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May 6 COVID-19 Update
Today Doug Ford announced a new list of businesses that can now open. Yesterday Justin Trudeau announced $272 million in new funding for farmers and food processors. This week we […]
May 4 COVID-19 Update
Today Doug Ford announced that the Ontario government has exceeded their COVID-19 testing goals and Justin Trudeau announced spending for the global fight against the virus. Beginning today more businesses […]
May 1 COVID-19 Update
Today Doug Ford announced a list of businesses that will be allowed to reopen starting Monday, so long as they meet proper health and safety guidelines. The Government of Canada […]
April 29 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau spoke about the Canada Emergency Student Benefit and Doug Ford and Stephen Lecce announced the expansion of emergency childcare to include additional frontline workers. This week we […]
April 27 COVID-19 Update
Today the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program is accepting applications through Revenue Canada. Doug Ford and Ministers provided some details of a framework for a 3 stage re-opening of Ontario’s […]
April 24 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau announced further details about the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program for small businesses and talked about future phased re-opening of the nation’s economy. Doug Ford formerly […]
April 22 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau announced $9 billion in funding for students. Yesterday the Federal government opened up a wage subsidy calculator and said that applications for the wage subsidy will begin […]
April 20 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau shared the condolences of the nation for those who were affected by yesterday’s tragedy in Nova Scotia. Provincial health experts revealed new modelling which shows emergency measures […]
April 17 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau announced $962 million in funding to Regional Development Agencies to assist rural businesses who may not qualify for current programs and $500 million for workers in the […]
April 16 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau announced changes to the eligibility criteria for Canada Emergency Business Account benefits as well as a program for commercial business rent assistance. The Provincial Government has increased […]
April 15 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau announced changes to CERB benefits and additional support for long-term care facilities. The Provincial Government has also increased measures to assist long-term care facilities. To better serve […]
April 14 COVID-19 Update
Today the Ontario Legislature approved a bill to extend Ontario’s Emergency Orders for an additional 28 days and Federal legislators had a special session this weekend to approve a new […]
April 9 COVID-19 Update
Heading into the Easter weekend, we at the Huntsville Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce want to wish you a safe and happy holiday. We urge you to follow the […]
April 8 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau announced important changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy as well as changes to the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Applications are open today for the Canadian Emergency […]
April 7 COVID-19 Update
This week we are striving to only send you new information not found in previous emails, with member updates and further links at the bottom. We hope this will make […]
April 6 COVID-19 Update
As the new week starts we recognize that you are being inundated with information and updates. Starting this week we will strive to only send you new information not found […]
April 3 COVID-19 Update
As we head into another weekend, please to aware of the role we all play in protecting ourselves, our families and our community from the spread of COVID-19. Please stay […]
April 2 COVID-19 Update
The Federal Government released more details about the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy. The Provincial Government pledged more money for mental health support for all Ontarians. See the business section below […]
April 1 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau announced more details about the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) including application dates and timelines. The Provincial Government has extended school closures and announced the second wave […]
March 31 COVID-19 Update
Today the Provincial Government closed all outdoor recreation amenities and announced that schools will remain closed until at least May 4. Justin Trudeau delivered an update on Canadians producing and […]
March 30 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau delivered more details and numbers about the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program. The Provincial Government has limited social gatherings to 5 people or less. Please remember that […]
March 27 COVID-19 Update
Today Justin Trudeau promised more support for small and medium-sized businesses. The Provincial Government also announced further financial relief for businesses and news from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission. Please […]
March 26 COVID-19 Update
Today the Provincial Government announced its economic plan and we have new local updates. We have also launched a revised survey to help us better understand your needs and how we can […]
March 25 COVID-19 Update
Today there have been important announcements from the Federal and Provincial Governments. We have also launched a revised survey to help us better understand your needs and how we can help. Please […]