The global COVID-19 pandemic is having far-reaching effects in Toronto, including major impacts on what have been booming real estate and building industries. Many jobs and most events are currently suspended, postponed, or affected in other ways, though UrbanToronto is still operating at full strength with our team working remotely. As a means to keep the public in the loop about the shutdowns, we'll be sharing information and status updates from around the industry on a regular basis.
In today's report: City of Toronto continues to provide support and services to targeted neighbourhoods with high COVID-19 cases, City of Toronto traffic data shows more people staying home to fight COVID-19, and more news from the COVID-19 front.
Government notices and announcements:
City of Toronto traffic data shows more people staying home to fight COVID-19
Vaughan’s Winterfest goes virtual
Ontario Opens COVID-19 Isolation Centres in Hardest Hit Communities
Ontario Continues to Support Municipal Infrastructure Renewal through Virtual Outreach
Small Businesses Apply for Ontario's Small Business Support Grant in Growing Numbers
Ontario Launches Pilot Program to Train Personal Support Workers
Private sector/other notices and announcements:
Metrolinx COVID-19 Update for Jan. 20, 2021
RE/MAX: Bank of Canada Makes Interest Rate Announcement
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Everyone from construction workers to brokers to real estate executives is encouraged to share tips on what work and events have stopped, what is proceeding, and how their businesses are being affected by the various shutdowns.