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February 2021 Members
February 2021 Members Please give a warm welcome to new Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce members who joined in February 2021! Integrative Rehab – 647-262-3892 Puffin’s Cannabis – 705-909-0807 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
June 3 COVID-19 Update
Tomorrow is the last day for local business owners to submit an order form for FREE PPE to be provided through a partnership between the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce, the Town of […]
June 1 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau announced the early release of federal gas tax payments for infrastructure funding and Doug Ford announced a new flat rate for electricity bills through October 31. Even […]
May 29 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau announced funding for Indigenous communities and Doug Ford spoke of increased testing and the possibility of a regional approach when Stage 3 reopening begins. Even though businesses […]
May 27 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau and Doug Ford addressed the state of Ontario and Quebec’s long-term care facilities, and the Province of Ontario extended all emergency orders until June 9. Even though […]
May 25 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau announced an new toll-free phone line to connect small and medium-sized business owners with free accounting advice on navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Doug Ford thanked all of […]
May 22 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau announced an new online tool to assist Canadians in navigating the various funding opportunities available to them. Doug Ford announced support for new trades workers and unemployed […]
May 20 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau announced updates to the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program and stated applications will open May 25. Doug Ford and Ministers recommended wearing face coverings where social […]
May 15 COVID-19 Update
Today students are be able to apply for emergency funds through the Canada Revenue Agency and Justin Trudeau announced more funding for Canada’s research community. Yesterday Doug Ford announced that […]
May 13 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau announced that students will be able to apply for emergency funds starting Friday and yesterday more funding for seniors was announced. Doug Ford talked about a voluntary […]
May 11 COVID-19 Update
Over the weekend the Ontario government announced the staged opening of provincial parks for day use activities. Today Justin Trudeau announced emergency funding for Canada’s medium and large businesses and […]
May 8 COVID-19 Update
Today Doug Ford tried to instill hope in the face of massive job losses and Justin Trudeau announced the extension of the wage subsidy “beyond June.” We would like to […]