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Biz X magazine, February 2021. Vol 24. Issue 2. Digital Edition - https://bizxmagazine.com/biz-x-magazine-february-2021-vol-/ ON THE COVER Staying Afloat!18... Health comes first before all else. The COVID-19 global pandemic made us realize this more than we ever did before. And in order to stop the spread of the virus, businesses and organizations all over the province had to shut down at certain times. While COVID-19 restrictions have proved devastating for many local businesses, they have opened up opportunities for others in the healthcare services and technology sectors. We all know that regular hand washing, social distancing and mask wearing is a must, but there are many companies developing new products and services, such as contact tracing, so we can fight the coronavirus, together. There are also other businesses providing staffing for nursing homes, seniors’ care, water testing kits, mobility products, and services to get you to and from the hospital safely.

Today, Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s Minister of Education, issued the following statement regarding March break:

First Round of COVID-19 Vaccinations Complete in All Ontario The first round of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in every long-term care home across Ontario to eligible residents who wanted one. To date, more than 62,000 long-term care residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and more than 34,000 residents have received their second dose.... As the administration of second doses continues, Ontario will maintain the recommended interval of 21-27 days for residents who received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

Huron Lodge Residents Test Positive for COVID-19 Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, staff and administration at Huron Lodge have implemented protective measures and worked tirelessly to prevent the introduction of COVID-19 into the home. Through the continuing mandated testing, a resident in the Poplar memory unit has been identified as COVID positive. Subsequent testing in that unit identified nine additional residents who have tested positive. To date, no staf...f at Huron Lodge have tested positive. We are closely monitoring for symptoms and signs of COVID 19. To date, no one has developed severe symptoms, assures Dr. Tim O'Callahan, Medical Director at Huron Lodge. I have personally assessed each affected resident daily. We will continue to provide frequent clinical reassessment and medical support as required, according to each resident's condition and goals of care. Jelena Payne, Commissioner of Community Development and Health Services confirms that upon receiving the positive result, the home immediately implemented the required outbreak protocols, which include continued aggressive infection prevention and control measures, and further testing of residents and staff. We continue to adhere to our legislated responsibilities under the Long-Term Care Homes Act and direction by Public Health authorities states Commissioner Payne. We recognize that this is a difficult situation for residents, families and staff at Huron Lodge. The health, safety and wellbeing of the residents is and always will be the number one priority. Our Huron Lodge team stands together, stronger than ever. All departments, all disciplines, all staff are here and will continue to be here throughout the holiday season and beyond, pledges Alina Sirbu, Administrator of Huron Lodge. The last 10 months are proof of our dedication to you and your loved ones we thank you for your confidence. The situation remains fluid and staff at Huron Lodge commit to communicating with families through the established protocols as information becomes available.

Crystal Drop Online Auction Friday, February 12th to Sunday, February 21st, 2021 The Rotary Club of LaSalle Centennial would like to thank you for supporting our Crystal Drop Online Auction. Proceeds will benefit life-saving water and sanitation projects through our Crystal Drops of Life initiative, as well as local and international initiatives that focus on literacy, disease prevention, youth leadership development, community development, and help for those in need. ... https://www.biddingowl.com/Auction/home.cfm?auctionID=24302

City Redeployments Support Local Second Wave Response City of Windsor says staff are once again redeploying to help the community as Windsor-Essex copes with the impacts of the second wave of the global public health crisis. I want to thank all of those who are working through this holiday season to ensure that our front-line service delivery partners have the resources that they need to continue to function and provide quality public services as all organizations cope w...ith the continuing impacts of this second wave, said Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens. Windsor is a community that stands together and supports each other in tough times and we are seeing this play out on a daily basis across our city. External redeployments have been arranged to support local service delivery partners and relieve administrative burdens to allow trained, expert staff to focus more on core priorities, public health, client care, and service delivery. These deployments include: - assisting the Salvation Army and Downtown Mission with logistical support; - enhanced staff screening and non-medical administrative work at Huron Lodge; and - supporting the Windsor Essex County Health Unit through expanded front-line contact centre services. Internal redeployments have also taken place, to increase the frequency of cleaning and screening at City of Windsor facilities and workplaces where employees continue to operate, as part of ongoing public administration and service delivery that is not otherwise possible to be done off-site.

City of Windsor News Windsor residents are getting a two-week break from the hard-sided container by-law. Enforcement of the by-law will be suspended for two collection periods following Christmas, recognizing that the holidays usually mean more garbage.... Residents will be able to place two additional garbage bags out for collection. They must weigh less than 20 kilograms (44 pounds) and placed on the ground beside garbage containers for the period of December 28 to January 10. Do not place bags on top of pails. Following those two weeks, residents will once again be required to use a hard-sided container, commencing the week of January 11. Please have your garbage at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Residents are reminded that collection crews will not pick up furniture, appliances, electronics, loose material or household chemical waste. The Public Drop Off Depot located at Central and E. C. Row is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday’s from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for the self disposal of garbage, red and blue box recyclables, cardboard, appliances, renovation material, tires and yard waste. Tipping fees may apply. The Depot is closed December 24, 25, 26, & January 1.

By-Law Enforcement Blitz: Week 5 Results Windsor By-Law Enforcement Officers conducted 102 COVID-19 checks following up on complaints relayed through the 311 Contact Centre during the fifth week of ongoing efforts to enforce the Province of Ontario’s Reopening Ontario Act (A Flexible Response to COVID19). As a result of the blitz, three warnings were issued and three charges are pending.

The Hospice of Windsor & Essex County has officially launched a new campaign with the goal of Sending Love across our community! At a time when we have to stay apart, Hospice wants to help Send Love by way of a personalized message and magnet sent in the mail like a COVID-safe candygram!

What started as one of our smaller T2B programs has quickly become one of our most extensive, more essential programs. This week, we donated an amazing gift of... 50 iPads to Windsor Regional Hospital and Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare. This donation was made possible by our sponsors, the participants from The Ride to Survive 2020 and The Stephanie & Barry Zekelman Foundation. Nobody wants to be isolated, especially this time of year. This is why we decided to expand our iPad program, Connecting for Comfort. While you’re in the hospital, there is nothing more important than staying connected with the world outside your hospital room. As hospital visitations become increasingly limited, virtual visiting has become an imperative source for connecting with our loved ones. These iPads will help bridge the gap between hospital and home. Comfort is in the connection. Check out our Media Release for the full story. #ConnectingForComfort #GiveWhereYouLive #WeAreT2B #T2B

New blog by Danny Gautama Legs to me means actions. Taking actions in your life, chasing your dreams, accomplishing your goals and becoming your best self. Legs allow you to reach your destination. It allows us to keep our body moving and stay healthy (walking, running, biking). But, legs are also like progress, because when you are taking baby steps in your life, then those steps eventually become giant steps. Legs are the foundation that allow us to get up when life knocks you down. It allows you to continue standing tall.

Thanks to Dan Mcdonald and AM 800 CKLW today for having Santa on the show. Dylan Jones of the Biz X family had a wonderful chat with him and we appreciate the station getting Santa to call in during his busiest day of the year! With so many holiday events not able to take place and us staying in our household we are not able to celebrate together but this phone call today connected us and gave us a nice Christmas memory for 2020...one that was so needed! And a huge shoutout to Santa too!

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an alarming rate, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is imposing a Provincewide Shutdown. Additional restrictions will be put into place and reinforce that Ontarians should stay at home as much as possible to minimize transmission of the virus and prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed. The Provincewide Shutdown will go into effect as of Saturday, December 26, 2020, at 12:01 a.m.

Proactive By-Law Enforcement Blitz: Week 4 Results Windsor By-Law Enforcement Officers conducted 128 proactive COVID-19 checks along with 101 complaints relayed through 311 Call Centre during the fourth week of ongoing efforts to enforce the Province of Ontario’s Reopening Ontario Act (A Flexible Response to COVID19). As a result of the blitz, three charges were laid:... 1 charge municipal by-law charge 1 charge no safety plan 1 charge non essential business open

ON THE COVER It’s A Jungle Out There The 23rd Annual Biz X Awards https://bizxmagazine.com/biz-x-magazine-nov-dec-2020/ Biz X magazine Nov Dec 2020 206 nominees, 24 winners, the 23rd annual Awards Tribute and a battle to stay healthy against a world-wide pandemic physically and economically. We Are All Survivors of 2020! On the TV show Survivor an Immunity Idol is awarded to the winning tribe after an Immunity Challenge has taken place. Locally, the survival instinct of our nominees kicked in to give them strength to compete for a Biz X Award (shown on the cover). But, who will be the Sole Survivor in each category, as decided by our Judging Tribal Council? PHOTOGRAPHER: Rod Denis. (RodneyLDenisPhotographer.com)

Important Note, here is the Mapping for this Weekends Amhestburg Santa Claus Parade. Please be advised that the line up will close at 8:45 pm at the 6th Conces...sion. Parade starts at 6pm. We thank you host sponsor the Town of Amherstburg and our Santa Float Sponsor Amherstburg Chevrolet, Buick GMC See more

Based on the latest data, the following public health unit regions will move from their current level in the framework to the following levels effective Monday, November 23, 2020 at 12:01 a.m.:

Extended: Parking Restrictions on Ouellette Avenue N.B Ouellette will have parking restrictions between Wyandotte and Park for sidewalk repairs until Friday, November 27, 2020.

In reaching agreement on the format for the 2020-21 season, the NHL and NHLPA determined that the ongoing closure of the U.S.-Canada border required realignment and the League and the Players also sought to minimize team travel as much as possible by shifting to exclusively intradivisional play.

The Toldo Family and their Foundation are longtime supporters and champions of the Windsor Essex community. On November 25, 2020 they continued their legacy of giving with an extremely generous $300,000 gift to The Hospice of Windsor & Essex County.

SECOND UNIT OUTBREAK AT MET CAMPUS Windsor Regional Hospital has confirmed a COVID-19 outbreak on a second unit at Met Campus. Five patients from the 6th floor North (6N) unit at Met Campus have tested positive in the last four days and are considered hospital-acquired cases. All patients on the unit were tested on Friday, Dec. 18 and staff from the unit are in process of being tested. No staff related to 6N have been identified as positive for COVID-19 to date. Testing of... both patients and staff will be repeated. The confirmation of the 6N outbreak follows the Thursday confirmation by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit of an outbreak on the 4th floor North (4North) unit at Met Campus, following confirmation of six staff members who had tested positive for COVID-19. Two patients also were confirmed positive for COVID-19 and while there is no evidence that either patient contracted the virus while in hospital, that cannot be completely ruled out. All staff and patients from the unit have been tested to determine any further spread on the 4N unit.

TODAY - Temporary Closure of Jefferson Boulevard Jefferson Boulevard will be closed between Queen Elizabeth Drive and Rose Street. Access to Jefferson Boulevard via Haig Avenue will be closed at Lloyd George Boulevard. Barricades will be in place. Local traffic only today (November 20) from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Lakeshore Passes 2021 Budget Lakeshore Council says it has invested in our communities and future through the passing of the 2021 Budget which provides for a proposed 1.17% blended tax rate increase (2.71% municipal) with an emphasis on increasing service levels to our communities. For the average residential property valued at $300,000, this translates to an increase of approximately $37.00 for 2021.

More 2020 Biz X Award winners have now received their plaques from The Trophy Boys and the new issue from the Biz X team...including Distinguished Biz Champ Of The Year Macro Foods Inc. represented by Sara Ducharme & Omar Abou-Said ...The Smart Money Is On These Accountants Capital Assist Valuation Inc. and Jeff White, winner of Extraordinary Event Caterer for Just Jeff’s. Read up on all the winners and the impressive list of 206 nominees on: https://bizxmagazine.com/biz-x-magazine-nov-dec-2020/ You can also view more plaque photos on: https://www.instagram.com/bizxmagazine/

New column by Alan Halberstadt

Under the current funding agreement, the action centre will operate until November 2021 and is located at Unifor Hall, 1855 Turner Road in Windsor.

City of Windsor Proactive By-Law Enforcement Blitz Windsor by-law enforcement officers will be conducting proactive blitz enforcement related to pandemic regulations beginning Monday, November 23, 2020, and continuing for the foreseeable future. Officers will be attending area businesses and facilities to ensure their COVID-19 safety plans are prepared and posted in a conspicuous place for patrons to take note. By-law officers will also be watching for physical distan...cing, mask usage and gathering numbers in public spaces. We’re moving from a position of potential education to one of definite enforcement, said Manager of By-Law Enforcement Bill Tetler. We’re going to ensure businesses are helping lead the way in fighting the spread of COVID-19. Under the Reopening Ontario Act, businesses must prepare and make available a safety plan describing the measures and procedures that have been or will be implemented to reduce the transmission risk of COVID-19. Officers will be laying fines under the act when non-compliance is found, and fines can range from 750 dollars to as high as 10 million dollars for a non-compliant corporation. On Thursday, area mayors, including Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens, called for a zero tolerance approach and stepped up enforcement for those not following COVID-19 regulations.

Despite this year being different, the community has already shown a tremendous amount of support for the campaign!

The Supporting Local Restaurants Act, 2020 will come into effect December 19, at 12:01 a.m.

Beginning in January, participants can get hands-on and focus on ingredients and techniques to create the best foundation for pizza: the dough.