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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Hi All, I just received the attached slide deck which provides further information on what can and can't happen during these new restrictions. I urge you to take a few minutes to read through the full file. Of note: Restaurants, bars and cafes can do outside dining - stipulations are listed in the attached. I'm not sure how feasible this is given the current weather but it is allowed. Personal Service business - hair salons, nail salons etc. - you…