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A rendering of the new Arts Commons building.
Development Projects

Calgary Planning Commission Approves New $270M Arts Commons Expansion Building

The Arts Commons Transformation (ACT) project is being undertaken by the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC).

Cities

Plans Finalized To Rename Yonge-Dundas Square Amid Heated Backlash

​The renaming of Yonge-Dundas Square  was a hot topic in Toronto City Hall yesterday as plans were solidified to move forward with the new name, Sankofa Square.

Development Projects

New Burnaby Lake Aquatic and Arena Facility Begins Construction

The historic C.G. Brown Memorial Pool is no more, as the City begins construction on the new Burnaby Lake Aquatic and Arena Facility.

Burnaby
Community

"It's More Complex, Acute Need": Covenant House Sleep Out to Raise Awareness for Homeless Youth

The Sleep Out Champions Edition event held by Covenant House Toronto has raised $3M in 10 years to support youth experiencing homelessness.

Toronto
Community

BC's 28th Annual REALTORS Care Blanket Drive Returns This Month

Every year the REBGV, the FBREB, and the CADREB team up to host the REALTORS Care Blanket Drive in BC, collecting warm blankets and clothes.

Entertainment

Toronto’s Centennial Park Levels Up its Winter Offerings as Part of Master Plan Update

New additions to Centennial Park’s winter programming will include tobogganing, skating, a winter market, workshops, and camps.

Community

Toronto Public Library’s Wychwood Branch Reopens After Major Renovation

Toronto Public Library’s Wychwood Branch has reopened today following a reconstruction and expansion beginning in 2018.

Toronto
Community

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Canada Reflects on Tragedies in Our Not-So-Distant Past

Today is the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which recognizes the victims and survivors of Canada’s residential schools.

Burnaby

50-Ft Douglas Coupland Art Installation Unveiled at Burnaby's Station Square

Douglas Coupland himself as well as Mayor Mike Hurley were on hand at Station Square in Burnaby to unveil a new 50-ft tall art installation.

Burnaby
Transportation

Celebrities, Concerts, and Comedy: What to Do in Toronto this Weekend

This weekend in Toronto the event lineup includes concerts, comedy shows, and the return of TIFF, amongst more.

Toronto
Community

Toronto to Get a New McMaster Campus by Year End

McMaster University will be opening an event and collaborative learning space at 180 Bloor Street West in Toronto.

Toronto
Community

Here's How to Celebrate Black History Month in Toronto

Looking to celebrate Black History Month in Toronto? The City has released a number of virtual events and programs.

Toronto
Toronto

The Esplanade’s Novotel Hotel Likely to Remain a Homeless Shelter Until April

From the sounds of things, the former Novotel Hotel on The Esplanade will remain a homeless shelter until April.