BIA

• Nearly $2 million in grants approved for London businesses affected by homelessness

  If approved, the Downtown BIA will receive $1.6 million, the OEV BIA $500,000, and the Argyle and Hamilton Road BIAs will both receive $125,000 to offset the homelessness crisis.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2023
  
• Hamilton’s Sew Hungry Festival is back

  For the first time in a couple of years, the Sew Hungry Festival will be up and running on Ottawa Street.

  Canada

  May 13, 2022
  
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• London, Ont. non-profit to receive $400K in support of four city ‘main streets’

  Officials with FedDev Ontario announced Wednesday that the London Small Business Centre would receive roughly $400,000 in support of four London 'main street communities.'

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2022
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• Festival of Markets highlights Downtown London’s holiday festivities

  Downtown London says the Festival of Markets will run from Friday to Sunday for four weeks in a row leading up to the holidays starting next week. Each weekend will follow a theme.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2021
• Kingston BIA reconsidering cancellation of nighttime Santa Claus parade

  With rules around large gatherings changing in Ontario, the BIA says events like the Santa Claus parade can go ahead safely. If approved, the parade will take place Nov. 20.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2021
• Executive director of Downtown Kingston BIA speaks to letter discouraging panhandling

  The new executive director of the Downtown Kingston BIA faced backlash for an introductory letter that asked businesses to discourage customers from giving money to panhandlers.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2021
• Downtown Kingston prepares for the return of Queen’s students in the fall

  Downtown businesses are gearing up for the return of students this fall. Not only will they bring an economic boost, but also a pool of potential employees.

  Economy

  Jul 30, 2021
• Belleville BIA organizes ‘Al Fresco’ event to draw visitors to downtown

  Family-friendly dining and music are just some of the attractions in the summer-long 'Al Fresco' initiative in Belleville, Ont., to attract tourism to the region.

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2021
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• Kingston’s Movies in the Square, Limestone City Bluesfest to take place next month

  Two downtown events are coming back to Kingston in August after being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic last year.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2021
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• Canadians mark Lunar New Year with reserved celebrations

  Loud, colourful group celebrations for Lunar New Year are out this year due to the pandemic. Instead, celebrants are welcoming the Year of the Ox with online festivities.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2021