The Province of Ontario issued a Stay-at-Home Order and introduced enhanced enforcement measures to reduce mobility earlier today. The Stay-at-Home Order is effective Thursday, January 14, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. Ontario declared a second provincial emergency in response to COVID-19 under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. These emergency orders will last for 28&helli
Continue ReadingNews Release Ontario Supporting Home-Based Food Businesses During COVID-19 January 4, 2021 Government providing entrepreneurs with a new “How to” guide TORONTO — The Ontario government is supporting home-based food businesses by providing a guide on how to start a home-based food business, which includes an overview of public health requirements that need to be&helli
Continue ReadingOntario Small Business Support Grant The government of Ontario is announcing the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant, which will provide a minimum of $10,000 and up to $20,000 to eligible small business owners to help navigate this challenging period. Small businesses required to close or restrict services under the upcoming Provincewide Shutdown will be&helli
Continue ReadingWith Niagara going into the red zone, we'd like to provide retail members the opportunity to share their hours of operation, social media platforms, and website with our membership on a designated page that we will be promoting. If you are a retail member who would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please fill&helli
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOL COMPLIANCE Public Health and Business Licensing have been liaising with the Ministry of Labour, Trades and Skill Development around bringing in a provincial team to help conduct an COVID-19 education and enforcement campaign. It has been confirmed that this team will be in Niagara from Dec. 14-16. Provincial Offences Officers&helli
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The Government of Canada is now accepting applications for the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) Program. I would also like to share that through the Ontario Together Fund, the Ontario Government is now offering Free Financial Advice and Online Training for small businesses: · Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) Program o &helli
Continue ReadingFort Erie’s Signature Black Cat Gala Goes Digital for 2020 For Immediate Release Fort Erie, ON (November 10, 2020) Just when you thought there were enough cat references on the internet, the annual Black Cat Gala Auction is undergoing a digital makeover for the year 2020. The online auction will run from November 23rd to&helli
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Continue ReadingSmall business owners are working diligently to maintain safe workplaces during this pandemic. While many have key safety protocols in place, it's critical to ensure that your health and safety program continues to meet the legal requirements, while also actively managing the COVID-19 risks. Stella Nicastro-Greenough & Lori Shepherd, Regional Community Coordinators with Workplace Safety&helli
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