Ontario Extending Pause on Lifting Capacity Limits in Remaining Settings Where Proof of Vaccination is Required

Today, the Government of Ontario announced that it is extending the pause on the lifting of capacity limits in remaining higher-risk settings where proof of vaccination is required. These settings include: food or drink establishments with dance facilities such as night clubs and wedding receptions in meeting/event spaces where there is dancing; strip clubs; and sex clubs…

UPDATE: Health Unit Issues Strong Recommendations for Additional COVID-19 Protective Measures

Today, the Medical Officer of Health issued legally enforceable instructions to businesses and organizations, further rolling back the clock to reinstate work-from-home requirements.  In ADDITION to those measures announced earlier today, the Medical Officer of Health has issued strong recommendations for all workplaces. It is strongly recommended that all workplaces within the Public Health Sudbury & Districts service area…

Sudbury Health Unit Issues Work-From-Home Instructions

Today, the Medical Officer of Health is reinstating work-from-home requirements, revoked by the province on July 15, 2021, issuing strong recommendations for COVID-19 protections to area schools, businesses, and organizations, and enacting stricter measures for the follow up of contacts of cases of COVID-19. Effective 12:01 a.m. Monday, November 29, 2021, the updated Letter of Instructions will…

Local Health Unit Releases Additional, Mandatory Measures

Today, the Public Health Sudbury and Districts released additional, mandatory measures for Greater Sudbury. These time-limited measures come into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, for Greater Sudbury only. The Letter of Instruction issued today will require for Greater Sudbury: Reinstatement of capacity limits and physical distancing requirements at premises that require proof of…

Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce to host “Energy Optimization in the Workplace” Chamber U Workshop with Med-I-Well

GREATER SUDBURY, November 2, 2021 – Feeling drained? Exhausted? Learn how to use easy and simple strategies to boost your energy levels and enhance your health, quality of life, and overall well-being. Join the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce online via Zoom on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM as it hosts a…

Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce to Host the Second Annual Virtual Job Fair from November 3rd – 5th

GREATER SUDBURY, October 26, 2021 – The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce is hosting its second annual Virtual Job Fair from November 3rd – 5th.  Member employers and service providers will have the opportunity to present their organization and share job opportunities with candidates. The Virtual Job Fair will take place online via Zoom from…

Province Releases Plan to Reopen Ontario

Today, the Government of Ontario released “A Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term”, which outlines the province’s gradual approach to lifting remaining public health and workplace safety measures by March 2022. In the absence of concerning trends, public health and workplace safety measures will be lifted on the following dates: October 25, 2021 Ontario…

Letter to the Premier Re: Vaccine Passport Verification Costs

Today, the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to Premier Doug Ford sharing our membership’s concerns regarding the costs associated with vaccine passport verification. The chamber indicated that many businesses have operated under reduced capacity for a significant period of time and, with the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine certificate requirements, have had to…

Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate with QR Code and Verify Ontario App

Today, the Government of Ontario launched the enhanced vaccine certificate with official QR code, and Verify Ontario, the official mobile application for businesses to scan COVID-19 proof of vaccination at entry.  Enhanced vaccine certificates with official QR codes will be made available for download from the COVID-19 vaccination portal over three days based on birth month: – October 15, 12:00 a.m. to…