Downtown Yonge BIA's Yonge Buzz ⚽

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March 3, 2023

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THINGS TO DO

ZIIGWAN

Join us at Yonge Dundas Square to celebrate the arrival of spring with Ziigwan (SEE-GWON), a three day Indigenous Music and Arts Festival. This three day festival will transform Yonge-Dundas Square into an Indigenous music and art hub, as some of the country's most prominent and emerging Indigenous artists take the stage for three straight days of free concerts.

Check it out here!

LITTLE CANADA

Join Our March Break Workshops!

Visit Little Canada this March Break and join one of our unique workshops. Create a scene inspired by Canada's beautiful wildlife, get creative and build your own little dream room or go on an underwater adventure at our Little Aquarium workshop!

Click on Link Below for Details:

https://little-canada.ca/marchbreak/

Downtown Yonge Your Way: Neighbourhood Guidebook

Check it out for the best information on public art, parks, activities and more!

Learn more

The Downtown Yonge BIA is excited to invite the community to a kick-off event for our new Strategic Plan!

This virtual info session marks the start of the process where you can learn about the ways you can contribute to its development.

March 07, 2023

11:00-11:45am

RSVP: http://bit.ly/3EC3bYK

DOWNTOWN YONGE UPDATES

FREE De-escalation Webinars

The City has continued to offer free De-Escalation training for all City of Toronto businesses through to June 2023.

Check them out if you're looking to help your staff shore up their de-escalation skills in the workplace.

DYBIA Development Map

We just updated our Development Map for the area! Check it out to see what developments are in the pipeline for the next few years.

Click here to view the map

Downtown Yonge Bi-Weekly Data Update For Members Only

We will begin to send out a bi-weekly data update to all members, which will include a report detailing updated pedestrian flows of the previous 2 weeks, along with other reports that may be pertinent to your business.

Please note that this report is for Downtown Yonge BIA members only.

Check out the latest update

Downtown Yonge 2022 Annual Report

The Downtown Yonge BIA has just released our 2022 Annual Report.

Click here to see what we were up to in 2022

Downtown Yonge Economic Update

The Downtown Yonge BIA presented a webinar series on the state of the economy in Downtown Yonge in December 2022.

Click here to view the presentation

Click here to view our Q4 2022 Economic Newsletter

BUSINESS UPDATES

Upcoming City of Toronto Webinars and Workshops Available for Businesses

SUMMERLICIOUS

The City of Toronto has opened applications for restaurants to participate in the popular Summerlicious program, which returns July 7 to 23. Applications will be accepted from March 1 until March 22 at 11:59 p.m.

Summerlicious 2023 is designed to make it easy and affordable for restaurants to participate and will encourage more Toronto residents to dine out and celebrate Toronto’s diverse culinary scene.

Click here for more details!

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Free Employer Services at Times Change

Post your new position among their network and job seekers and let them collect resumes, pre-screen potential employees and forward qualified candidates to you for a interview

Click here for more information

CafeTO Update

City of Toronto opens applications for CaféTO curb lane cafés

Starting this week, local restaurant and bar owners and operators interested in expanding outdoor dining space into curb lanes and sidewalks through the City of Toronto’s CaféTO program can apply for permits online at www.toronto.ca/CafeTO until Tuesday, March 28 at 11:59 p.m.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the CaféTOteam: CafeTO@toronto.ca.

For more Information please see here:

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College Station Construction until 2023

As part of the TTC’s commitment to safety and modernization, College Station (Line 1) will be getting a new second exit/entrance, and elevators to improve customer safety, accessibility and convenience.

Check out the full notice for more details

New Naloxone Requirement for Certain Businesses

As of June 1, 2023, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA ) will require that naloxone be available in some workplaces in case a worker has an opioid overdose. The requirements do not change how an employer may choose to manage worker impairment from drugs or alcohol that may pose a risk to workplace safety.

Click here to view the full announcement from the Province of Ontario

Click here to access free kits and training

LATEST BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS

MANGO’s doors are opened at CF Toronto Eaton Centre!

Be the first in and catch

all the latest styles!

Find the new store on Level 2.

ELMWOOD SPA

Stay & Play in March

Two Exclusive Packages

Feel the beach-side relaxation without jetlag. Take a break for yourself and try one of our limited-time packages, ‘Detox Renewal’ or ‘Stay & Play’. The perfect staycation awaits you at Elmwood Spa!

Click to learn more!

Jazz Bistro

Jazz Bistro, located conveniently at Dundas Square. Every Friday and Saturday night Jazz Bistro will be hosting a Late Night Jazz Jam. Kitchen will be open until 1:30AM.

Learn more

ACU CORNER

Acu Corner is a new TCM acupuncture and Reiki clinic that recently opened at Yonge and College (2 College Street). The owner, Karen Sze, is a registered Acupuncturist who provides personalized treatments specifically designed to help you feel better, move better, and sleep better. By incorporating both traditional Chinese medicine and Reiki, Acu Corner offers a holistic approach to healing that addresses your unique needs.

Book now to enjoy 20% off your first appointment at Acu Corner!

Move Better. Feel Better. Better Together

For more Information Click Here

Massey Hall

Showcasing the world’s greatest performers in all disciplines, the Halls are also prominent venues for diverse activities in the business and entertainment district of downtown Toronto.

Click here to learn more