Good Afternoon All, This week was a bit of a hot mess juggling a few things so my usual Friday update was bumped to today. This is a long email - please take a few minutes to read through. You will have seen that we've had various city crews in the area trying to sort out our CafeTO installations. We now have a number of curb lane patios ready to open; a few that will be sorted early next week;…

Good Afternoon BIA Members, You may have noticed that the City has started construction on the Green P lot located on the north/east corner of Danforth and Playter. This work marks the start of the Playter Estates Gateway project. This project has been in the works for a number of years and most recently has been delayed due to covid. However, starting this week the project is back on track. The Playter Estates Residents Association (PARA) approached the City and…

Good Afternoon All, Today the Province announced that they will be extending the current masking requirements in certain indoor locations until June 11/22. The list includes TTC, hospitals, doctors offices, retirement homes, and long term care facilities. Below is the news release that contains the full list as well as information on the new Evusheld antiviral treatment. As always, I recommend taking a few minutes to read through the information below. Thanks, Susan April 22, 2022Ministry of Health TORONTO —…

Good Afternoon All, Registration is open for the City's De-escalation Training Sessions (Level 1 and Level 2) scheduled from April 21 through to June, 22, 2022. De-Escalation Training for Street-Front Retailers The City of Toronto is now offering De-Escalation Training Sessions for Street-Front Retailers. The sessions are geared to managers or employees who interact with the general public regularly and would like to learn strategies and skills for communicating with individuals who may be street involved or displaying agitated behaviours.…

Good Afternoon All, Dr. Moore has just finished his first public update in a month. Below is the official release from the Province and I encourage you all to take a few minutes to read through the full information so you understand the new access to Antivirals and I really encourage you to also click on this link (right below) so you know what to do if you test positive or if you're living with or in close contact with…

Good Afternoon All, I hope everyone has had a good week. I have a couple of things for you today as follows: 1. Broadview Avenue Construction Update As you may recall the City had to replace the water main on Broadview from Danforth to Gerrard this past Fall and into the Holiday Season. We're now at the point where the contractor will be returning to do the restoration work - this work includes the permanent paving of the road and…