S6 Episode 1: Main Street Retail in the Face of COVID-19 Lockdowns
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The Province’s lockdown to non-essential retail services in Toronto and Peel Region has hit main street retailers particularly hard.  Some have found creative ways to survive, while others have had to close for good.  Neighbourhood BIAs have responded with campaigns urging shoppers to buy local, highlighting the important value of local retail to the success of our neighbourhoods and overall city region.On December 11th, 2020, Jeremy spoke with Mary Rowe, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Institute, to talk about these issues and the recommendations from their recent report on bringing back main streets.
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