Good Afternoon All, I'm living in hope, as I'm sure you all are, that this cold, icy weather moves on and makes way for sunshine and warm breezes. With that hope in mind, I wanted to update everyone on our plans for the 10th Anniversary celebration of our BIA's annual Thrill of the Grill event. Following last year's event, we met with several members of the BIA and discussed different ways to produce this event that might balance the various…

Good Afternoon All, I wanted to let you know that Prime Minister Trudeau will be in our BIA this coming Monday, March 4, 2019 from 6pm to 8pm. He is hosting a Climate Change event at our Danforth Music Hall. Please note that there will be increased security in the area appropriate to this visit. If you would like to attend please see the link below. You do need to rsvp via the link. If you aren't on the list…

Good Afternoon All, I have two items for you today: 1. Facade & Property Improvement Grant Progam: Please be advised that the 2019 Commercial-Industrial Façade and Property Improvement Grant Program application form is now available on the city's website, please see the link below. https://www.toronto.ca/business-economy/business-operation-growth/business-improvement-areas/bia-financial-incentives/commercial-facade-improvement The City is now accepting applications until all of the 2019 grant funding has been expended. These grants go quickly so if you're interested I recommend that you get your application in as soon as…

Good Afternoon All, This morning the families and victims of the shooting held a media conference at our Danforth Music Hall. This is the first time that they have come together publicly as a group. I have to say that their collective voices speaking out on gun control was extremely powerful. I would like to thank the team at the Danforth Music Hall for donating their space this morning. I would also like to thank our business members who were…

The City of Toronto is reviewing the following bylaws and wants your feedback! 1. Clothing Drop Boxes Bylaw Review February 28, 2019, 6 to 8 p.m. at City Hall, Committee Room 3 The aim of the review is to discuss potential improvements to the Clothing Drop Boxes Bylaw to ensure that clothing drop boxes remain safe and maintained. More information: http://ow.ly/SqGe30nItzE 2. Body Rub Parlours and Holistic Centres Bylaw Review March 4 – March 19, 2019 The aim of the…

Good Morning All, This coming Friday, February 22, marks the 7th month anniversary of the Danforth shooting. The families of the victims will be holding a media conference on Friday at 10am at our Danforth Music Hall. They will be speaking about gun violence and the need for substantial action to be taken on this issue. Attached please find the Media Advisory with full information. If you are able to step away from your businesses for a short while you…