A family member told us about the line up there this morning.
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AlbertC
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'It's critical': Shuttered fitness studios move online to stay afloat in era of COVID-19
Wave of digital workout options flood the market in wake of COVID-19 closures
Jacqueline Hansen · CBC News
Posted: Apr 05, 2020 4:00 AM ET
Canada's fitness industry is undergoing a major technological shift due to COVID-19, as owners of gyms and fitness studios jump into the digital world with both feet, hoping for a new way to keep money coming in while clients can't.
There are some obvious hurdles to moving their operations from real to virtual, from the right setting, technology and know-how to the fact that Canadians may not have much income to spend right now. Still, some studio owners feel like they don't have any choice but to innovate — and quickly.
Wave of digital workout options flood the market in wake of COVID-19 closures
Jacqueline Hansen · CBC News
Posted: Apr 05, 2020 4:00 AM ET
Canada's fitness industry is undergoing a major technological shift due to COVID-19, as owners of gyms and fitness studios jump into the digital world with both feet, hoping for a new way to keep money coming in while clients can't.
There are some obvious hurdles to moving their operations from real to virtual, from the right setting, technology and know-how to the fact that Canadians may not have much income to spend right now. Still, some studio owners feel like they don't have any choice but to innovate — and quickly.
AlbertC
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BRIKA have closed their 642 Queen St W location, which was also their last remaining physical store.
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Toronto shop featuring local designers has permanently closed their retail locations
Toronto will miss the well-loved and handmade-oriented gift shop featuring local designers now that Brika has officially closed its last remaining br…
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AlbertC
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Toronto store that showcases local makers is just trying to survive for another two months
Likely General is a store in Toronto that celebrates local artists by showcasing their designs and works through its retail space and by hosting comm…
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AlbertC
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Small businesses in Toronto say CEBA won't be enough to save them
Businesses deemed non-essential by the Ontario government have been some of the hardest hit as many remain closed while Toronto remains in lockdown. …
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AlbertC
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The Hideout at College & Bathurst (formerly on Queen West) has closed:
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The Hideout is closing for good after more than 13 years in Toronto
One of Toronto's most-iconic (and resilient) live rock music venues is calling it quits for good after being forced, like all bars and clubs, to shut…
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Richard White
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As per BlogTO and confirmed via their website, the Green Beanery in the Annex has closed.
See here: https://greenbeanery.ca/pages/so-long-and-farewell?_pos=1&_sid=0c2f80e15&_ss=r
I am going to miss this place despite their doing online ordering. I used to get actual decent coffee from around the world there as opposed to Tims, Folgers, Nabob, etc.
See here: https://greenbeanery.ca/pages/so-long-and-farewell?_pos=1&_sid=0c2f80e15&_ss=r
I am going to miss this place despite their doing online ordering. I used to get actual decent coffee from around the world there as opposed to Tims, Folgers, Nabob, etc.
Richard White
Senior Member
The Hideout at College & Bathurst (formerly on Queen West) has closed:
The Hideout is closing for good after more than 13 years in Toronto
One of Toronto's most-iconic (and resilient) live rock music venues is calling it quits for good after being forced, like all bars and clubs, to shut…
Just out of curiosity, how do you get the links to expand like that in your posts?
AlbertC
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Nothing extra needs to be done. Most sites like BlogTo, CTV News, The Star, The Globe and Mail, etc. like automatically expand.
However, I've seen other sites like CBC will just remain as the URL.
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Though the store was owned by a notorious climate change denier.
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Nearly two-thirds of Toronto small businesses say they may have to close over next three months: survey
Published Wednesday, April 22, 2020 8:27AM EDT
TORONTO -- A survey of hundreds of small businesses across the city has found that nearly two-thirds of them may have to close down for good within three months as they struggle to keep up with rent and other bills during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The survey, which was developed by the Broadview-Danforth Business Improvement Area (BIA), involved 561 small businesses. and 137 landlords.
It found that 17 per cent of businesses believe that they can only last for another month given their “current/expected revenue” while 21 per cent said that they could make it another two months and 23 per cent said that they could last for three months. Only about nine per cent of businesses said that they would survive regardless of how long orders forcing their closure remained in effect.
Published Wednesday, April 22, 2020 8:27AM EDT
TORONTO -- A survey of hundreds of small businesses across the city has found that nearly two-thirds of them may have to close down for good within three months as they struggle to keep up with rent and other bills during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The survey, which was developed by the Broadview-Danforth Business Improvement Area (BIA), involved 561 small businesses. and 137 landlords.
It found that 17 per cent of businesses believe that they can only last for another month given their “current/expected revenue” while 21 per cent said that they could make it another two months and 23 per cent said that they could last for three months. Only about nine per cent of businesses said that they would survive regardless of how long orders forcing their closure remained in effect.
Nearly two-thirds of Toronto small businesses say they may have to close over next three months: survey
A survey of hundreds of small businesses across the city has found that nearly two-thirds of them may have to close down for good within three months as they struggle to keep up with rent and other bills during the COVID-19 pandemic.
toronto.ctvnews.ca
AlbertC
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The Second Cup at Front East & Church has closed:
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Second Cup location in downtown Toronto shut down by landlord
A Second Cup location has a noticed posted on the door saying the premises have been repossessed due to default by the tenant. The location in ques...
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androiduk
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Hasty Market opening up at Yonge & Gloucester where Brownstone used to be.
AlbertC
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Club 120 at 120 Church Street is closing:
nowtoronto.com
Toronto nightspot Club 120 is closing - NOW Magazine
The inclusive music/comedy bar and nightclub is the latest business to shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Richard White
Senior Member
Yonge is losing so much of its class recently. So many classy little shops are being tossed side for fast food, pay day loans and convenience.
Not too concerned about the little tattoo shops, head shops and cheap phone stores but the older well established places are going to be missed. A few years ago the Roberts Gallery left Yonge Street which really was a highlight for me. I feel like Yonge is cheapening.