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Access Subsidized Workforce Support This Summer – Canada Summer Jobs program Open for Applications
December 31st, 2021Applications Open Until January 25, 2022 Get Subsidized Workers to Help Your Business! Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is a long-standing Government of Canada program that strives to help youth (15–30 years of age) obtain summer work experience. This year, CSJ 2022 is targeting the creation of up to 100,000 full-time summer job opportunities for young people. These […]
Read more...Local Lockdown Program – Support for Businesses Facing Capacity Limits/Closures
December 23rd, 2021The Local Lockdown Program provides wage and rent subsidies to businesses affected by 50% or more capacity reductions or closures due to public health orders. This program is run out of the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP) but is open to any business, not just tourism or hospitality companies. If you are eligible, you […]
Read more...“Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program” for Businesses
December 22nd, 2021Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program The Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program replaces the federal wage and commercial rent subsidy programs which have run through most of the pandemic and provides targeted support to the tourism sector. The Tourism and Hospitality Recovery will provide rent and wage subsidies to organizations in selected sectors of the tourism and hospitality industry […]
Read more...December 22 – Further COVID Restrictions Come Into Force
December 21st, 2021December 21 – Today, the provincial government announced further restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic which further limit several businesses and events. These are in addition to the restrictions on events and gatherings announced on December 17. The provincial government as assured the Burnaby Board of Trade that financial supports will be forthcoming for those […]
Read more...Burnaby Board of Trade Holiday Hours
December 21st, 2021In recognition of the holidays, the Burnaby Board of Trade will be closed from noon on December 24 until 9:00am on January 4. During this time, staff will be unavailable and our offices closed for Certificates of Origin or Corporate Registry Services. The BBOT wishes all of our members a safe, happy and warm […]
Read more...Employer Reminder: 5 Days Paid Sick Leave Requirement Starts January 1
December 21st, 2021All employers must now provide employees with 5 days of paid sick leave each employment year, starting on January 1, 2022. Read below for summary of the new rules for your business or consult one of our BBOT-member HR professionals for help: This announcement comes after two months of consultations, during which the Burnaby Board of […]
Read more...BBOT Holds Annual Christmas Luncheon, Members Donate $1500, Toys for Burnaby Christmas Bureau
December 21st, 2021On December 3rd, the Burnaby Board of Trade wrapped up its event calendar with the return of the annual BBOT Christmas Luncheon, where we welcomed 175 attendees, including Santa Claus himself, to bring in the holiday season. A highlight of the event is the BBOT Gingerbread House Competition, where tables compete to construct the best […]
Read more...“Hardest Hit Business Recovery Program” for Businesses
December 20th, 2021Hardest-Hit Business Recovery Program The Hardest-Hit Business Recovery Program replaces the federal wage and commercial rent subsidy programs which have run through most of the pandemic The Hardest Hit program will provide commercial rent and wage subsidies for businesses not eligible for the new Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program, and will be for businesses which have […]
Read more...BBOT Applauds Work on Re-Opening Supply Chains as Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) Re-Opens to Commercial Vehicles
December 20th, 2021The Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) has reopened between Hope and Merritt to essential commercial vehicles only after extensive repairs to damage caused by the November 14 landslides. As of Monday, December 20, Highway 5 is available to commercial vehicles with a minimum licensed gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 11,794 kilograms. The Burnaby Board of Trade […]
Read more...New Restrictions and Capacity Limits Announced by BC Government
December 17th, 2021. The provincial government announced new restrictions on social gatherings, large events, and restaurants in response to a concerning increase in the number of cases of COVID-19.. . Read below for a summary of these changes or visit the BC government’s news release for full details. . . New Restrictions on Events and Social Gatherings […]
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