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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
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
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
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
A Brief History Of Toronto’s Little India Neighbourhood
Toronto’s Little India is one of the most unique enclaves of the city, particularly when it comes to its origin story. Anchored by the Gerrard India Bazaar located on Gerrard Street - between Greenwood and Coxwell - this colourful community has grown
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
Gerrard East’s Top Father’s Day Gift Picks for 2020
Father's Day is a day when we celebrate our biggest fans and greatest defenders
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
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