Ontario Supporting Non-Profits through the Community Building Fund
The Ontario government is providing more than $46 million to support 648 non-profit tourism, culture, sport and recreation organizations experiencing significant financial pressures due to COVID-19. Funding is being delivered through the Community Building Fund’s Operating stream to help these non-profits operate their facilities so they can provide much-needed programs and services in their communities. […]
Local tourism industries invited to apply for aid from $100M fund
The province has confirmed that the $100 million Ontario Tourism Recovery Program, previously announced in the spring budget, will launch in mid-October. The goal of the program, notes a news release from the province, is to help stabilize the province’s tourism industry as it recovers from the impacts of COVID-19. The program will help for-profit […]
NSOHT coordinating North Simcoe healthcare
As part of its plan to end hallway health care and build an integrated health care system centred on the needs of patients, the Ontario government in partnership with Ontario Health is announcing eight new Ontario Health Teams located across the province. The province will provide up to $9 million in funding over the 2021-2022 […]
Province helping businesses stay open and stay safe
Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement in response to today’s monthly employment release by Statistics Canada: “Employment in Ontario increased by 53,000 in August as more businesses re-open and more people return to work. And as our #TeamOntario vaccine campaign continues, we are providing businesses and workers […]
Apply for the Ontario Tourism and Travel Small Business Support Grant
Tourism and travel businesses hard hit by the pandemic can now apply for a provincial grant to help with recovery efforts. Through the Ontario Tourism and Travel Small Business Support Grant, launched on May 13, eligible businesses can apply for a one-time payment of $10,000 to $20,000. It’s open to small tourism and travel businesses […]
Government launches website to assist Simcoe North businesses through pandemic
Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop is promoting a new website to help local small and medium-sized businesses through the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The website, reliefwithinreach.ca, is a “one-stop shop” that offers businesses owners access to various government pandemic-relief programs and supports. “Making small business owners aware of what is available is a […]
Ontario Continues to Support Employers and Workers during COVID-19
The Ontario government continues to work with its federal and municipal partners to support employers and workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ontario Small Business Support Grant The government’s new Ontario Small Business Support Grant will provide a minimum of $10,000 and up to $20,000 to help eligible small business owners during this challenging period. […]
COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program for Small Business
The Government of Ontario is providing $8 million to support small businesses and charitable organizations who are struggling to pay their energy bills as a result of COVID-19. Starting in January 2021, available credit amounts will increase and more businesses will be eligible to access funding. Customers may be eligible for up to $1500 in […]
Ontario Announces New Small Business Support Grant
The government recognizes that small businesses impacted by the recently announced shutdown will require additional support so they can continue serving their communities and employing people in Ontario once the COVID-19 pandemic is over. That is why the government is announcing the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant, which will provide a minimum of $10,000 and […]
Business can get help with COVID-19 costs
A one-time grant of up to $1,000 for eligible main street small businesses with two to nine employees to help offset the unexpected costs of personal protective equipment (PPE) is now available. Find out here if your business qualifies.