New Supports for Small Businesses, Workers & Families: January 10th Webinar Materials

Posted by Ginny Henry | January 11, 2022 | COVID-19 funding for businesses, funds and business support for COVID recovery in Ontario, Ontario electrical rebates, Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy, technical briefing with Lisa MacLeod

For those who attended (and those who may have missed it), here are the webinar materials from a technical briefing hosted on January 10, 2022 by the Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, Lisa MacLeod, and the Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy. Links to funding programs and other COVID-related supports are included in the information.

Rediscover Responsibly in Grey

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 15, 2021 | COVID-19, Grey County, grey.ca, recovery, Rediscover Responsibly in Grey, responsible tourism, sustainable tourism, visit

Grey County has launched a new campaign for this summer season focused on safety awareness, respectful behaviour, and rediscovering Grey responsibly.

Letter from Minister MacLeod: Roadmap to Reopen Step 3

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 12, 2021 | Heritage, Honourable Lisa MacLeod, Ontario, Roadmap to Recovery, Sport, Step 3, Tourism and Culture Industries

In response to continued improvements in public health and health system indicators, Ontario will move into Step Three of the Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021. In her letter, the Minister profides an update on these steps and what they mean for our heritage, sport, tourism and culture industries.

More RTO7 Programs Accepting Applications

Posted by Ginny Henry | June 09, 2021 | COVID-19 Recovery, implementation, partnership program, programs, RTO7, tourism recovery

RTO7 is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for more of our partnership programs. See the list below for more information, deadlines and application links.

FedDev Ontario Invests in Tourism in Grey and Simcoe Counties, Barrie and Orillia

Posted by Ginny Henry | June 08, 2021 | attractions, businesses, City of Barrie, City of Orillia, COVID-19, FedDev Ontario, Grey County, operators, Regional Relief and Recovery Fund, resorts, restaurants, retail shops, RTO7, Simcoe County, tourism, tourism recovery funding

$1.2 million to provide direct support to 100 tourism-dependent businesses and maintain 225 jobs in the region.

Note that this funding was allocated in February 2021. Other funding programs are available - see the Programs page for more information.