Ontario Moving to Next Phase of Reopening February 17
The Ontario Government announced today that starting on February 17 at 12:01 a.m. the province is cautiously and gradually easing public health measures.
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GoC extends expanded access to Lockdown relief programs
To align with provincial restrictions, the Government of Canada announced today that it will extend expanded eligibility for the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit and the Local Lockdown Program until March 12, 2022.
Ontario's Small Business Relief Grant application portal is now open
Ontario's Small Business Relief Grant application portal is now open! The Ontario Small Business Relief Grant provides a one-time payment of $10,000 to eligible small businesses that have been required to close indoor operations as a result of the province’s modified Step 2 restrictions that came into effect on January 5, 2022. Applications will be open from February 9, 2022 to March 11, 2022.
Ontario Expanding Access to Free Rapid Tests
The Ontario Government is expanding access to free rapid tests by making 5 million free rapid tests a week available at more than 2,300 pharmacy and grocery stores across the province.
Have a say! Brock Professional and Continuing Studies
Brock University's Professional and Continuing Studies is looking for feedback as it launches an external market scan and consultation process. The consultations are a way to gather input for the future of lifelong learning options by the university.
Endless Pawzabilities receives Digital Main Street grant
Our Digital Service Squad is ready to help your business go digital with free support and, including digital audits of your social media accounts, websites and directories. You'll get a detailed report outlining how to optimize your digital footprint and access to expert information from our team.
City declares Significant Weather Event, Snow Parking in effect
the Significant Weather Event is being declared as of 9 p.m. on Feb. 2. As per the Ontario Municipal Act, a municipality may declare a significant weather event when a weather hazard, either forecasted or occurring, has the potential to pose a significant danger to users of the roadways over which they have authority. This declaration suspends the standard timelines required for municipalities to meet their winter maintenance objectives. A Snow Parking Ban prohibiting on-street parking in t...
Capacity limits increasing to 50% for indoor public settings
With key public health and health care indicators starting to show signs of improvement, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, today released details of steps to cautiously and gradually ease public health measures, starting on January 31, 2022. In the absence of concerning trends in public health and health care indicators, Ontario will follow a cautious and phased approach to lifting public health measures, with 21 days between each step.
Ontario Easing Some COVID Restrictions January 31
With key public health and health care indicators starting to show signs of improvement, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, today released details of steps to cautiously and gradually ease public health measures, starting on January 31, 2022. In the absence of concerning trends in public health and health care indicators, Ontario will follow a cautious and phased approach to lifting public health measures, with 21 days between each step.
Applications Now Open for Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program
Eligible businesses required to close or reduce capacity due to the current public health measures put in place to blunt the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 can now apply for the new Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program starting today.
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