Good Morning All, Just a quick alert that one of our BIA members received a counterfeit $100 bill yesterday. It has been reported to the police. Shayne, the manager of the Green Merchant where the bill was used, has put together a few helpful tips and has provided a guidebook from the Bank of Canada for all of you to review. Please take a few minutes to read through he attachment - the last thing we want is for you…

Good Morning All, Just a heads up that we've had a return of an old scam where a person goes into a business and claims that they work for another neighbouring business and need help to pay for something. In the recent incident it was their Green P ticket. The machine isn't accepting their card and they don't have cash etc. and they ask for cash and PROMISE they will pay it back. These scams disappeared during the lock-down but…

Good Afternoon All, As the subject line indicates I've got a few things to share with you today. We had CityTV in the hood yesterday doing a piece on how the first weekend of Step 3 went. Vito Marinuzzi, the owner of 7 Numbers was available to do the interview. Here is the link: https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2021/07/19/back-to-business-ontarios-first-weekend-in-step-three/ Buy Toronto Time Campaign: Once again thanks to all members who participated in this campaign and who have your Buy Toronto Time posters displayed. This…

Good Afternoon All, Some good news ..... the Province announced that we're moving into Step 3 earlier than expected. As of 12:01am next Friday, July 16/21 we will be in Step 3. Below is the full list of what can happen in Step 3 - please read through carefully. I've also included the link for the full list of safety measures and restrictions. Highlights include: Indoor dining with no capacity restrictions BUT social distancing rules must be maintained. Indoor retail…

Good Afternoon All, The following construction projects either have started or will start shortly in our area. 1. Broadview Avenue Watermain Replacement This work has been delayed due to a shortage of actual watermain pipes - who knew! The contractor has now confirmed delivery of the necessary pipe and the project can get underway. - Work will take place on Broadview from Danforth down to Gerrrard - Week of July 12th equipment etc. will be moved back into the area…

Good Morning All, Last week the Federal Budget was finally approved which means that the Rent and Wage Subsidy programs will continue to September 25/21. However, as of July 4/21 the amounts that you receive will start to decrease. For the Wage Subsidy program there will be an overlap between that program and the new Recovery Hiring Program. This new program will cover 50% of wages until November 20/21. For those using the current Wage Subsidy please make sure that…