14 h. ago Here's what will replace Toronto's first suburban shopping plaza after 70 years

Toronto's first-ever suburban shopping plaza is destined for demolition after over seven decades at the Bathurst and Lawrence intersection.Conceptual plans to redevelop the Lawrence Plaza property at 534 Lawrence Ave W. first emerged earlier this year, and the push to demolish the plaza has since taken a big step forward with the submission of a formal planning application with the City of Toronto.Developer RioCan has entered into a joint venture with property owner the Milestone Group with hopes to transform the site — which has hosted a shopping centre since 1953 — into a new mixed-use community that would introduce significant residential density while preserving the site's importance as a retail centre.The project team announced in March that it has begun working on a "vision to reimagine Lawrence Plaza as a vibrant mixed-use community that celebrates its history and context."Locals got their first glimpse at preliminary concept plans for the redeve...

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6 d. ago Kelowna’s Central Okanagan United Church celebrates 100 years in the community

The milestone is a rare one for many churches these days, but the congregation on the corner of Bernard Avenue and Richter Street is defying the odds.

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7 d. ago FrontFundr Marks 10 Years of Democratizing Private Markets, Surpasses $285M in Capital Raised

TORONTO, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FrontFundr, Canada’s leading equity crowdfunding platform, is celebrating a decade of impact, innovation, and community-driven capital. Since launching on May 29, 2015, the platform has processed over $285 million in investments from over 19,000 investors into 269 private market campaigns, transforming how Canadians invest—and who gets to participate. […]

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1 week ago Power up: Calgary Sargeant X Comrade's fourth album celebrates community, self

There is an unfinished video for the opening track of Sargeant X Comrade’s new album, Power Vol. 1. For now, both the video and an over-arching funk-meet-kung-fu theme have been put on the back burner as the Calgary duo readies for the June 6 release of its fourth record. But snippets of the video could […]

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2 w. ago All you need to know about the London Knights Memorial Cup celebration

The London Knights are bringing home their third Memorial Cup and the team is planning a celebration with the community on Monday night.

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2 w. ago Moisson Montréal Rolls Out the Red Carpet and Awards $2 Million in Grants to 69 Heroes of Food Assistance

MONTREAL, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This morning at the Jean-Talon Market, where it all began 40 years ago, Moisson Montréal concluded its 40th anniversary celebrations by awarding $2,048,311 in grants to 69 community agencies. These grants will fund the purchase of basic equipment like refrigerators, cold storage units, vehicles, crates, and tables, essential […]

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3 w. ago Newmont Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Red Chris Mine with $8 Million Contribution to Three Tahltan Communities

VANCOUVER, Canada — Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT, ASX: NEM, PNGX: NEM) (“Newmont”) has announced an CAD $8 million community investment to benefit the Tahltan Nation as part of its celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Red Chris Mine. The investment, which will benefit the communities of Telegraph Creek, Dease Lake and Iskut, […]

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3 w. ago Epic Caribbean food and music festival coming to Toronto this summer

Jerkfest is back, Toronto. The annual festival celebrating Caribbean food, music, art, and community will return this summer from Friday, Aug. 8, to Sunday, Aug. 10."We're excited to bring back JerkFest Toronto for another unforgettable year of celebrating Caribbean culture through music, food, and community," says Anthony Plummer, founder and executive director of Caribbean Promotions Arts and Culture Inc."You can get up close with talented chefs, dive into the rich sights, sounds, and tastes of Caribbean culture — it's a full-on island experience right in the city that you don't want to miss."The 2025 festivities will take place in Etobicoke at Centennial Park, which is accessible by TTC.While more information about the festival won't be available until closer to the event, right now we have some details about the epic performances, including Friday night headliner, Jamaican dancehall superstar Valiant.With almost 300 millio...

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