In this challenging and constantly changing business environment, the West Niagara Chambers of Commerce want to support our Members by providing relevant and up-to-date information. This includes government announcements and support programs, resources, webinars, surveys, and other important updates.
This is a collaborative email to share information that applies to our memberships at large, sent on behalf of the Grimsby Chamber, Lincoln Chamber, and West Lincoln Chamber.
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From the West Niagara Chambers of Commerce |
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We have lots of information to share with you this week - we know it's a lot, but please read through!
We urge everyone to pay particular attention to the notice about upcoming workplace inspections starting this weekend. More info can be found under the Ontario heading below.
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Now that we are officially into Step 1 of Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen, here’s a recap of activities that are permitted, with restrictions:
- Outdoor social gatherings and organized public events for up to 10 people
- Outdoor dining for up to 4 people per table
- Essential retail capacity at 25%
- Non-essential retail capacity at 15%
- Religious services, rites, and ceremonies indoors at 15% capacity and outdoors with capacity limited to permit physical distancing of 2 metres
- Outdoor sports training (no games or practices), fitness classes, and personal training up to 10 people
- Day camps
- Overnight camping at campgrounds and campsites, including Ontario Parks and short-term rentals
- Outdoor horse racing and motor speedways with spectators
- Outdoor pools and wading pools
The province will stay in Step 1 for at least 21 days (which means we're already a third of the way through!) to evaluate any impacts on key public health indicators. At the end of the 21 days, if positive trends have been noted, and 60 percent of adults have received one dose of a COVID vaccine, the province will move on to Step 2.
Under section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, a medical officer of health can issue an order to "require a person to take or to refrain from taking any action in respect of a communicable disease".
Click HERE for sector-specific guidelines | Click HERE for COVID-19 guidance for the community - "What does Ontario's reopening plan mean for dining in Niagara?"
You can also find content on Niagara Region's Public Health social media to help you keep up to date:
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The West Niagara Chambers of Commerce are dedicated to supporting local businesses during the pandemic through advocacy, connecting you to information and resources, offering a space to develop a support system of Chamber peers, and more. Please reach out to Rebecca Shelley (Grimsby), Lindsey Hendriks (Lincoln), or Denise Potter (West Lincoln) if there is anything our Chambers can do to assist your organization during these difficult times.
We're with you!
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Dr. Mustafa Hirji: Calling for COVID-19 Inspection Blitz |
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Dr. Mustafa Hiriji is the Niagara acting medical officer of health. He has called for the increased enforcement of businesses in the region to ensure COVID-19 restrictions are being followed.
The Niagara region is working with the Ministry of Labour on an enforcement campaign in Niagara, as phase one of the reopening plan continues.
The campaign aims at ensuring that as businesses reopen, the best COVID-19 precautions are in place to mitigate any infection spreading increase.
This program will validate business best practices and ensure there are no gaps moving forward.
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Tourism SkillsNet of Ontario: Training Opportunity for Hospitality and Tourism Workers |
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COVID-19 has had a profound effect on the economy and no sector has been hit harder than the tourism and hospitality industry.
Tourism SkillsNet Ontario (TSNO) looks to align provincial workforce strategy with local industry collaboration around industry-specific regional labour challenges.
Comprised of over 120 organizations and 12 destinations across Ontario, TSNO delivers workforce planning, partnership building, talent pool development, and skills training at the community level.
Click HERE to view the Resiliency Training Series and HERE to view the Leadership Excellence Series. |
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Telecommunications Alliance: New Southern Ontario Area Code |
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Starting October 16th, 2021, an additional area code will be introduced into Southern Ontario. The new area code of 742 will be introduced.
This decision by the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission was made to meet the growing demand for new telephone numbers.
Details:
- The new area code will be released gradually across the province starting on October 16, 2021.
- After this date, consumers and businesses requesting a new phone number may receive one with a new area code.
- Numbers with the new 742 area code will only be assigned to customers once there is no longer a sufficient supply of numbers with existing area codes.
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Tax Form Buster: Which tax forms do you think should be eliminated or digitized by the CRA? |
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Everyone has an opinion on taxes. Have yours be heard.
Please provide your input on specific suggestions for tax forms to be digitized, consolidated, or eliminated through the Tax Form Buster found below.
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Niagara Official Plan:
June Virtual Public Information Centres
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A series of virtual public information centres have been scheduled to discuss key draft policy directives and core policy content that is intended to be part of the Niagara Official Plan. Updates on other key sections of the official plan will also be provided.
All public information centres are at 6 p.m.
Click HERE to learn more and register.
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A Message from Service Canada, Ontario Region |
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Niagara Chamber Partnership:
Niagara's Road to Recovery Series
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The COVID-19 pandemic has created immense challenges for multiple industries across Niagara.
That's why the Niagara Chamber Partnership has created the Road to Recovery Series: a five-part segment that will run every Tuesday until June 29.
Click HERE to watch the first session from June 1 that focused on the agriculture/winery industry!
Click HERE to watch the second session from June 8th that focused on the tourism industry
Click HERE to watch the third session from June 15th that focused on the construction industry
The next installment is coming up on Tuesday, June 22nd, and will delve into the manufacturing industry. You don't want to miss it!
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Contact Your Local Chamber |
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Grimsby & District Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director
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Lincoln
Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director
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West Lincoln
Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director
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