Protecting Ontario Jobs with New Advertising Directive

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TORONTO — As part of the government’s work to promote Ontario-made products, services businesses and workers, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Transportation and the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming have directed the largest four government agencies to allocate a minimum of 25 per cent of their annual advertising spending for Ontario publishers. These agencies are the Liquor Control …

10 years of Newcomer Day at Nathan Phillips Square celebrated

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Toronto – The City of Toronto hosted its tenth annual Toronto Newcomer Day. Toronto’s largest annual newcomer event welcomes newcomers to Toronto and honours their important contributions to the city. Mayor Olivia Chow attended the event alongside Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Councillor, Spadina- Fort York). This year’s program included performances by Rosary and Myranda Spence; African drumming by The Ngoma …

GO LEAFS GO Train introduced

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Toronto – Together with Metrolinx, GO trains on the Lakeshore East and West lines will be re-imagined as the “GO LEAFS GO” train. During playoff game days, fans could experience the excitement of playoffs during their commute. Official details and activation information will be released later this week. Passion Meter The unwavering passion of Maple Leafs fans is one step …

Brampton is hosting 5th Annual Sponsorship Forum

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BRAMPTON –The City of Brampton is hosting its 5th Annual Sponsorship Forum, inviting the local business community to network, listen in on industry-leading speakers and learn more about the City’s sponsorship opportunities. This year’s theme is What Matters: Reaching New Audiences in Our Cultural Mosaic.  Save the Date The event will take place at the Rose Theatre Main Stage on …

Ontario Launching Debit Payment on PRESTO Devices

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Province making it easier and more convenient to take transit BRAMPTON – The Ontario government is making it easier to take transit by giving riders more ways to pay. Beginning May 2, riders on GO Transit, UP Express, Brampton Transit, Burlington Transit, Durham Region Transit, Hamilton Street Railway, MiWay in Mississauga, Oakville Transit and York Region Transit can pay fares …

Toronto encourages residents to participate in regional transport planning survey

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Toronto – Starting this week, Toronto residents will be among the approximately half a million households receiving invitations to participate in the second phase of the Transportation Tomorrow Survey (TTS).  The first phase of the survey took place last fall with more than 1.2 million households in the Greater Golden Horseshoe and surrounding areas invited to participate. With a partnership …