Up to date info for the community on Covid-19
Government Announcements
  • Today, the Prime Minister announced that further details will be released for the previously announced Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) of nearly $1 billion. $675 million of this fund will be administered by the six regional development agencies, and will provide support to businesses in rural communities and those that may not qualify for other announced programs.
  • Through the RRRF, support for tourism operators with needs like covering operational costs, access to liquidity, or to pay employees is available. Tourism operators that do not qualify for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) or the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) are encouraged to apply. Members must contact their RDA to apply for funding.
  • Students and recent grads will be able to apply for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit starting Friday, via the CRA website.
  • Health Canada has announced that a new serological COVID-19 test is approved and available in Canada. This new test can detect antibodies for COVID-19 in an individual’s blood, and is an important step in understanding immunity against the virus and how it spreads.
Looking Ahead – COVID-19 Recovery

Federal and provincial counterparts are working together in an effort to create an orderly recovery strategy that will address health concerns and support tourism businesses. 
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Resources for Businesses 
  • For operators looking for information on how to prepare to safely reopen their operations in the coming weeks, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety has a series of bilingual guidelines available to businesses regarding COVID-19.
  • Google for SMEs has also launched a page dedicated to supporting businesses during COVID-19 including practical steps and free digital skills training.

TIAC is pleased to share information concerning a new funding program that will be delivered through Canada’s six Canada’s Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) who are now accepting applications under the  Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) . TIAC has long been advocating for financial support for those small, seasonal, rural and other SMEs who have not been able to access existing government support measures. 
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RCC’s curbside pickup for retailers cheat sheet
 As provinces ease restrictions and allow more retailers to offer curbside pickup, RCC has summarized the latest regulations for what is allowed in each province.
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RCC COVID-19 webinars for retailers
All retail professionals have been impacted by COVID-19. To ensure RCC continues to provide exceptional educational content during this pandemic so that retailers emerge from this crisis with new insights for a stronger tomorrow, RCC is launching a new series of webinars that will interest those with more specialized areas of focus.

Thursday, May 14, 2020 1pm - 2pm EDT  Building a Cohesive Team for Today and the Other Side of the Pandemic   
 
Friday, May 15, 2020 1pm - 2pm EDT COVID-19  COVID-19 Crisis Marketing

SOP COVID-19 Routine cleaning guidelines and checklist for retailers

This document provides  guidance on routine cleaning and disinfecting of retail store operations  in the context of the current outbreak of COVID-19.

Ontario Contact for RCC:
Sebastian Prins 
sprins@retailcouncil.org
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APPLY TO THE WIN COUNCIL & EFFECT CHANGE IN NIAGARA

Are you looking to help shape the future of women's advocacy in Niagara? Are you available to volunteer approximately 5 to 10 hours a month? The Women in Niagara Council is currently accepting applications to join for a two-year term. Applicants are sought from a diverse range of backgrounds and skills throughout Niagara. The WIN council also has several volunteer opportunities and sub-committees that support the delivery of the WIN strategic plan. 

Apply to the WIN council  and add your voice to Niagara.
 
If you have any questions, please contact WIN Council Staff Liaison Corrina Massicotte at  corrina@gncc.ca
 
The deadline for applications is May 22, 2020.


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Virtual World Turtle Day

Are you looking for a fun-filled educational activity for your kids? Join us on a virtual field trip as we celebrate World Turtle Day on Saturday, May 23!

In partnership with the  Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre  (OTCC), the  Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority  (NPCA) and  The Painted Turtle , we will be hosting TWO educational sessions on our  Facebook  and  Instagram  pages throughout the day on May 23.

Learn about the endangered turtles living in Niagara and within Ontario from the comfort of your own home!

10:00 a.m. – Live Tour of the OTCC
Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the OTCC, meet their turtles and take in some turtle knowledge!

2:00 p.m. – Turtle Habitats and Ecosystems with the NPCA
Virtually visit Ball’s Falls and BinBrook Lake, and get your game face ready for a virtual game of Roads and Rivers!

We can’t wait to shell-ebrate Virtual World Turtle Day with you! For more information about the event, visit our Facebook Event by clicking the link below!
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Kindness and compassion in our community

Joy met Diane Peirce for the first time a few days after she gave Diane a part of her liver.

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Resources to prevent COVID-19 in the workplace
Ontario Retail Stores Open for Curbside Pickup and Delivery
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Business Community Chat
Next week please join us at 10 am Tuesday for a conference call style chat with fellow members of our Niagara-on-the-lake business community.
This will give you an opportunity to speak with others and share your stories and experiences during this challenging time.

Click below to register for the chat.
Please do so by 9 am on Tuesday morning .

We look forward to chatting with you!
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Each week, Leger publishes a survey conducted in partnership with the Association for Canadian Studies (ACS), helping us better understand the attitudes and behaviours of Canadians in the face of the current health and economic crisis. This series of surveys is available on  Leger’s website .
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