The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) was recently honoured for its environmental sustainability practices by the Building Owners and Managers Association of Toronto with two awards.

President’s Choice Bank has recently partnered with Google to launch Android Pay in Canada, making it one of the first financial institutions in the country to offer the service.

The Keep Ontario Working Coalition recently said that the Ontario government’s Fair Workplaces and Better Jobs Plan could lead to severe consequences including job losses, high consumer costs and economic hardship.

Toronto’s First Global has recently expanded with the establishment of First Global Indonesia and tapped Rajeev Verma to serve as the hub’s CEO.

The Mississauga Board of Trade will host a “Love, Family + Business” seminar about lending money to family, with information from legal and financial experts.

Acasta Enterprises Inc. has tapped Erik Levy to serve as managing partner to support the company’s new initiatives and corporate development.

La Boutique Noire, a clothing boutique in the Yorkville district, will host a special fundraising event to raise awareness and funds for Healthy Minds Canada.

First Global Data recently partnered with Mansoor Brothers Enterprises Inc. to provide services that will build First Global’s mobile wallet offerings in North America.

A recent Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) poll shows a three-year low in Canadian homeowner’s spending for basic fixer-upper renovations and that over half of homeowners are choosing to repair instead of hitting the homebuying market.

AmeriSpec has launched a web app that allows homebuyers to score potential properties based on home inspection-type questions and helps users earn coupons for home-related retail shopping.

The city of Toronto recently presented its Partnership to Advance Youth Employment Leadership Award to honour local individuals and organizations for their implementing employment opportunities for youth in the Toronto area.

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its 2017 Ontario Business Achievement Awards.

The Brampton Board of Trade and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce are cautioning lawmakers against reforms to Ontario’s Labour Relations Act (LRA) and the Employment Standards Act (ESA), as well as the introduction of a $15 minimum wage.

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its Evening with the Deputy Ministers event, which gives business leaders and community members a chance to meet and socialize with Ontario Public Service leaders.

Great Gulf will continue its annual Doors Open Toronto today featuring access to some of the city’s most significant and unexplored buildings.

V2designworks recently launched “Solidarity,” its new line of specialty designed jewelry, and is marketing the collection as helping to inspire and empower women to make a positive change in the world.

The city of Mississauga recently hosted a public discussion in an effort to get feedback from residents regarding its draft of a housing affordability plan.

In memory of former mayor chief of staff and urban planner Alan Slobodsky, the Vaughan Council presented the Ward 4 Civic Hero Award posthumously to his family in honour of his work in the local community.

Residents will have a chance to give their input regarding the Oakville's official draft of the Livable Oakville Plan, which outlines accommodating growth and protecting green spaces, during upcoming public information meetings.

The Mississauga Real Estate Board (MREB) and Top Producer will host an education session for its members that will cover managing sales and marketing for real estate professionals.