The LBMAO Announces Dynamic New App
The LBMAO is pleased to announce the rollout of a new app to replace their annual printed directory. For years the LBMAO directory has been a trusted tool for members, sales representatives, and other key industry players for searching out retailers throughout the province, as well as sourcing products for retailers. Early in the year the board of directors commissioned a search for a developer to produce an app to replace the current printed directory. We determined that the app directory would need to be customized to meet the needs of our members; and the amount of data that we have in...
Read MoreSeptember 30: Truth & Reconciliation Day
On behalf of the Board of Directors and members of the LBMAO, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to all those affected by the horrible treatment of indigenous children who attended the residential school system in Canada. Our thoughts are with the survivors and their families on this special day of remembrance. ORANGE SHIRT DAY Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day that honours the children who survived Indian Residential Schools and remembers those who did not. This day relates to the experience of Phyllis Webstad, a Northern Secwpemc (Shuswap) from...
Read MoreOntario’s Vaccine Passport Guidelines
© Provided by Narcity As of September 22, Ontario vaccine certificates will officially come into effect across the province. This means that residents will need to show proof of vaccination to get into multiple establishments including restaurants and gyms. Where do I need to show my vaccine certificate? The Ontario government announced that residents will need to be fully vaccinated for at least 14 days before being able to enter multiple indoor establishments. These spaces include: • any indoor spaces for concerts, cinema, theatres • indoor restaurants, bars and other food establishments •...
Read MoreProof of Vaccination: Government of Ontario
Following is an excerpt from the press release issued Sept. 1 regarding vaccine requirements in the province: The long-anticipated plan will roll out in two stages. Beginning Sept. 22, people will have to show proof of full vaccination using a digital or paper copy of their vaccine receipt and photo ID to enter non-essential high-risk indoor settings where face masks can’t always be worn. The province says it will have a digital vaccine certificate that can be scanned by businesses by Oct. 22. The digital certificate is aimed at improving security and standardizing the process. Businesses...
Read MoreOntario Roadmap to Reopening
The following link will take you to the official province of Ontario information page that details the requirements and parameters for Stage 2 and Stage 3 of the opening from the Pandemic lockdown. Stage 2 becomes active on June 30 and it is anticipated that Stage 3 will be active sooner as we are meeting the requirements for vaccinations to open stage 3. It should be noted that some regions due to higher rates of infection may not open on the official provincial dates. Please check with your local municipality. https://www.ontario.ca/page/reopening-ontario#section-1
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