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Le Vieux-Montréal en mode estival - 7 juillet 2022 (in french only)

May 26, 2022

An amendment to the By-law prohibiting the distribution of shopping bags in retail stores will come into force on September 27, 2022.

It aims to:

1. Prohibit conventional grocery bags, whether they are oxodegradable, biodegradable or compostable, regardless of their thickness.
2. Broaden the scope of the ban on the distribution, paid or free of charge, of any bags in retail stores, restaurants, as well as for home deliveries, across the territory of Montréal.

April 26, 2022

The objective of the Recovery Fund for Downtown Bars and Restaurants is to provide businesses operating in this activity sector in the greater downtown area with a helping hand in relaunching their operations.

• Financial aid can go up to 15 000 $ (or 30 000 $ for a group of bars and restaurants)
• Information session will be held May 12, 2022 (in english - french session will be held May 10)

*IMPORTANT : funds are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first documented, first funded basis.

April 20, 2022

The World Triathlon Championships will be held in Old Montreal on June 24 to 26, 2022. We invite you to read the event promoter's notice.

If your business is in need of special accommodations, you can reach out to: communaute@triathlonmontreal.com

Attention nightlife sector of Old Montreal

In partnership with the Social Collective, the City of Montreal has instated the "Order an Angelot" certification protocol in order to create a network of safe bars across Montreal. This initiative aims to spearhead actions toward raising awareness against harrassment and sexual violence during holiday events, in public places, and bars in Montreal.

Under the City of Montreal French Language Recovery action plan, the Service for Economic Development (SIDE) is proud to announce the launch of their awareness raising and information campaign directed toward business owners.

The objectives of this campaign are as follows:

- To promote the French language among the Montreal business community and local economic development organizations;

- To help adopt French as a business language by informing you of new support services offered by the Quebec Office of French Language specific to businesses employing less than 50 persons;

- To spread the City of Montreal's Action Plan for the Recovery of the French Language;

- To raise awareness and inform businesses, restaurants, bars, etc.

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