essential service Archives | City Share Canada https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative-tag/essential-service/ Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:18:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://citysharecanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/favicon.png essential service Archives | City Share Canada https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative-tag/essential-service/ 32 32 City program aims to increase digital equity and access to affordable high-speed internet in Toronto https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/city-program-aims-to-increase-digital-equity-and-access-to-affordable-high-speed-internet-in-toronto/ Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:18:08 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2497 The City of Toronto is introducing ConnectTO – a City-driven collaborative program that aims to leverage the use of municipal resources and assets to help bridge the increasing digital divide by expanding access to affordable, high-speed internet to underserved Toronto residents.

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]]> The City of Toronto is introducing ConnectTO – a City-driven collaborative program that aims to leverage the use of municipal resources and assets to help bridge the increasing digital divide by expanding access to affordable, high-speed internet to underserved Toronto residents.

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]]> “Shop in the Heart” is a COVID-19 response platform organized by the Downtown Edmonton BIA https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/shop-in-the-heart-is-a-covid-19-response-program-initiated-by-the-downtown-edmonton-businesses/ Fri, 03 Apr 2020 22:01:30 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=948 Site organized by the Edmonton Downtown Business Association showcasing downtown restaurants, retailers and other businesses who have found a way to deliver their goods and services to the people of Edmonton. Includes those businesses offering online classes or streamed services, gift cards, virtual appointments, equipment rental, delivery or curbside pickups and food specials such as […]

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]]> Site organized by the Edmonton Downtown Business Association showcasing downtown restaurants, retailers and other businesses who have found a way to deliver their goods and services to the people of Edmonton. Includes those businesses offering online classes or streamed services, gift cards, virtual appointments, equipment rental, delivery or curbside pickups and food specials such as custom meal boxes. Some businesses are offering deep discounts and specials during this time, or free items, donations & specials to first responders and hospital workers.

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]]> Big Bike Giveaway partners with Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op to give out free bicycles to low-income essential workers https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/big-bike-giveaway-has-partnered-with-squeaky-wheel-bike-co-op-to-give-out-free-bicycles-to-low-income-essential-workers/ Thu, 02 Apr 2020 23:56:07 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=923 London-based Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op is a volunteer-supported, self-serve bike repair shop and Big Bike Giveaway is organized by a husband and wife team in London Ontario.

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]]> London-based Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op is a volunteer-supported, self-serve bike repair shop and Big Bike Giveaway is organized by a husband and wife team in London Ontario.

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]]> Canadian tech companies are pitching in during COVID-19 https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/cdntech-companies-are-pitching-in-during-covid-19/ Thu, 02 Apr 2020 19:26:29 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=920 Businesses are taking steps to help flatten the curve and support customers through new products, services, and free offerings. This link outlines what Canadian tech companies are offering during the outbreak.

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]]> Public washrooms for the most vulnerable https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/public-washrooms-for-the-most-vulnerable/ Tue, 31 Mar 2020 21:49:55 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=881 The Region of Waterloo includes a list of open public washrooms for use by vulnerable community members

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]]> Public porta-potties installed as part of New Westminster’s COVID-19 response https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/public-porta-potties-installed-as-part-of-new-westminsters-covid-19-response/ Tue, 31 Mar 2020 21:48:24 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=880 The decision to provide portable washroom facilities is to ensure access to bathrooms for vulnerable populations, who may otherwise not have them, given all of the businesses being shuttered. It’s also for other residents.

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]]> The decision to provide portable washroom facilities is to ensure access to bathrooms for vulnerable populations, who may otherwise not have them, given all of the businesses being shuttered. It’s also for other residents.

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]]> Public washrooms for unsheltered persons considered an essential service in BC https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/public-washrooms-for-unsheltered-persons-considered-an-essential-service-in-bc/ Tue, 31 Mar 2020 21:46:57 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=879 This includes hygiene facilities (toilets, handwash stations, showers)

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]]> Portable washrooms open, campground closed to visitors as district deals with COVID-19 https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/portable-washrooms-open-campground-closed-to-visitors-as-district-deals-with-covid-19/ Tue, 31 Mar 2020 21:45:26 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=878 The District of Hope has added handicap accessible portable toilets in Memorial Park. They’ve also placed hand wash stations there as well, after closing public washrooms last week.

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]]> The District of Hope has added handicap accessible portable toilets in Memorial Park. They’ve also placed hand wash stations there as well, after closing public washrooms last week.

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]]> Public washrooms in Sechelt parks open from 7am to 9pm https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/public-washrooms-in-sechelt-parks-open-from-7am-to-9pm/ Tue, 31 Mar 2020 21:43:41 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=877 https://www.sechelt.ca/Live/COVID-19-Municipal-Updates

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]]> Hamilton working with agencies to provide access to washrooms/showers for vulnerable residents https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/hamilton-working-with-agencies-to-provide-access-to-washrooms-showers-for-vulnerable-residents/ Tue, 31 Mar 2020 21:42:06 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=876 Information found on Hamilton’s Twitter account

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