Scotiabank Unveils Public Legacy Space in Partnership With The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund
TORONTO–Scotiabank has unveiled its second Downie Wenjack Legacy Space in Toronto, further signifying its commitment to promoting education and discussion around reconciliation. “We are thrilled to open a second Downie Wenjack Legacy Space, this one fully accessible to the public,” said Jon Davey, National Director, Aboriginal Financial Services at Scotiabank. …
SPC Card Announces CIBC as Official Financial Partner to Bring Canadian Students Free SPC Memberships
New features include an enhanced online and mobile experience and access to savings at more than 450 retailers across Canada; Eligible CIBC clients can receive a free SPC Membership Student Price Card (SPC) continues to accomplish its mission of supporting Canadian students by announcing a new relationship with CIBC that will …
Canadian Women’s Travel Brand, Journeywoman, Acquired by Veteran Marketer, Entrepreneur Carolyn Ray
Under Ray’s Leadership, Journeywoman Plans to Expand Offerings for Women Travellers The family of Evelyn Hannon, Founder and CEO of Journeywoman, announced that Carolyn Ray has acquired Journeywoman Enterprises Inc. and is now the CEO and Publisher of Journeywoman.com. Recognized for its savvy, authentic content and practical tips, Journeywoman.com is …
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. tags pitch from American Express in Canada
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the newest face of American Express in Canada TORONTO–American Express Canada is rolling out a new video series for social and digital media featuring professional baseball player, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The videos are part of a broader brand advertising campaign and focus on how the company …
Transparency, personalization are the next frontiers for online retailers, UPS study suggests
Online shoppers want transparency on fees, control over the delivery process, easy returns and loyalty rewards > 96 per cent of online shoppers have used a marketplace > 56 per cent track the status of deliveries > 36 per cent returned an item in the last three months MISSISSAUGA–A glitzy …
Intact Financial aims to strengthen supply chain with acquisition of On Side Restoration
Will enhance customer experience and deepen claims expertise TORONTO–Intact Financial Corporation and On Side Developments Ltd., the parent company of On Side Restoration are joining forces to strengthen repair and restoration services for personal and commercial property claims customers across Canada. With this acquisition IFC will deepen its claims expertise …
Air Canada CEO Sells Block of Shares for Investment Diversification, Estate Planning and Charitable Giving
MONTREAL–Air Canada said today that during the permitted open period following the release of its Second Quarter results, Calin Rovinescu, President and Chief Executive Officer, has exercised Stock Options from 2013 and sold the underlying 1,269,149 Class B Voting Shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange through the facilities of a …
Alzheimer Society of Toronto announces charity partnership with MultiSport Canada Toronto Island Swim-Run, August 17-18
Funds raised to benefit area residents with dementia TORONTO–Here’s your chance to get fit by swimming and running your way to the finish line. It’s just a ferry ride away this summer through the MultiSport Canada (MSC) Toronto Island Swim-Run challenge. The Alzheimer Society of Toronto is thrilled to announce …
Tim Hortons, Special Olympics Canada raise $150,000 for Global Day of Inclusion
Funds raised support more than 47,500 children, youth and adults with an intellectual disability currently participating in Special Olympics programing across the country TORONTO–On July 20, Tim Hortons guests across the country raised a record $150,000 for Special Olympics athletes on Global Day of Inclusion by purchasing a limited edition …
Canadian Tire decides it’s time to party
Canadian Tire to Acquire Party City’s Canadian Business; Acquisition makes Canadian Tire Corporation Canada’s #1 party supply and celebration destination TORONTO–Canadian Tire Corporation, has agreed to purchase Party City’s Canadian business for $174.4 million (including ~$40 million in inventory). Party City is a leading, one-stop shopping destination for party supplies and …