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Reopening Guidance Package from the City of Toronto
July 31, 2020 Resources to help Toronto businesses reopen safely, including sector specific guidelines created by Toronto Public Health, are available on the City’s website at toronto.ca/reopening. Find specific information and...
Ward 7 City Councillor’s Corner: July 2020
July 01, 2020 Dear Resident, Every year my office hosts Property Tax & Water Bill Rebate clinics to help seniors and those with disabilities fill out applications for these programs. Due to COVID-19, this year will be different....
An open letter from Mayor John Tory to Toronto’s business community on anti-Black racism
On June 18, 2020 Mayor John Tory released an open letter urging Toronto’s business community to confront anti-Black racism in the workplace. Read the full letter here or download the PDF version by clicking on the letter....
COVID-19 Guide : Information Package for Businesses
We have compiled an information package for the BIA members listing support programs, resources and direct links available from the Government of Canada as part of their Economic Response Plan, including Federal, Provincial and City of...
Councillor’s Corner- Ward 7 : June Edition
June 05, 2020 The pandemic has impacted us all. Even as time goes by, we must continue to listen to the recommendations of all levels of government and prioritize our health and safety. Social distancing and patience, along with...
Councillor’s Corner – Ward 6: Road to Recovery: How the Municipal Government is working with local businesses
June 05, 2020 Our recovery team at City Hall has made it clear: we must do everything we can to help businesses re-open and recover from the Coronavirus and the subsequent lock down. We must all work together to build consumer and...
A Message from Michael Levitt, MP – York Centre
J June 05, 2020 Our small and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of our economy, but the crisis caused by COVID-19 is devastating. There are many great businesses in York Centre that have innovated and adapted to help address...
Complimentary Workplace Health and Safety Advisory Services for Small Business
Are you a small business owner looking to implement additional safety measures for your employees in your workplace when you reopen? Duke Heights BIA with Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) is offering Free Small Business...