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POSTED ON April 12, 2024 BY Justine Smith

Maple Leafs & Raptors Playoffs Viewing Party

Dates: April 9 to June 25 – Dates TBD Based on NHL and NBA Schedule

Location:

  • (Zone 1A) Bremner Blvd (Full Closure), from Lakeshore Blvd W to the east side of the parking garage (servicing 15 & 25 York St and Telus)– area be closed for the full duration of the playoffs. This area will NOT re-open until teams are eliminated. 
  • (Zone 1B) Bremner Blvd (Two westbound lanes), from east of York St to the west side of the parking garages – area be closed from 6:00 am to 11:59 pm, depending on game days and times. 
  • (Zone 2) Bremner Blvd (Full Closure), from west of York St to the east side of Lower Simcoe St – area be closed from 6:00 am to 11:59 pm, depending on teams’ success reaching later playoffs rounds.

Attachments: ApplicationSite MapWaste Management Plan, & Traffic Management Plan.

Learn more.


Spring/Summer Promotional Opportunities

The BIA is planning our Spring/Summer promotional efforts through a range of promotional opportunities such as contesting, neighbourhood guide, influencer campaigns, and features on our website.

If you have any seasonal menus, cocktails, events/activities, or special offers, please contact Hayley James at hjames@tdwbia.ca with the following information:

  • Name of Business
  • Contact Information
  • Promotion Details

Contact Hayley.


STACKTx Storefront Grant Applications Now Open

The STACKTx Storefront Grant provides a small business in the GTA region with an opportunity to win a FREE 1-month lease at STACKT market to expand their business model, test out a retail storefront, engage with new and existing customers and learn key insights that can be applied in its future growth. The grant location will be present within the flagship STACKT market at 28 Bathurst Street in downtown Toronto.
For the STACKTx Storefront Grant, Toronto: Vol. 9, applications are being accepted from April 9 to April 25, seeking to award an individual from the LGBTQIA2S+ community to commemorate Pride Month. STACKTx Storefront Grant, Toronto: Vol. 9 applications now open for small business in the GTA.

Apply here.


Road Closures & Event Notices

Metrolinx: Hoarding Installation at King-Bathurst Station

Metrolinx: Overnight Hoarding Installation at Queen & Spadina

  • Date: April 15 – April 29
  • Location: Queen St. W. & Spadina Ave.
  • Attachment: Construction Notice.

Metrolinx: Update Laydown & Site Preparation at the future Osgoode Station

  • Date: January 2024 – April 2024
  • Location: Queen St. W. & Simcoe St.
  • Attachment: Construction Notice.

See all Road Closures.


Conferences & Conventions

HealthCare Job Fair

  • Date: April 13
  • Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
  • Attendance: 1,000+

ESI Show 2024

  • Date: April 14 – 15
  • Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
  • Attendance: 8,500

2024 ODA Annual Spring Meeting

  • Date: April 16 – 20
  • Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
  • Attendance: 12,000

Learn More.