ParcelPal Continues National Expansion Strategy by Launching in Toronto
VANCOUVER–ParcelPal Technology Inc. has plans to continue its national rollout to Ontario, aiming at Canada’s financial capital, Toronto, as its initial launching point. Following the announced partnership with Cowbell Brewing Co. last month, ParcelPal plans to start servicing clients in Ontario starting with the Greater Toronto Area and later rolling out …
Institute on Governance, SAS to create Government Analytics Research Institute
TORONTO–SAS, the leader in analytics, is collaborating with the Institute on Governance (IOG), the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa, the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University, and the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO), to create a research group focused on better understanding the application …
MoneyGram Announces New Flat Fee Pricing in Partnership with Canada Post
Simple price structure makes money transfers easier to understand and more affordable MoneyGram money transfer and payment services and Canada Post, a trusted partner for over 15 years, have introduced flat fee pricing for money transfers. Launched on June 10, money transfers of up to $500 cost $10 to send …
Sezzle Announces Entry into Canadian Market with Disruptive Payment Solution
Payment innovator, which enables consumers to spread purchases over four installments with no interest, is kicking off its Canada launch with a partnership with Kappa Sportswear TORONTO–Sezzle, Inc., the highest consumer-rated installment payment solution, announced today that its platform is now available to Canadian shoppers at thousands of online stores, …
FNC Capital agreement with Stradigi AI for the airline industry includes loyalty program analytics
MONTREAL–FNC Capital, a Montreal-based consulting firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, today announced that it has formed a five-year rolling exclusive partnership agreement worth $5 Million with leading local artificial intelligence company Stradigi AI, to create and deliver artificial intelligence products via its recently launched proprietary AI platform, Kepler. As …
Shoppers Drug Mart provides same-day home delivery throughout Ontario
Instacart is now delivering from Shoppers Drug Mart stores in as fast as one hour TORONTO–Shoppers Drug Mart is making shopping more convenient with the launch of home delivery services, in partnership with Instacart. Customers across Ontario now have access to same-day delivery of groceries, everyday essentials and over-the-counter medications …
Scotiabank makes $3.1 Million Donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
Funds Boost Nationwide Mentorship Programs TORONTO–Youth mentorship has been given a tremendous boost thanks to a transformational $3.1 million donation by Scotiabank to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. Hundreds of thousands of young people across Canada are growing up in vulnerable situations including poverty, family instability, or identity-based discrimination. …
AIR MILES Announces New Collaboration with Former Football Player Étienne Boulay and TV host Maïka Desnoyers
Étienne Boulay and Maïka Desnoyers become the newest Quebec ambassadors for the AIR MILES Reward Program MONTREAL–The AIR MILES Reward Program revealed a collaboration with Quebec-based celebrities, Étienne Boulay and Maïka Desnoyers. Widely recognized from Etienne’s football career, and their regular appearances hosting a variety of local TV shows, the …
Mogo Partners with Major Canadian Retailer to Battle Identity Fraud
Mogo Finance Technology Inc., a financial health app, today announced a new program with Trans Global Insurance (“TGI”) to help customers of The Brick, Canada’s largest home furnishings retailer, understand and combat identity fraud. TGI is a leading provider of credit insurance and other protection products in Canada, and is …
Dentsu Aegis Network 2019 ad-spend forecasts slip from $625 billion to $609 billion
Global ad-spend forecasts for 2019 have slipped to 3.6% globally, while Canadian forecasts are on the rise at 5.3% Ad-spend growth is poised for continued acceleration in Canada, with forecasts rising to 5.7% in 2020; Digital continues to power ad spend growth globally and is forecast to grow 11.5% in 2019, …