


Mandatory Mask Wearing Protocols
Update Regarding Mandatory Mask Wearing Protocols Yesterday Dr. Charles Gardner, Medical Officer of Health for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, announced that as of Monday July 13 business owners must do the following: “Have a policy in place to restrict persons from entering or remaining in the indoor public space of the business or organization or…
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July 2 COVID-19 Update
Today is the last day you will be receiving a scheduled COVID update email. Summer is here and with many businesses reopening we recognize that your time is valuable. Relevant news regarding COVID-19 is becoming more infrequent, so we will only be sending out updates when there is significant and important news to share. We…
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June 30 COVID-19 Update
Today the Ontario Government announced free day use in all provincial parks for Canada Day. Earlier this week Provincial Emergency Orders were extended until July 10. Justin Trudeau announced yesterday that the Commercial Rent Assistance Program has been extended by one month. As more people return to work and relevant news regarding COVID-19 is becoming…
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June 25 COVID-19 Update
Today the Ontario Government announced that the majority of Windsor-Essex has been moved into Stage 2 as well as $13 million in Youth Opportunities Fund grants. Justin Trudeau announced the launch of the Canada Student Service Grant. As more people return to work and relevant news regarding COVID-19 is becoming more infrequent, we have decided…
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June 23 COVID-19 Update
Today the Ontario Government announced a new elementary math curriculum to begin this September and the Federal government is extending temporary layoff periods. As more people return to work and relevant news regarding COVID-19 is becoming more infrequent, we have decided to send you updates on Tuesday and Thursday only. We hope this helps you…
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June 19 COVID-19 Update
Today the Ontario Government released a plan for the safe reopening of schools for the 2020-21 school year. The Province’s emergency orders have also been extended until June 30. This week Justin Trudeau announced that the CERB benefit has been extended by 8 weeks. Even though businesses and patios are beginning to reopen, we ask…
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June 17 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau announced the Federal government will provide a fiscal update on July 8 and yesterday the CERB benefit was extended by 8 weeks. The Ontario Government has extended the Province’s emergency orders until June 30. This is proving to be a busy week, so be sure to read the Local News and Business…
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June 15 COVID-19 Update
Today the Ontario Government announced more regions will enter Stage 2 of Ontario’s reopening framework this Friday. Justin Trudeau announced he is working to extend CERB benefits for those still unable to work. Even though businesses and patios are beginning to reopen, we ask that people use common sense and continue to follow public health…
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June 12 COVID-19 Update
Today the Ontario Government has permitted people to create social circles of up to 10 people who do not have to be from your immediate household. This weekend our region enters Stage 2 of Ontario’s reopening framework. Even though businesses and patios are beginning to reopen, we ask that people use common sense and continue…
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June 10 COVID-19 Update
Today the Provincial Minister of Colleges and Universities announced a new program to enable post-secondary students who were unable to complete in-class coursework, to finish these courses and graduate prior to commencement of the new school year. The Federal Government has created a new portal to match PPE buyers and suppliers Canada-wide. Even though businesses…
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June 8 COVID-19 Update
Today Doug Ford announced a regional approach to Stage 2 reopening. As of Friday, social gatherings of up to 10 people will be allowed and many businesses and amenities in our region will be permitted to reopen. See below for full details. Justin Trudeau announced that foreign nationals with immediate family members in Canada will…
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June 5 COVID-19 Update
Today the Federal Government announced funding for Canadians with disabilities and $14 billion to be spent on a Canada-wide economic reopening plan. Doug Ford said he will share details early next week about the Stage 2 reopening of Ontario’s economy. Even though businesses are beginning to reopen, we ask that people use common sense and…
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