AODA Seminar Dear CBIA Members, Re: FREE Seminar on The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”) By January 1, 2012, The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”) will become law in Ontario. All CBIA businesses are required by law to comply with this Act. If your company/organization/business provides goods or services and has a minimum of one employee in Ontario, then it must comply with AODA's Customer Service Standard, by January 1, 2012. The Customer Service Standard requires all companies/organizations/businesses to develop and implement accessible customer service policies, practices and procedures that apply to persons with disabilities. To learn more about this Act, please join CBIA on December 12, 2011 at 6pm at Lung Kong Conference Room, 287 Spadina Avenue, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON M5T 2E6 for a seminar about this topic. Ms Charlotte Goldfried, an employment lawyer from Goldfried Law will speak for 45 minutes on this topic, with a question and answer period thereafter. Charlotte will address two areas: (1) What is AODA? (2) Why AODA Makes Good Business Sense! Registration begins at 5:30pm and the seminar will start at 6pm sharp. There is no charge for this important seminar & spaces are limited. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP by December 5, 2011 by phone 416-260-9800, or email administrator@chinatownbia.com on your attendance. First-come, first served. Look forward to seeing you on December 12th. * * *

July 21st, 2011 Bigger Size in PDF To our dear Chinatown members: The Chinatown BIA (Business Improvement Area) is hosting an event “Toronto Chinatown Nightmarket” at Huron St. between Dundus St. and D’Arcy St . Event Period: Every Friday & Saturday Night, July 29th – September 10th, 2011 Set-up time: 3-5pm Market Operation Time: 5pm – 11pm Tear Down time: 11pm – 12am This weekend July 22nd and 23rd, we are holding a test drive for the night market. We are offering FREE booths to our dear Chinatown stores. First-come, first-served. Please call us at 416-260-9800, if you are interested or visit our CBIA office at (287 Spadina Avenue, Unit D, 2nd Floor) ASAP. Looking forward to hear from you. Sincerely, Elva Tai Elva Tai (戴鈺容) Project Volunteer 義工 Marketing & PR Committee 市場及公共關系委員會 Toronto Chinatown Business Improvement Area 多倫多華埠商業促進區 E-mail 郵箱: elvatai@chinatownbia.com * * *

2011年7月21日 親愛的唐人街會員: 多倫多華埠商業促進區將要舉行多倫多華埠夜市，地點位於達士街與登打士街間的曉倫街。 夜市活動期間：每星期五與六從七月二十九日到九月十日 準備時間：午間三點至五點 活動時間：晚間五點到十一點 收場時間：晚上十一點至午夜 我們將在這個周末(七月二十二日和七月二十三日)舉辦二天推廣活動。我們歡迎唐人街的商家來使用免費的攤位。先到先得 如您有興趣，請致電416-260-9800，或到我們的辦公室 (287 Spadina Avenue, Unit D, 2nd floor) 謝謝 戴鈺容 Elva Tai, Project Volunteer 義工 * * *

中區華埠餅店激增八成 9月同樂日辦製月餅比賽慶中秋 傅偉勇﹑雷普信﹑朱偉邦(右1至3)﹐與籌委會成員介紹同樂日活動詳情。(孔偉民攝) 【明報專訊】由多倫多中區華埠商業促進區(BIA)主辦﹐聯同區內逾10個社區服務機構協辦的2011年第11屆多倫多「中區華埠同樂日」﹐將於9月10及11日(星期六﹑日)一連兩天，在中區華埠盛大舉行，預計將會吸引15萬人次前來參加，由於今年延至9月舉行﹐且剛是中秋節前夕﹐因此大會同時舉辦「月餅」製造比賽﹐與各族裔一同慶祝中秋佳節 中區華埠商業促進區主席雷普信昨日在記者會上表示﹐中區華埠近年來增加多間麵包西餅店舖﹐由原來的的5間增至9間﹔另今年中秋節是新曆9月12日﹐之前兩日剛是同樂日舉行日子﹐因此舉辦「月餅」製造比賽﹐同時宣揚中國節日文化。 今年同樂日共同主席分別是傅偉勇和朱偉邦。他們說，所有參加「月餅」製造比賽的店舖﹐都需按照大會所定的材料份量規定來製造﹐由一組評審委員評分﹐並聽取試食月餅市民意見﹐然後選出最佳「月餅」製造商﹐勝出者致送獎牌。 另今年同樂日大會於首日周六晚上﹐在行人專用區內設置「啤酒享用區」﹐有樂隊在場演奏及小食供應﹐在特別日子市民如可把酒言歡﹐添歡樂氣氛﹐是最愜意不過的事。兩人強調﹐中區華埠同樂日對象亦包括其他不同族裔人士出席﹐體驗多倫多的多元文化。 今年表演的兩個舞台﹐改在近達士路及書院街處﹐讓市中心士巴丹拿路東面一帶更為熱鬧。今年同樂日表演節目﹐計有﹕15人少林功夫表演﹑舞獅﹑歌舞表演等。今年會場內設有超過100個不同類別攤位﹐包括﹕美食小吃﹑手工藝﹑展銷攤位﹑資訊展覽﹑遊戲等。 大會歡迎有興趣市民或商戶租用﹐租金分多種﹐慈善團體租金有優惠﹔另提早在8月5日前報名有9折優惠。查詢可致電416-260-9800中區華埠商業促進區。 配合活動舉行﹐屆時中區華埠將局部封路闢作行人專用區﹐活動舉辦時間分別為10日中午12時至晚上10時，11日中午12時至下午7時。 查詢有關更多活動資料﹑租用攤位或參加展出，可瀏覽網頁 Toronto Chinatown Festival * * *

JOB OPPORTUNITIES Job Number:5919706 Title: Project administration officer (NOC: 1221) Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time Salary: To be negotiated Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible Location: Toronto Centre, Ontario (1 vacancy) Skill Requirements: Education: Completion of university Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English Work Setting: Not-for-profit organization Business Equipment and Computer Applications: Windows, General office equipment, Electronic mail, Electronic scheduler, Word processing software, Spreadsheet software, Presentation software, Project management software, Accounting software, Database software, Internet browser Specific Skills: Establish work priorities, Ensure deadlines are met, Ensure procedures are followed, Carry out administrative activities of establishment, Co-ordinate and plan for office services such as accommodation, relocation, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets and parking, Assist in the preparation of operating budget, Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures Additional Skills: Maintain inventory and budgetary controls, Delegate work to office support staff Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Repetitive tasks Other Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning Other Information:Communicate, liaise and work with various groups. Coordinate and prepare articles, web site updates. Plan and execute various projects, other tasks as requested by the Board etc. Must be trilingual. Employer: Chinatown BIA How to Apply: Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position. By E-mail: hr@chinatownbia.com Advertised until: 2011/08/30