- #YQSstrong
- Information
- Local Love
The #YQSstrong campaign is a way for us to celebrate what we love about St. Thomas and area.
YQS is the airport code for the St. Thomas Municipal Airport, and even though we can't travel far right now, we are celebrating all the wonderful things we have close to home!
Enjoy a weekly photo contest + local Bingo and more fun activities coming your way!
YQS is the airport code for the St. Thomas Municipal Airport, and even though we can't travel far right now, we are celebrating all the wonderful things we have close to home!
Enjoy a weekly photo contest + local Bingo and more fun activities coming your way!
Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update
The health and well-being of all travellers in Ontario is our number one priority. We recommend that you call or check ahead online with each business, festival or event and attractions to ensure you have the most up-to-date information available.
Here are links to information and advice from official authorities regarding the current COVID-19 outbreak. The information around this outbreak is changing rapidly. Below are trusted sources for the most up-to-date information.
Local Health
For Tourism Operators and Small Business
Railway City Tourism
Government of Canada
Province of Ontario
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation & Trade
Employment Insurance and Labour and Occupational Health and Safety
Export Development Canada
Financial Institutes
"How To" Guides
The health and well-being of all travellers in Ontario is our number one priority. We recommend that you call or check ahead online with each business, festival or event and attractions to ensure you have the most up-to-date information available.
Here are links to information and advice from official authorities regarding the current COVID-19 outbreak. The information around this outbreak is changing rapidly. Below are trusted sources for the most up-to-date information.
Local Health
- Southwestern Public Health - Follow on Facebook for new and relevant information. Follow this webs page here for up-to-date local case information plus FAQs.
- City of St. Thomas - Visit their website for info on community closures and more.
For Tourism Operators and Small Business
- Small Business Enterprise Centre - Follow the Small Business Enterprise Centre on Facebook for updates on what resources are available for small business.
- Ontario's Southwest - Developing workshops for business to pivot and set up online retailing.
- Tourism Industry Association of Ontario - Check their website to take their industry survey.
- Destination Canada Travel Info - Check the link for updated travel info and advisories.
- Destination Development Association - Dealing With the Coronavirus Slide Deck
- Travel at the border: visitwindsoressex.com/crossing-made-easy/
- Help For My Restaurant - Website Link
- Heritage Canada: COVID-19 Main Street Resources | COVID19 CRISIS MAIN STREET CHECKLIST
- Imagine Canada: Federal Government Covid-19 Measures | Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)
- Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction - Small Business Support
- Facebook for Business - Facebook Small Business Grants Program
- Google for Business - Ad Credits for small- and medium-sized businesses
- Municipal World - Municipal World Coronavirus News Update
- Retail Council of Canada - Planning Checklist for Retailers: Coronavirus (COVID-19) | COVID-19 Resources for Retailers
- Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) - Industry Response for Economic Recovery
Railway City Tourism
- For our team's personal health and safety the Railway City Tourism office at 605 Talbot Street is closed and staff are working remotely. General inquiries can be sent to tourism@stthomas.ca and responded to as quick as possible. We will open our office location again when it is safe to do so.
Government of Canada
- COVID-19 Update Page
- Resources for Business
- Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
- Helping Canadians With the Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Calling All Suppliers - Help Canada combat Coronavirus disease
- ROE Guidelines for Issuing EI
- COVID-19 – Benefits and services
- Canadian Business Resilience Network
- National Research Council of Canada - Innovation Assistance Program
Province of Ontario
- Stats and Self Assessment Tool
- Ontario Together: Help Fight Coronavirus
- List of Essential Workplaces
- Extended Validation Periods
- Electricity Relief
- Stop The Spread Business Info Line
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation & Trade
Employment Insurance and Labour and Occupational Health and Safety
Export Development Canada
- EDC Stands Ready to Support Canadian Exporters Impacted by COVID-19
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Managing the impact on global supply chains
Financial Institutes
- Bank of Montreal - How to Avoid the Coronavirus Phishing Scam
- Business Development Bank of Canada - Support for Entrepreneurs Impacted by Coronavirus | Business Continuity Plan and Templates for Entrepreneurs
- Grant Thorton - Guiding Businesses Through Coronavirus
"How To" Guides
Support and Love Local!
We have some incredible businesses run by some incredible people here in St. Thomas. Let's show them some love during these trying times and support them as they work hard to get themselves ready to navigate these current circumstances.
We have some incredible businesses run by some incredible people here in St. Thomas. Let's show them some love during these trying times and support them as they work hard to get themselves ready to navigate these current circumstances.
#ARTsolation - Stay connected through art
We are lucky to have lots and lots of talented creators here in St. Thomas! We're going to work to pull together some resources from our Arts community including an online art project using the hashtag #artsolation & links to some online workshops and performances.
We can stay connected by creating and sharing our with our community. Each week we will select several local pieces to feature in an Art Beat post which you can find on Establish Media.
We are lucky to have lots and lots of talented creators here in St. Thomas! We're going to work to pull together some resources from our Arts community including an online art project using the hashtag #artsolation & links to some online workshops and performances.
We can stay connected by creating and sharing our with our community. Each week we will select several local pieces to feature in an Art Beat post which you can find on Establish Media.