Ontario Expands Workplace Enforcement Campaigns
News Release Ontario Expands Workplace Enforcement Campaigns January 20, 2021 Provincewide inspection blitzes will ensure essential businesses are operating safely TORONTO — The Ontario government is expanding the current workplace inspection campaign to further protect workers and customers at essential businesses. Following last week's
Ontario Small Business Support Grant
View this email in your browser Dear Gerrard India Bazaar BIA Businesses, Applications are now open for the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant, which helps small businesses that are required to close or significantly restrict services under the Provincewide Shutdown. What you'll get
Applications Now Open for Ontario’s Small Business Support Grant
News Release Applications Now Open for Ontario's Small Business Support Grant January 15, 2021 Province Providing up to $20,000 for Eligible Businesses Impacted by Provincewide Shutdown TORONTO — The Ontario government has opened applications for the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant. The grant,
Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives
News Release Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives January 12, 2021 Province Issues Stay-at-Home Order and Introduces Enhanced Enforcement Measures to Reduce Mobility TORONTO - In response to a doubling in COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks,
Canadian Urban Institute: A Snapshot of COVID in Canada’s Cities at Day 300
January 8, 20210 A Snapshot of COVID in Canada's Cities at Day 300 The Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) continues to track the impacts of COVID-19 on Canadian cities, with a third COVID Signpost report released this week that signals a growing disconnect
The New Ontario Small Business Support Grant
The government recognizes that small businesses impacted by these necessary public health measures will require additional support so they can continue serving their communities and employing people in Ontario once the COVID-19 pandemic is over. That is why the government
News From Main Street – Dec 2020
December 11, 2020 / canurb.org New Block Studies show main streets in need of support during critical holiday season This week, we released the second round of Block Studies. These hyper-local portraits combine data and storytelling to present an in-depth analysis of 7 different blocks in
Saving Downtowns: How do we #RestoreTheCore?
CityTalk/Canada Saving Downtowns: How do we #RestoreTheCore? November 5, 2020 Recent Discussion Joining CUI host Mary Rowe for our next session in our ongoing series: How can we revitalize downtowns and #RestoreTheCore?  – are Susie Grynol, President of the Hotel Association of Canada; Carl Weisbrod,
How have visit patterns changed on main streets?
CityTalk/Canada How have visit patterns changed on main streets? October 28, 2020 Recent Discussion Joining CUI host Ariana Holt for our next session in our ongoing series: How have visit patterns changed on main streets? – are presenter Rupen Seoni, Senior Vice President and Practice Leader
How to weather the second wave – Advice from BDC
The habits created during the first wave of the pandemic could help your business during a second wave Share The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us that even in volatile times, it’s possible to maintain business continuity, boost your competitive position and, for some, even