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POSTED ON November 17, 2023 BY Justine Smith

Cycling Network Survey

The City of Toronto wants to hear from you to help us make recommendations on which bikeways to build, upgrade and study in 2025 to 2027.

More people are cycling now than ever. The City helps make traveling by bike safer by building bikeways, like physically separated cycle tracks, bike lanes, neighbourhood routes, and multi-use trails. The City is planning where to build and upgrade bikeways next, and we want your input.

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Updates on Wage Protections for Restaurant Workers

The Ontario government is introducing legislation that, if passed, would put in place protections for employees in the restaurant and hospitality industry. The Working for Workers Four Act, 2023, includes updates to the province’s Employment Standards Act , which would ban unpaid trial shifts and make clear that employers can never deduct an employee’s wages in the event of a dine and dash, gas and dash, or any other stolen property.

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Road Closures & Event Notices

Update – Watermain Replacement on University Avenue

  • Expected Start Date: delayed to November 27, 2023

Coke Holiday Caravan

  • Date of Event: November 24, 2023
  • Road Closures: 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
  • Locations: Bremner Blvd (See map )

Santa Clause Parade

  • Date of Event: November 26, 2023
  • Road Closures: 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Locations: Various (See map)

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Conferences & Conventions

Global Property Market

  • Date: November 28
  • Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
  • Attendance: 20,000

The Buildings Show 2023

  • Date: November 29- December 1
  • Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
  • Attendance: 30,000 +

Opportunity For Community Support

The BIA is committed to the well-being of our community and continues to work with levels of government and community stakeholders to find urgent solutions for unhoused individuals. The following opportunities to support these efforts are available to BIA members:

  • Accommodations
  • Donations
  • Employment Opportunities

If you are interested in supporting or have any questions, contact Mike Josifovic.

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