Keep Rats Under Control! Managing rats is a shared responsibility. While the City is responsible for maintaining public property and enforcing bylaws, property owners and businesses play an important role in preventing rat activity. You can help prevent rats from entering your business or property by taking the following steps: Secure garbage and food waste. Seal cracks and holes in your building. Ensure employees are trained on pest management and report rat sightings to man

Hillcrest Village BIA has joined a new initiative, developed by the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA) in partnership with the Ontario Bar Association, that makes free legal advice available to eligible business owners in our community. What's Available The Legal Access Program connects small business owners with qualified volunteer lawyers for help in five areas: 1. Business formation -- choosing the right structure (sole proprietorship, partnersh

Saturday July 11th: 11AM - 9:30PM Sunday July 12th: 11AM - 8:30PM Hillcrest Village BIA has a contract with The Canadian Salsa Festivals Group. The Chair of the BIA Board of Management has a few special instructions and points to share with our members to be ready for the Festival. During the Salsa Festival all BIA Businesses may conduct your usual business on the sidewalk, as long as it is the same business. This particularly includes CafeTO patio owner/operators. All non-re

In this issue: Mobilizing the Creator Community Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™; FIFA World Cup 26™ Briefing Recording and Resources Now Available; Inside the Buyer Meetings at Rendez-vous Canada, and more. Mobilizing the Creator Community Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™ Ahead of FIFA World Cup™, Destination Toronto and Toronto Travel Massive co-hosted Game On, Toronto at The Well, convening 40 local creators to explore how Toronto storytellers can shape perceptions, spotlight bu

May 2026 Update This this e-mail is an update for CaféTO curb lane café program participants and BIAs..  This update provides useful information about the CaféTO program, including necessary information for your permit. Please take the time and read carefully. Curb Lanes Cafe are Live! Great news — the majority of curb lane cafés have been installed! If you have not received your permit, you need to submit your insurance information, legal agreement and pay your invoice. Ge

St. Paul's Safety Town Hall April 7th 6 PM St. Paul’s Safety Townhall will take place on April 7 th , 6 PM – 7:30 PM at Yonge & Eglinton. At the event, constituents will have the opportunity to interact with MP Leslie Church and Police representatives from both 13 and 53 Divisions. We want to share some information about recent federal actions that can help shape the conversation. This year our federal government has introduced several bills that will make major changes to th

In-Person BIA Meeting Invitation The in-person BIA meeting is sponsored by the City of Toronto BIA Office and will be held on Tuesday September 15 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at City Hall, Committee Room 2. All BIAs including non-TABIA members are invited to attend the meeting. 2025 BIAs Audited Financial Statement and Management Letter The deadline for the approved and signed 2025 BIAs audited financial statement and management letter is on Friday September 11, 2026. The thi

Application Requirements: Valid photo identification Provincial Business Name Registration or Franchise Agreement Declaration Site Plan or Survey of location Letter of Authorization from Property Owner (must be dated within 30 days of application submission) If your business is located within a BIA, a Letter of Authorization (must be dated within 30 days of application submission) from the BIA is required, contact information can be found on the BIA List . Photo of sign (phot

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Toronto Community Activation Toolkit 2.0 The City of Toronto has updated the Community Activation Toolkit with new resources. Planning an event, promotion, or community activity during FIFA World Cup 2026™? The toolkit offers simple guidance on what you can and can’t do, plus ideas to help you activate responsibly and confidently. Summer 2026 Co-op Marketing Program Information Session The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will bring increased attention to Toronto. Ou

TTC Celebrates Black History Month This year, the TTC is celebrating seven Black community leaders and changemakers, historic places and movements that have shaped Toronto’s history and identity across justice, the arts, and immigration: Weyni Mengesha, Little Jamaica, Wendy Jones of Pan Fantasy, First Baptist Church, Dudley Laws, Contrast newspaper, and the 1955-1967 West Indian Domestic Scheme. For more information on how TTC is marking the 30th anniversary of Black History

The City of Toronto’s FIFA World Cup 26™ Toronto Community Activation Toolkit is now available The City of Toronto has released the first...

BusinessTO News is a weekly newsletter highlighting opportunities that are available to Toronto businesses such as programs, grants, resources and guidelines. For a full list of City of Toronto resources for businesses visit toronto.ca/BusinessSupport. Announcements Grow your business with the Starter Company Plus Grant – applications opening soon Ready to take your business to the next level? The City of Toronto’s Starter Company Plus Grant — General Business Stream is des