City of Toronto support and funding for small businesses and restaurants 2022
- April, 2022
The following is a breakdown of the supports, services and resources the City of Toronto has put in place for small businesses impacted by the pandemic.
“Toronto is made up of so many small businesses that are essential to our City’s success and vitality. In partnership with the Government of C...
New normal for business
- March, 2022
By Sean Delaney
A recent Axios/Ipsos Reid poll of a large swath of the North American population just showed that two thirds of people do not believe the coronavirus will be eradicated during this year.
A stark reality, but when you consider the world has been living in for more than two years, ...
Nasty business - pick up your dog’s poop
- March, 2022
By Sean Delaney
The cold winter weather isn’t best for long walks outdoors, but if you’re a dog owner in Toronto, you know that it isn’t an option to stay indoors.
The pandemic has brought about an unprecedented period of pet ownership and dog sales. Whether people are self-isolating, working fr...
Publisher’s comment January 2022
- February, 2022
Publisher’s comment
Humber River Hospital (HRH) nurses need our support and recognition now.
We have been fighting this pandemic now for almost two years. Among many, nurses play a critical front-line role in helping hospitalized patients recover. The work is grinding, physically and mentally...
Government support options for business
- February, 2022
It’s January 2022, and while the new year is meant to be a moment of renewal and refreshment, for many, it is a reminder of the calendar countdown we can now do on this pandemic.
We are on the eve of beginning our third year of battling the coronavirus, and its various variants.
The Emery Vill...
Councillor saw heart and effort from a caring community in 2021
- January, 2022
By Sean Delaney
Toronto City Councillor Anthony Perruzza, the representative for Humber River – Black Creek described 2021 as a year of confusion, concern, viruses and tragedy. But when asked to speak about his community, and what he saw on the ground, Perruzza could not help but find positives in ...
Wild 2021 should lead to organized and prepared 2022, TDSB trustee
- January, 2022
By Sean Delaney
Toronto District School Board trustee Christopher Mammoliti was recently elected as Humber River -Black Creek’s first vice chair of the TDSB. After congratulating him on the honour, the Emery Village Voice sat down with him, and asked him to reflect on the year that was.
CM: As f...
BIA asks government for clear messaging, business support
- July, 2021
By Sean Delaney
It appears the worst might be over.
Finally, after nearly a year of not knowing which direction case numbers would go next, what variant might become the new hindrance to a return to normal, what news may come out about vaccine concerns, finally, it appears one can confidently ...
Publisher comment - Feb 2021
- March, 2021
How are you?
I hope your month is off to a great start.
I’m feeling cautiously optimistic these days, and that’s probably because schools opened again. Many parents are back to witnessing the not-so-regular event of their children getting out of bed and out the door before noon. That’s a signifi...
Public health roles and responsibilities
- March, 2021
If 2020 brought us anything, it was a renewed relationship with our public health authorities. When the world is not battling a global pandemic, we often think of them as health education resources. But have you ever wondered, just what our federal and provincial public health agencies do? And who i...
Room for us to run
- March, 2021
Contributed by Richelle Molaro – Humber Summit resident and dog owner
The residents of Emery Village are fortunate to have many tall trees and wide open spaces within easy walking distance. Access to our beautiful parks has become even more critical as we all make efforts to stay closer to home du...
Year in Review - 2020
- February, 2021
Service continues to be an honour, Rakocevic
By Sean Delaney
Tom Rakocevic, MPP for Humber River-Black Creek, said it has certainly been an unprecedented year, but that hasn’t stopped him from getting to work.
With the pandemic dominating headlines and needs, the virus has been his priority in 2...
Businesses challenged by COVID-19 outbreak
- April, 2020
By Sean Delaney
(Due to some concerns we’re not mentioning the full name of one of our sources) .
Workers depending on every paycheque, could be impacted if the coronavirus pandemic worsens, said an official for a large local manufacturing facility in Emery Village.
Amid the COVID-19 outbre...