The Alberta Avenue Business Association has established the Window Repair Program to support the Street Vibrancy Strategy and Safety and well-being strategic directions. The program provides grants to businesses within the Alberta Avenue Business Improvement Area that have experienced broken windows due to vandalism.
The funding is limited and will be closed to applications once fully allocated. Commercial street-level businesses and not-for-profit organizations with valid licenses are eligible. Exceptions may be considered based on exceptional circumstances, subject to the Director's judgment. The program guide includes eligibility criteria, the grant process, and an online application link.
The Storefront Improvement Program will accept applications from business owners and property owners between February 1-29, April 1-30 and October 1-31, 2024.
The Storefront Improvement Program offers matching reimbursement grants of up to $25,000 for a mid-block building and up to $50,000 for a corner building to help you upgrade the exterior of the building. Eligible costs include:
Upgrading windows and doors
New paint and exterior cladding
New signage
Repairing or adding new awnings
Landscaping, bike racks and benches
For the full list of eligibility requirements and how to apply, please see the Storefront Improvement Program Guide HERE.
WHAT: Alberta Avenue Business Association and MedX Drugs have partnered to provide you and your staff free Naloxone kits and training.
WHY: AABA has heard loud and clear that business owners want to help our vulnerable community members during the ongoing opioid crisis. We’re all in this together.
WHERE: Pick up your free Naloxone kit at MedX Drugs (9004 118 Ave).
HOW: Ask for the Pharmacy Manger, Priyank or one of the pharmacists. They will provide you with a kit and brief training on how to use it. You’ll also receive a sticker to place on your front door or window.
By having a Naloxone kit on hand, you or your staff can save a life. Thank you to the businesses that have signed up.
Nolan Drugs
Shoppers Drug Mart
Alberta Ave MedX Drugs
Medicine Shoppe
The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse
Qi Creative
Pe Metawe Games
Norwood Dental
Paraiso Tropical
All Star Pawn
Serenity Funeral Homes
Stan’s Barbershop
Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts
Canadian Dollar Store
Popular Bakery
Pink Polish
Liquor on 118
Mindful Cannabis
More Than a Fad Thift Store
Goodfellas Ink
Bissell Centre Thrift Shop
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