Regional Chair Jim Bradley and Niagara’s local municipal mayors offer the following joint statement regarding the decision to lift the State of Emergency: “Effective Tuesday, March 15 at 12:01 a.m., Niagara’s municipalities are officially ending the municipal States of Emergency that have been in place since April 3, 2020 as they are no longer necessary.&helli

Feb

28

Local section 22 orders and letter of instruction being rescinded

2 months ago

After reviewing the revised Ontario regulation 364/20 that will be in place to prevent COVID-19 come March 1, 2022, Dr. Mustafa Hirji, Medical Officer of Health & Commissioner (Acting) has determined that the local section 22 orders and letter of instructions in place for food premises, retail premises, as well as indoor sports and recreational&helli

Ontario Launches Additional Supports for Small Businesses

Feb

9

Ontario Launches Additional Supports for Small Businesses

3 months ago

The Government of Ontario is excited to share that eligible small businesses that were required to close under the modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen can now apply for the Ontario COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant (OSBRG). The application portal will be open from February 9 to March 11 for applications from: Newly&helli

Jan

14

Government Extends Loan Forgiveness Repayment Deadline

4 months ago

From: Department of Finance Canada News release January 12, 2022 - Ottawa, Ontario - Department of Finance Canada The Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program has provided interest-free, partially forgivable loans to nearly 900,000 small businesses and not-for-profit organizations to help them navigate the pandemic and remain resilient. However, the Omicron variant has delayed the recovery&helli

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