Episode 4 - The Art of Bloorcourt
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In this feature Length episode the Bloorcourt podcast takes a look at various aspects of Art that exist within the Bloorcourt neighbourhood in Toronto. Interviews with Antonia Ye (Chair of the Bloorcourt BIA), Victor Fraser (Street Artist), Michael Cavanaugh (Bell Boxes Murals Project) and Jordi Small (Long & Mquade). Bite of Bloor provided by Simone Weir.
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Stronger Together - Annabelle Bernard from Sistering
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In a look back to Episode 3 "Stronger Together" show hosts Arthur Geringas and Meg Marshall discuss the role that Sistering plays in the Bloorcourt community with community liaison Annabelle Bernard. Annabelle provides some deescalation tips and highlights the importance of accessible services for those in need.
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Life On Bloorcourt - Supporting Small Business
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Hosts Meg Marshall and Arthur Geringas discuss various ways to support small businesses and what make the businesses in the Bloorcourt community unique.
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Life On Bloorcourt - Bite Of Bloor
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A bite of Bloor is a featurette with former BIA member Simone Weir who shares some favourites about where to grab a bite to eat in the Bloorcourt neighbourhood. Highlighted in this episode are Coo Cafe, Black Horse, Bloorcourt cafe, Madras Masala.
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Life On Bloorcourt - Resident and Event Producer Dan Rice
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Local resident Dan Rice joins Arthur and Meg for a conversation about what life is like in the Bloorcourt neighbourhood and why he chose to produce comedy events at the Comedy Bar.
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Life On Bloorcourt - Chris Caira from the Maker Bean
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Chris Caira joins Arthur and Meg for a conversation about a unique business in the Bloorcourt neighbourhood - the Maker Bean Cafe. The Maker Bean Cafe hosts creative technology camps to engage your kids & teens! Topics include Robotics, Inventions, 3D printing & laser cutting.
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Life In Bloorcourt - Chat with the Chair Antonia Yee
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Chair of the Bloorcourt BIA Antonia Yee shares some introspection about what life is like in the Bloorcourt neighbourhood and how the Bloorcourt BIA works towards the betterment of the community.
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Welcome to Bloorcourt - Bite Of Bloor
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A bite of Bloor is a featurette with former BIA member Simone Weir who shares some favourites about where to grab a bite to eat in the Bloorcourt neighbourhood. Highlighted in this episode are La Bella Managua and African Palace.
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Welcome to Bloorcourt - Pandemic Best Practices
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Hosts Meg and Arthur discuss some best practices and support for businesses during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
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Welcome to Bloorcourt - Ron Nash
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In this short excerpt from the first Episode of the Bloorcourt podcast Ron Nash joins Arthur and Meg for a conversation about how the City of Toronto works alongside local BIAs.
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Hosted by: Arthur Geringas & Meg Marshall
Recorded & Edited by: Arthur Geringas & Telejet Studios
Hosts Meg and Arthur discuss some best practices and support for businesses during the Covid-19 Pandemic. "A Business Improvement Area (BIA) is an association of commercial property owners and tenants within a defined area who work in partnership with the City to create thriving, competitive, and safe business areas that attract shoppers, diners, tourists, and new businesses. By working collectively as a BIA, local businesses have the organizational and funding capacity to be catalysts for civic improvement, enhancing the quality of life in their local neighbourhood and the City as a whole." - TABIA (Toronto Association of BIAs)
City of Toronto BIA Office official website:
https://www.toronto.ca/business-economy/business-operation-growth/business-improvement-areas/
City of Toronto BIA official email:
[email protected]
Covid -19 Resources
- Digital Mainstreet: $2500 - Digital Transformation Grant Program: will provide Digital Transformation training and guidance and provide the opportunity for main street businesses to apply for a grant of $2500.
- City of Toronto - Mask Bylaw: https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/bills/2020/bill0511.pdf
- City of Toronto - Mask or Face Covering Posters: https://www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/covid-19-how-you-can-help/covid-19-spread-the-word/?accordion=face-masks-coverings
- City of Toronto - Staff Self Assessment Survey: https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/95f0-Survey-Screening-poster-TPH.pdf
- City of Toronto - Contract Tracing - Collection of Information Notice for Food & Drink Establishments: https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/8d95-Restaurant-Customer-Log-Sheet.pdf
- City of Toronto - Proper Hand Washing Instructions: https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/971a-COVID-19-WashYourHands.pdf
- City of Toronto - Social Distancing
- City of Toronto - COVID-19 Guidance for Workplaces and Businesses: https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/9538-Fact-Sheet-for-Workplaces-Non-Healthcare_final.pdf
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