The Ontario government has issued a stay-at-home order effective Jan. 14 as part of a second provincial state of emergency due to COVID-19. Review the news release from the Province of Ontario.
The City of North Bay has waived all fees for the 2020 season (up to and including Oct. 13) 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 folowing guidlines for details about requirments for all locations.
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.
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.
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