Ontario lifts capacity limits, proof of vax requirements
Effective March 1, 2022 Ontario is lifting capacity limits in all remaining indoor public settings as well as proof of vaccination requirements for all settings at this time.
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In the crowded beauty space, Indigenous-owned Cheekbone Beauty stands out by leading with principles
Indigenous-owned cosmetics company Cheekbone Beauty is among the Canadian Business magazine New Innovators ranking's 10 Best and Brightest, featuring companies that model forward-focused capitalism on several fronts.
Snow Parking ban in effect Feb. 17
With a snowfall warning from Environment Canada predicting 10 to 20 cm of snow Thursday evening into Friday morning the City will declare a Significant Weather Event and initiate a Snow Parking prohibition this evening. A Snow Parking Ban prohibiting on-street parking in the majority of the City will come into effect at 8 p.m. on Feb. 17.
Ontario invests in St. Catharines manufacturer to boost regional economy
Ontario Government is providing funds through the Regional Development Program to support Quick Plug CA Inc.'s investment improving its existing processes, with automation and newer technologies. These investments will help Quick Plug be a safe and productive employer that provides good local jobs for many years to come.
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.
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
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