KITCHENER The Region of Waterloo announced Wednesday that it would be dedicating $1.1 million to two programs that will support the local business community during the pandemic. The first initiative is the COVID-Safe Ambassador Program for small and medium-sized enterprises, which is free and voluntary for businesses. Through the program, students from post-secondary health programs will be hired and trained to act as ambassadors to help educate businesses on the province’s colour-coded stages. According to the region, businesses who work with the program’s ambassadors will receive a sticker to be displayed in the workplace’s window. The region said the initiative is meant to provide business owners, employees and patrons with additional confidence in the safety of the workplace.
Region approves $1.1M in COVID funding for small and medium size businesses
Region of Waterloo council has approved $1.1 million in funding for two programs to help local businesses adjust to the changes brought on by COVID-19.
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Posted: Apr 01, 2021 12:29 PM ET | Last Updated: April 1
The Region of Waterloo has approved $1.1 million in funding for two economic recovery programs.(Erik White/CBC )
Our View: Don t make crow funding a lost cause
City funding for crow mitigation, which usually runs about $40,000 annually, was axed this year as part of coronavirus budget cuts.
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If it seems like there are more crows (and crow droppings) downtown these days, you can blame COVID-19.
City funding for crow mitigation, which usually runs about $40,000 annually, was axed this year as part of coronavirus budget cuts. It s been a disappointment for Rochester s health-minded downtown, where sidewalks are sometimes slick with droppings that both residents and visitors must navigate.
A normal crow season starts in mid-November and runs through mid-February.