As part of the Canada Digital Adoption Program, the Government of Canada has partnered with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce to deliver the Grow Your Business Online grant supported by the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce. Eligible businesses will receive a micro-grant of up to $2,400 to help with the costs related to adopting e-commerce and supported by…
The following changes to public health and workplace safety measures are in effect as of March 1, 2022. For the full list of measures in effect, see O. Reg. 364/20. capacity limits have been lifted in all indoor public settings proof of vaccination requirements have been lifted businesses and organizations may choose to require proof of vaccination upon…
Today, the Government of Ontario announced that the Province will move to the next phase of its three-step reopening plan effective February 17, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. Phase two was originally planned to come into effect on February 21 and phase three on March 14, 2022. Effective February 17, 2022 Ontario will further ease public…
Message from Public Health Sudbury and Districts: To all businesses and organizations (workplaces) within the Public Health Sudbury & Districts Service Area: In response to key public health and health care indicators starting to show signs of improvement, the Government of Ontario eased COVID-19 public health measures effective January 31, 2022, at 12:01 a.m. by…
Today, the Government of Ontario announced that it is expanding access to free rapid testing kits to the general public for at-home use. Starting February 9, over 2,300 participating grocery and pharmacy locations will provide free rapid tests while supplies last, with a limit of one box of five tests per household per visit. A…
On February 5, Public Health Sudbury and Districts announced that it has rescinded the Letter of Instruction dated January 12, and effective January 13, 2022, effective immediately. Below is the summary of local restrictions that are NO longer in place. These restrictions were in addition to the proof of vaccination requirements of the Step 2 Rules: Businesses that…
GREATER SUDBURY, January 25, 2022 – The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, together with a generous donation of $10,000 from Desjardins, and in partnership with Lockerby Taxi, is pleased to relaunch Project GoVax, to provide transportation to those in need to attend their COVID-19 vaccination appointments. Project GoVax was initially launched on May 18,…
Today, the Government of Ontario announced it will follow a cautious and phased approach to lifting public health measures, with 21 days between each step. January 31, 2022Effective January 31, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. Ontario will begin the process of gradually easing restrictions, while maintaining protective measures, including but not limited to: Increasing social gathering limits…
Message from Public Health Sudbury and Districts: The Ministry of Health has provided additional guidance on case, contact and outbreak management for Public Health. Public Health will now only be proactively following up with workplaces if it is determined that a positive case lives, works, attends, volunteers or is admitted to a highest risk setting…
$10,000 Grant for Eligible Small Businesses Today, the provincial government announced the Ontario COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant for small businesses that are subject to closure under the modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen. It will provide eligible small businesses with a grant payment of $10,000. Eligible small businesses include: Restaurants and bars; Facilities for…