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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Ontario will be moving into Step 2 of its Roadmap to Reopen Plan on June 30!
Household-only dining restrictions are now lifted in Niagara - this is fantastic news for local food and beverage establishments. More details can be found below.
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Find content on Niagara Region's Public Health social media to help you keep up to date:
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Ontario to move into Step 2 of Roadmap to Reopen Plan on June 30 at 12:01 AM. |
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With key public health and health care indicators continuing to improve, the province-wide vaccination rate now surpassing the targets outlined in the province’s Roadmap to Reopen, and on the recommendation of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is moving the province into Step Two of its Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
In order to enter Step Two of the Roadmap, Ontario needed to have vaccinated 70 percent of adults with one dose and 20 percent with two doses for at least two weeks, ensuring a strong level of protection against COVID-19. As of June 23, 2021, over 76 percent of the population in Ontario ages 18 and over have received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and over 29 percent have received their second dose. More than 13.3 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered province-wide.
What does Step 2 of the Roadmap to Reopen include?
- Outdoor social gatherings and organized public events with up to 25 people;
- Indoor social gatherings and organized public events with up to 5 people;
- Essential and other select retail permitted at 50 percent capacity;
- Non-essential retail permitted at 25 percent capacity;
- Personal care services where face coverings can be worn at all times, and at 25 percent capacity and other restrictions;
- Outdoor dining with up to 6 people per table, with exceptions for larger households and other restrictions;
- Indoor religious services, rites, or ceremonies, including wedding services and funeral services permitted at up to 25 percent capacity of the particular room;
- Outdoor fitness classes limited to the number of people who can maintain 3 meters of physical distance;
- Outdoor sports without contact or modified to avoid contact, with no specified limit on the number of people or teams participating, with restrictions;
- Overnight camps for children operating in a manner consistent with the safety guidelines produced by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health;
- Outdoor sport facilities with spectators permitted at 25 percent capacity;
- Outdoor concert venues, theatres, and cinemas, with spectators permitted at 25 percent capacity;
- Outdoor horse racing and motor speedways, with spectators, permitted at 25 percent capacity;
- Outdoor fairs, rural exhibitions, festivals, permitted at 25 percent capacity and with other restrictions.
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Tourism Economic Recovery Ministerial Task Force |
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The government has released a report prepared by the Tourism Economic Recovery Ministerial Task Force, which makes recommendations on how to support the province's $36 billion tourism industry recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The report provides 10 key recommendations about how to rebuild and reshape the future of Ontario's tourism industry.
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Border Restrictions Changed for Fully Vaccinated Individuals |
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Federal ministers announced that border measures will be lifted on July 5th for fully vaccinated individuals.
Fully vaccinated travelers permitted to enter Canada will no longer have to quarantine or take a COVID-19 test on day 8 of their stay. Additionally, they will not be required to stay at a government-authorized hotel.
For travelers who are not fully vaccinated, current travel restrictions remain in place until at least July 21, and individuals must adhere to requirements including mandatory quarantine.
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WSIB Ontario:
Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Awards
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The small business health and safety leadership award program is open to independent businesses with less than 50 employees.
WSIB wants to recognize the efforts of small businesses over the last year to keep their workplaces safe.
The top three applicants win cash prizes and our first place winner will be featured in a promotional video on the WSIB website.
Applications are open until July 9th!
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Household-Only Dining Restriction Now Lifted in Niagara |
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With local COVID-19 case numbers and reproductive rate meeting designated thresholds, the restriction on dining with household members only as part of Section 22 Orders in Niagara is being lifted for parties dining outdoors as of Thursday, June 24, 2021. All other additional restrictions for food and drink premises remain in effect, as do additional restrictions for shopping malls and retail stores.
Please note that local restaurants, bars, wineries, breweries, and other food and beverage service operators in Niagara are still required to follow other restrictions in the Section 22 Order. These include, but are not limited to:
- Asking if diners have any symptoms of illness
- Recording information, such as name and contact information
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COVID-19 Rapid Screening Kits |
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Our three West Niagara Chambers of Commerce – West Lincoln, Lincoln, and Grimsby – are collaborating to roll out the Rapid Screening program to our local business communities. We are proud to work together to bring this important program to our businesses and be part of the solution to keeping our communities safe.
We are offering two locations for test kit pick-ups:
LEARN MORE ABOUT PROGRAM DETAILS AND TO SCHEDULE A PICK-UP HERE
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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.
Access our previous sessions using the links below:
The final installment is coming up on Tuesday, June 29th, and will delve into the Not-for-Profit industry. You don't want to miss it!
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Contact your home Chamber for more details and to reserve your spot:
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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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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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