Local Government Updates – Jul 1
View this email in your browser Latest Update Mandatory Masks, Canada Day and More! Dear Friends, It's another busy week and I'd like to share some important updates with you. City Council met virtually again on Monday and Tuesday, and I know many of you
Spot Me Campaign – $50 Gift Card Giveaway
Last week our Coordinator Tasneem made her way through the BIA to distribute COVID Kits to all of our small businesses. Including complimentary hand sanitizer, with additional health and safety print outs.⠀ Spot this bottle at any of our stores, take
The Main Street Design Challenge
Inspiring action to support Main Street recovery across Canada The Main Street Design Challenge has been launched! This coordinated engagement effort for all Canadians interested in design and the future of Main Streets will result in a free, open-access playbook of innovative tools
Job Opportunity – Licensed Optician
IC Clear Optical is looking for an ambitious Licensed Optician who is confident and hungry for growth! The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about their profession as an Optician and aspires to be the best in the field
Phase 2- Restart Ontario begins June 24th, 2020!
The Garrard India Bazaar BIA is excited to announce that the Ontario government has officially given the green light for the start of phase 2, which will commence June 24, 2020 at 12:01am. “Because of our collective efforts, we continue to
Reallocating Main Street Space to Support Community Wellbeing
This article was originally posted on bringbackmainstreet.ca Please note that our BIA is currently in the process of applying for the CafeTO program on behalf of many of our members. View this post on Instagram Across the country in Vancouver, we have seen
Responsibly Reopening – Because We Care
As you can see, our business owners and their staff are well prepared in their PPE or behind plexiglass barriers as they greet customers, while maintaining safe social distancing practices. 😷⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ We do this because we care about your health and
Golden Milk Giveaway
1. Dalgona coffee, the whipped drink that's everywhere on the new social platform 'TikTok', has become the perfect quarantine caffeine fix… Now try it with a South Asian twist! ENTER TO WIN: 1. Follow @gerrardindiabazaar and additionally tagged businesses on Instagram. 2. Tag
Why Main Streets Matter
This article was originally published on bringbackmainstreet.ca Please note that the BIA will continue to advocate for our mainstreets and share news, tools and resources as they are made available. Check back on our website for updates as the COVID19 situation
#LocalLove in The Time of COVID19
Across the globe, small business owners are rising to the unique challenge of adjusting daily operations based on essential community demands and the urgent need to adapt, pivot, and survive while waiting to hear back about critical government financial relief