Executive Director's message
Hello everyone,
First, I hope you and your loved ones are healthy and well.
Ontario is once again in a state of lockdown, and there is a lot of conflicting information online regarding vaccines and regulations. It can all be quite confusing. To assist you, I have included a few key links with essential information below to help.
Pharmacy Vaccine Locations:www.covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locationsThere are also pop-up vaccination clinics which may appear in the future in and around the BIA, so please keep an eye out on our social media and website for that information.
The City of Toronto has announced several financial support initiatives to help businesses in need during the pandemic.
The COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program for Small Businesses through the Ontario Energy Board offers up to $1500 towards electricity and natural gas bills.
You can find out more as well as eligibility requirements here:
https://www.oeb.ca/rates-and-your-bill/covid-19-energy-assistance-programs/covid-19-energy-assistance-program-smallAlso, Digital Main Street has several free initiatives to help Toronto businesses adapt to the new guidelines, to help build and maintain an online presence, drive more traffic to small businesses, and more.
You can find out more here: www.digitalmainstreet.ca/toronto/
We hope everyone is continuing to stay safe and follow social distancing guidelines, and wish you a happy and healthy spring season.
Sincerely,
Executive Director
Sandra Farina