The City regulates A-Frame signs to support safe and accessible pedestrian clearways, while providing opportunities for small businesses and BIAs to advertise and promote their goods and services. The Temporary Signs By-law, Chapter 693, sets the rules for all temporary and election signs including posters, A-frames, mobile signs and advocacy signs (last reviewed and amended in 2023, came into effect in 2024 - see 2023.EC4.6). The current requirements to apply for an A-frame

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

Rules of Engagement at BIA Meetings (a reminder) Hello BIA Chairs and Staff, Please make sure to read out or include the following rules of engagement at your Annual General Meetings. For BIAs that did not submit their 2026 AGM notices yet please include Rules of Engagement at BIA AGMs as a 2nd or 3rd (in the case of virtual AGMs) agenda item. Moving forward, this will be a standing agenda item for all BIA AGMs. For In Person Meetings: At the BIA Annual General Meeting we

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

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 Your City. Your Vote. Toronto’s municipal election is Monday, October 26, with advance voting from October 6 to 11. Visit the Toronto Elections webpage to check, add or update your information on the voters’ list