Toronto Chinatown: Visitor Experience Survey Thank you for taking the time to participate in our survey! The purpose of this study is to better understand your experience around visiting Toronto Chinatown. We’re interested in learning about what you want to know, how you search for and discover information, what you find and learn about Chinatown,…
Presented with RBC Royal Bank, The STEPS Initiative is pleased to announce the winners of the I heART Main Street Art Challenge! In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, STEPS supported GTA 11 Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) to develop 41 art installations in collaboration with 20 local artists. Ranging from sidewalk decals to storefront exhibits, installations fostered…
Big news! Toronto is set to move into Stage 2 of Reopening as of today. We know there’s tons of information circulating right now, so we’ve condensed it into the essentials for you. Please read below for important facts regarding the reopening of your business. Who is Permitted to Open in Stage 2? Outdoor…
Toronto Chinatown Business Improvement Area (CBIA) launches initiative to provide local businesses with wall-mounted hand sanitizing dispensers in the efforts to enhance and reinforce hygienic practices for businesses and visitors in Toronto Chinatown. In accordance with the practices as recommended by the Toronto Public Health (TPH)’s hand sanitizing standards, businesses in Toronto Chinatown will be…
Welcoming the Year of the Rat In the year 2020, the first day of the Lunar New Year will fall on January 25, 2020. To highlight the fifteen-day celebrations and in welcoming the Year of the Rat, Toronto Chinatown BIA is proud to spearhead the celebrations on the weekend of January 25 – 26, 2020…
After the pending process and preparation work, Chinatown BIA and Jean Lumb Foundation, in partnership with the City of Toronto, were pleased to unveil the Jean Lumb Lane today. The ceremony was preceded by a traditional lion dance and ribbon cutting. Political leaders including MPP Jessica Bell, Councillor Joe Cressy and Toronto former mayor David…
Our First Newsletter is Published! We are proudly announcing that the first Newsletter in 2019 has been published and distributed in the Chinatown community! You may click http://bit.ly/CBIAMayNews to read the contents.
The Blue Hog Project Will Start from April 22, 2019 April 18, 2019 The Blue Hog ten-week program is starting from April 22. During the project, there will be a higher presence from both 52 Divisions and 14 Divisions in the Chinatown Area. There will also be dedicating officers to communicate with the neighbourhood to…
Chinatown Business Improvement Area is proud to announce the Huron Street Public Square is at the final stage of installation, it will be ready to open within the next few weeks! It locates at Huron Street, the North of Dundas Street West. There will be Chinese art pieces, bronze Quilin, and lighting to create a Chinese cultural…
Blue Dog Project launched in Chinatown April 12, 2018 Toronto Police 52 Division launched the 8th crime prevention project with Chinatown Business Improvement Area today. The Blue Dog Project is a ten-week project focusing on crime prevention including local disorder issues related to theft from autos, shoplifting, panhandling, public intoxication, drugs and any related problems.…