HI everyone, A few weeks ago, Innovation Canada launched a new portal that makes it even easier to find out if you are eligible for any of 1000+ support programs offered by the federal, provincial, and territorial governments. These supports include funding, loans, tax credits, interns, wage subsidies, collaboration and more! Visit innovation.canada.ca to answer a few questions and get a tailored list of the programs available to you, all in under 5 minutes.

Good Morning All, Yes it's that time of year - event season. The following will provide updates and information on what's ahead. Taste Registration Forms: If you are planning to register for Taste and haven't submitted your forms and payments please do so by the end of this week. You need to drop off your forms and cheque at the Greektown BIA office, 452A Danforth Ave. Please note that they have a security system at their office so you need…

A Town Hall on Bill 108: A Plan to Sideline Local Communities and Bring Back the OMB Dear Friends,We've worked together to ensure that development is responsive to the local community, now Bill 108, Doug Ford’s plan to bring back the OMB and to amend 13 different statutes related to planning and land use will have damaging impacts on people and municipalities of every size. The proposed changes to the Planning Act, Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Act, 2017, Ontario Heritage…

Happy Friday Folks, Just a couple of things to end off the week. A-Frame Sign Permits: Now that the weather seems to have turned for the better some of you have been putting out your A-Frame signs in front of your businesses. Just a reminder that you need a permit for your sign, your sign can only be placed in front of your business and should be properly weighted so it doesn't blow over and lie on the sidewalk on…

We have a new Crime Prevention officer covering our area - PC Richard Santos-Vicentino. Here is his email address for your files: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. With the newly amalgamated 55 Division, Richard is taking over from our previous officers - Ingrid Hannah and Jonathan Morrice. Richard worked for 15 years with the old 54 Division and for 4 of those years he worked on the Community Response Unit. Richard alerted me to a rash of break-ins occurring on the Danforth recently primarily…

The Greektown BIA distributed the Taste registration packages last Friday, May 2nd. If you did NOT receive a package and wish to have one please email Susan as soon as possible. For those wishing to do patio extensions this year please make sure that you read the AGCO changes outlined in your package. You will be responsible for applying for your patio extension yourself this year. All completed registration packages and cheques are due at The Greektown BIA office on…