Toronto Businesses

• Toronto businesses struggle to plan around uncertain provincial reopening schedule

  A stay-at-home order will likely remain in effect as the government transitions regions back to a colour-coded restrictions system over three weeks, a source said.

  Health

  Feb 6
• Coronavirus: Toronto sex shop owner refuses to shut doors, claims store is essential

  "I am going to stand up for my legal rights and I am going to stand up for the human rights of my customers."

  Health

  Dec 23, 2020
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• Holiday thief makes off with thousands from beloved Etobicoke pub

  “They’re hurting and it’s the complete opposite of what we need right now."

  Crime

  Dec 15, 2020
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• GTA businesses ask for loosening of Ontario’s COVID-19 restrictions in lockdown zones

  "We've got to find a better pathway. We do believe that there are safe ways to allow smaller firms to continue to serve customers without shutting them down 100 per cent."

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2020
• Coronavirus: Toronto small business owners plead with shoppers to ‘think outside the big-box’

  "You are far safer in a small business that cares than in a big-box store that cannot control what the population is doing."

  Economy

  Dec 11, 2020
• Coronavirus: Toronto retailer feeling the bylaw blues while trying to reach customers outdoors

  The current ban on in-store shopping for all but essential businesses and the lack of clarity surrounding the orders are making for a less-than-festive season for locals.

  Economy

  Dec 10, 2020
• Toronto brewery overcomes coronavirus pandemic obstacles to launch business

  "We're doing what we love and we're doing it because we love to celebrate life's big moments and this is a big life moment for us."

  Health

  Dec 2, 2020
• Coronavirus: Toronto businesses serve up creative ways to safely welcome back customers

  "There are many, many ways to do the same thing that you’re doing. During the pandemic, it has generated a lot of creativity in people’s mindsets and it’s really interesting to see how that flows."

  Health

  Aug 11, 2020
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• Small Business, Neighbourhood Gem: Toronto’s Mofer Coffee

  "Coffee is special. It's important. The way you would treat wine is how we treat coffee."

  Blogs

  Jul 16, 2020
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• Small Business, Neighbourhood Gem: Toronto designer reopens shop sharing African-inspired fashion

  "When COVID hit, we were just launching a new collection ... we decided to flip it and just do direct-to-consumer online."

  Blogs

  Jul 9, 2020