Good Evening All, This afternoon City Council approved the proposed 15% Small Business Property Tax Reduction. This reduction will apply to businesses located within our Broadview Danforth BIA and will go into effect for the 2022 tax year. The release below contains further details including a link to the full report. Today's approval is the culmination of years of discussion and advocacy by numerous business groups and politicians. Please take the time to read the release below and, as always,…

Good Morning All, Yesterday the Province announced the roll-out for the Covid booster shots. Anyone who is 70+ and anyone who had two Astra Zeneca shots (regardless of age) are being encouraged to get their 3rd shot. You are eligible for the booster shot if you had your 2nd shot at least 6 months ago. So for anyone who got their second shot in May or earlier you can get your booster now. For anyone who got their second shot…

Good Morning All, Below please see the notice from Councillor Fletcher's office regarding the final Community Meeting for the Danforth Avenue Study. We've been working on this Study for quite some time - even during the pandemic. If you're interested in learning what is being proposed and participating please follow the instructions listed below. This is an on-line meeting - Thursday, Oct. 28th from 7 to 9pm. Thanks, Susan Danforth Study Final Community Meeting - Ward 14 Planning Dear Friends,…

Good Afternoon All, As anticipated Premier Ford has just announced the lifting of capacity restrictions for restaurants, bars, cafes, gyms, indoor meeting and event spaces. For our members that fall within these categories you will not have capacity limits as of 12:-01am this coming Monday, October 25/21. You must continue the vaccine proofing procedure; your staff must wear masks covering their nose, mouth and eyes. For our salon and barber shop members - you may opt-in to lifting your capacity…

Good Morning BIA Members, Just a head's up that our area Crime Prevention Officer, Jonathan Little, has arranged to have officers doing a walk through of our BIA tomorrow - they will cover Danforth and Broadview. They will be stopping into your businesses to chat with you about prevention measures and will be dropping off the new No Cash Left stickers. Thanks,Susan

Good Evening All, Today the Federal Government announced their plans to continue supporting businesses in need due to the pandemic. I know that many of you have expressed your concern and worry about the various programs that will be ending this Saturday, Oct. 23/21. Toronto has been in one of the longest periods of restrictions; and, although restrictions are starting to lift, some of you are still not allowed to fully open - restaurants, gyms, dance studios. We also know …