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.
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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.
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.
City participating in the My Main Street program
The My Main Street Business Accelerator program will play an important role in supporting new and existing businesses in the downtown and Merritton neighbourhoods. In particular, this program will support BIPOC, women-led and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and businesses to ensure that our main streets remain vibrant and reflect our City’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
City launches Design District and related website
The City of St. Catharines is partnering with home design, construction, retail and manufacturing businesses to launch the Design District, a one-stop destination for design, building and renovation needs in the city.
Community Improvement Plan wins national award
The City earned top honours for excellence in Legislation, Policy and Program Incentives at the 2021 Brownie Awards. Founded in 2001 by the Canadian Urban Institute, the annual event celebrates the innovative efforts of individuals and organizations dedicated to remediating and redeveloping brownfield sites across Canada.
How we help entrepreneurs make their dreams come true
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