Good Afternoon All, I'm not sure but I think this may be my last email to you all for this year! The Federal Government announced earlier today that the funding portal for the Worker Lockdown Benefit is now open. This is the program that will provide weekly funds to any of you and/or your staff who have either been temporarily laid-off or have reduced hours due to the current restrictions in Ontario. Here is the link in order to get…

Hey Folks, Below is information about the Provincial and Federal support programs that will roll out soon to help everyone affected by the new restrictions. Both the Province and the Feds will make the support retroactive to Dec. 19/21. Again, I know you're all swamped right now but please read through the information and click on the links contained below. As more details become available I will let you know. Thanks, Susan Provincial & Federal Governments Announce Support for Industry…

Good Afternoon BIA Folks, I honestly can't believe that I'm sending this email but here we are..... due to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant Premier Ford has just announced new restrictions that will go into effect this Sunday, December 19 at 12:01am. I've included the full release from the Province below. Here are the highlights: - Restaurants, bars, stores including grocery and pharmacies, malls, gyms, indoor recreational facilities etc will be limited to 50% capacity. - Restaurants and…

Good Afternoon All, Premier Ford has just finished his announcements re: Covid and the Omicron variant. I've included the full news release below for your review. Here are the highlight points: As of Monday, Dec. 18 starting at 8am all Ontarians 18+ can get their 3rd shot. The Province has shortened the wait period between your 2nd dose and this 3rd dose. It is NO longer 6 months; it is now 3 months after your second dose. So if your…

Hi Folks, My apologies for the delay in sending this info to you - yesterday our BIA members on Broadview south of Danforth had a horrible day with the watermain construction - they were without water from 9am until almost 8pm. So they were a priority. Yesterday afternoon the Federal government released their 2021 Economic & Fiscal Update and it contains some information that is important for small businesses. Please take some time to read through the following. I will…

Good Afternoon All, I know you're all swamped right now so I've tried not to inundate you with emails but if you can take a few minutes to read through this one that would be appreciated. 1. Today's Provincial Announcements re: Covid Restrictions & Omicron Here is an overview of what was announced and I'm including a link so you can read the full information package: - Checking Proof of Vaccinations will NOT be lifted on Jan. 17/22. It has…