Good Afternoon All, The City of Toronto has released new dates for its Level 1 and Level 2 de-escalation training for you and your staff. These sessions have been offered before and some of you have taken them and reported back that they were helpful. If you haven't done a session or need a refresher I encourage you and your staff to register. Please note: You can only take Level 2 after completing Level 1. Attached is the full information,…

Good Morning All, I just received the notice from the City that the Greek Independence Parade will take place this coming Sunday, March 29. The Danforth will be closed from Donlands to Broadview from approximately noon to 4pm. Thanks, Susan

Hi All, Please note that the crane removal at Danforth and Bowden has been moved to this Thursday, March 26. Traffic and parking disruptions remain the same as listed in my original message. Thanks,Susan

Good Afternoon Broadview Danforth BIA Members, I need your help/feedback. I had a meeting with the creators of Treasure Trove Toronto. This company has worked with other BIAs and creates a treasure hunt experience for consumers. Here are the main components: Free admission for consumers Clues are developed and placed in participating businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and service providers. Consumers who enter the "hunt" receive a starting business. They go to that business to get the clue. After texting…

Good Morning BIA Members, The construction crane at the Woodgreen construction site (Danforth & Bowden) is scheduled to be demobilized on March 24, with March 25 reserved as a contingency day if needed. This work is expected to take one day. Temporary traffic disruptions may occur, and traffic control personnel will be on site to help guide vehicles and pedestrians safely. While no full road closures are anticipated, no parking will be permitted on Bowden Street (see attached dismantling plan)…

Good Afternoon BIA Members, The City will open the 2026 Commercial Facade Improvement grant portal at 9am on Monday, March 2. Although the submission deadline is April 30, this grant is allocated on a first-come first-served basis and until funds are committed. This means that the allocation of available funds goes quickly and usually is done before the closing date. Please share this email with your property owners. If you are interested in applying for this grant here is the…