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National Truth & Reconciliation Day on September 30th

September 27 | News

September 27 | News

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Special Events Stabilization Initiative (SESI) $2 million in Funding to Support Toronto’s Festivals

July 25 | News

July 25 | News

Mayor Olivia Chow announced the City of Toronto’s new Special Events Stabilization Initiative (SESI), a one-year pilot grant program providing a total of up to $2 million in financial relief to local special event organizers affected by …

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Free Event: Resilient Governance – Safeguarding Infrastructure Amid Rising Cyberattacks

May 24 | News

May 24 | News

It is widely recognized that cities and local government agencies such as Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), have increasingly become targets of ransomware in recent years. Public sector organizations and their cybersecurity teams are under continuous pressure to …

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Toronto Downtown West BIA Installs First Outdoor Savestation in Toronto

May 15 | News

May 15 | News

Toronto Downtown West BIA (TDWBIA) announced Toronto’s First SaveStation located at the base of the CN Tower.  The SaveStation provides 24/7 public access to an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). A lifesaving device used in medical emergencies such …

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