Good Afternoon All, Some good news.... Today, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, announced that the government intends to extend the current rate structures for the following subsidies from March 14 to June 5, 2021. Specifically: The maximum wage subsidy rate for active employees would remain at 75 per cent; The maximum rent subsidy rate would remain at 65 per cent; and Lockdown Support would remain at 25 per cent and continue to be…

Good Afternoon All, With all of the various other funding programs that are circulating I wanted to make sure that you also had the information for this year's City Commercial Facade Improvement Grant. I know that a couple of you have expressed interest in applying for this grant. Attached is the full information package. Thanks,Susan

Good Morning All, As part of our continuing partnership with GetintheLoop and Digital Main Street, the Broadview Danforth BIA is pleased to announce a March Giveaway Campaign. Participating businesses will receive special promotion on the GetintheLoop platform via mobile app, emails, push notifications, social media, and more. A number of our members have signed up for Get In The Loop and have found the process to be very easy. For those who are considering joining I encourage you to give…

Hi All, The Province just issued their official statement that Toronto and Peel will remain in lock-down and NOT move to the Grey Zone this Monday. Our lock-down is extended until at least Monday, March 8/21. Premier Ford will be holding a press conference at 2pm but his office released the information below. I know we were all hoping for different news today. Susan News Release Stay-at-Home Order Extended in Toronto and Peel Public Health Regions Along with North Bay-Parry…

Hi All, I know we're waiting to hear from the Province and City this afternoon re: moving or not moving into the Grey Zone. In the meantime I wanted to share the information below from the City of Toronto regarding the much discussed VOCs (variants of concern) that are increasing in spread. I recommend taking a few minutes to read through the release. Also, I'm looking for any business member who is having a hard time renewing their insurance -…

Good Afternoon All, We are hoping that Toronto might be able to transition to the Grey Zone this coming Monday, Feb. 22nd. If that happens then our non-essential retail members are able to open with limited in-store shopping. For our larger retailers who have been able to stay open with in-store customers - Loblaws and Shoppers - you are still limited to 50% capacity; LCBO - you are still limited to 25%. For all other retailers you will be limited…