Visit the Ontario Government’s website to find out if your business is eligible for grants to help with the cost of personal protective equipment, property taxes, energy bills and extra support if you have to close or significantly restrict services because of provincial public health measures.
Supporting Outdoor Dining
The City of North Bay has waived all fees for the 2021 season associated with the creation of new or expanded outdoor patio spaces to help support local businesses as they prepare to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Please see the following guidelines for details about requirements for all locations.
2021 Supporting Outdoor Dining
CAO presentation to Council on impact of COVID-19 with supporting documentation
- COVID 19 Impact on Business Community CAO Presentation to Council 2021 (1)
- 2020 /11/17 Impact of COVID 19 on Small Businesses in Canada
- Covid 19 Impacts
- 2020/05 LMG May 2020 Surveys Report
- 2020/08 Impact of COVID 19 LMG
COVID – 19 Information for Businesses
The City has established a hotline at 705.474.0626 ext. 2417 and email address invest@investinnorthbay.ca as a means of providing further assistance. Businesses can contact the hotline between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will be connected with a member of the Economic Development team.
The resources posted on this page, including Federal and Provincial programs, are intended to provide information to local businesses community, impacted by COVID-19.
LOCAL UPDATES:
City of North Bay Impacted Services Updates (COVID -19)
North Bay Hydro understands the potential for hardship that COVID-19 has created. If you are experiencing hardship, contact the customer service department at 705.474.8100 or by email: customerservice@northbayhydro.com
PROVINCIAL UPDATES:
Ontario’s Business Information Line: 1.888.444.3659
The Province of Ontario has started with the (gradual) reopening. For full details visit the official Provincial website, and see the linked document.
For more information about specific programs including, but not limited to, those listed below, please visit the official Provincial website.
The Regional Opportunities Investment Credit
FEDERAL UPDATES:
For more information about specific programs including, but not limited to, those listed below, please visit the official Federal Government of Canada website.
- Employment Insurance
- Canada Recovery Benefit
- Canada Recovery Sick Benefit
- Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit
- Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF)
- Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)
- Canada Emergency Wage Subsidies
- Extending Work-Sharing program
Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB – now closed)
COVID Alert available for download
Download the COVID Alert mobile app to protect yourself and your community.
Get a phone alert if you may have been exposed to COVID-19 (coronavirus), and let others know if you test positive without sharing any personal information.
Helpful Links:
- Government of Ontario updates (COVID – 19)
- SupportOntarioMade.ca
- Government of Canada updates (COVID – 19)
- Government of Canada Wage Subsidy
- Trade Commissioner Resources for Canadian Businesses
- Employment Insurance and Labour and Occupational Health and Safety - Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) - Employment Social Development Canada
- Canadian Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Resources: Pandemic Preparedness
- Canadian Chamber of Business Resilience Network
- North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce
- Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB): Corona Virus Resources
- Canada’s Regional Development Agencies information on COVID-19 (FedNor)
- Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA): Resources on COVID-19
- Canadian Manufacturer’s & Exporters COVID-19 Resources
- Canadian Federation of Agriculture COVID-19 Resources
- Canadian Federation of Independent Business - Coronavirus and small business: keeping you and your employees safe
Toolkits and Guides:
- Canadian Chamber of Commerce – Pandemic Preparedness Resources
- Ontario Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit for Ontario businesses
- BDC - Business continuity plan and templates for entrepreneurs
- Canadian Payroll Association - Questions and Answers
- Workplace Safety & Prevention Services Business Pandemic Preparedness Checklist
