Thursday, 20 January 2022 17:14
Good Afternoon All, Today Premier Ford has announced a plan for the slow lifting of restrictions with the first phase beginning on January 31/22. There will be a 21 day period between the start of each new phase of restrictions. Please read through the information below to see what is being allowed in each proposed phase: Jan 31, Feb. 21 and March 14/22. I've also highlighted in BOLD the section re: property tax and energy cost rebates. That portal is…
Tuesday, 18 January 2022 18:30
Good Afternoon All, Yes, I know, this is an odd combination of topics but I wanted to make sure that you had both in a timely fashion. Please read below for information on your garbage pick-ups for this week: Solid Waste Management Services (garbage, recycling, organics)Crews are out today working to collect waste as regularly scheduled; however, due to the snow, delays are expected. These delays are expected to continue throughout the week. There will also be delays with deliveries…
Tuesday, 11 January 2022 21:34
Good Afternoon All, Josette from MP Dabrusin's office has just let us know that Shoppers Drug Mart is offering distribution in partnership with the federal government for free rapid tests for small/medium businesses that qualify: https://www.federalrapidscreening.morewaystobenefit.ca/. Businesses have to register and provide information for eligibility. You need to register through this portal - you can't just go to our BIA Shopper's. The kit contains 25 rapid tests and the kit is free however there is a $14.00 Shopper's Drug Mart…
Tuesday, 11 January 2022 15:44
Good Afternoon BIA Folks, The Commercial and Industrial Property Improvement Grant Program is now open. Please see the link below to the City of Toronto website, where you can find information about the program and the application form for submission. This grant is available to both business owners and property owners who have street level businesses. The link provides details on what type of improvements are eligible and what is not. https://www.toronto.ca/business-economy/business-operation-growth/business-incentives/commercial-and-industrial-property-improvement-program/ Please note, the first round of applications will…
Friday, 07 January 2022 13:11
Good Afternoon All, This morning the Province announced a $10,000 grant for businesses impacted by the current restrictions. I've included the full release below so please take a few minutes to read through all of the details. I want to thank our MPP Peter Tabuns. Peter has stayed in constant touch with me throughout the past several weeks - making sure we're okay and asking what is needed. He then pushed our requests through to his party colleagues and this…
Friday, 07 January 2022 10:03
Good Afternoon BIA Folks, I have a few things to share in this email so please take a minute or two to read through fully. BIA Gift Certificates: There are still some of our certificates in circulation. I've attached once again a sample of what they look like. PLEASE NOTE: these certificates are printed on a heavy card stock and cut to exact size. Please do NOT accept a photocopy. If a customer is trying to use a photocopy and…
The Sunflower Project
In celebration of BD Beats, BIA business member @cobsdanforth (156 Danforth Ave.) will be spearheading ‘The Sunflower Project’ , a fundraiser in support of a Ukrainian family’s recent resettlement in Toronto. Vibrant solar powered sunflowers (the official flower of Ukraine) will be available beginning at noon on June 4 with proceeds going directly to the family. A group of volunteer youth will be selling the sunflowers for a minimum donation of $20 each at the BIA CafeTO parkette located in the curb lane enclosure in front of COBS. The goal is to sell one hundred sunflowers by 3pm. For those unable to attend but wishing to make a donation, please click below
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