Business Support Grant in Growing Numbers January 22, 2021 All eligible businesses encouraged to apply for relief during the provincial shutdown TORONTO — The Ontario government has received more than 42,000 applications for the Ontario Small
Gulshan Alibhai was ready to sell Lahore Tikka House, her beloved family restaurant. Then her son persuaded her to carry on
This story was originally published by  Shinan Govani Contributing Columnist at the Toronto Star A tragedy, a life-changing discovery inside the pocket of a denim jacket and a heartfelt plea — how the extraordinary family behind the liveliest landmark in Little
Not Amazon
This website called 'Not Amazon' is now offering free local business listings for those offering curbside pick up or delivery in Toronto! https://www.not-amazon.co/toronto “We’ve had 350,000 visits in a couple of weeks”: How the 27-year-old founder of Not Amazon became a