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Harbourfront CEO named one of Canada’s Top 50 Investment Industry Leaders of 2021

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Monday, May 17, 2021
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b'VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harbourfront Wealth Management (\xe2\x80\x9cHarbourfront\xe2\x80\x9d or the \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d), a leading Canadian-owned independent advisory firm, today shares that its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Danny Popescu, has been named to Wealth Professional\xe2\x80\x99s highly coveted 2021 Hot List as one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s top 50 leaders.\nThe awards program is celebrating its seventh year, recognizing leaders for their contributions in steering and shaping Canada\xe2\x80\x99s investment industry.

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  • b'VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harbourfront Wealth Management (\xe2\x80\x9cHarbourfront\xe2\x80\x9d or the \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d), a leading Canadian-owned independent advisory firm, today shares that its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Danny Popescu, has been named to Wealth Professional\xe2\x80\x99s highly coveted 2021 Hot List as one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s top 50 leaders.\nThe awards program is celebrating its seventh year, recognizing leaders for their contributions in steering and shaping Canada\xe2\x80\x99s investment industry.
  • Mr. Popescu is being recognized for his commitment to growing the Company in the tumultuous year of 2020 and in addition, for pioneering new extensions of the business such as the Harbourfront Technology Hub, a multi-faceted technology solutions platform that provides advisors with the means to be more agile and operate on a larger scale.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThis year\xe2\x80\x99s Wealth Professional Hot List recognizes 50 of those individuals for the mark they and their organizations made on the wealth management landscape, at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic dominated the conversation,\xe2\x80\x9d says Wealth Professional Magazine.\nPopescu says, \xe2\x80\x9cI am honoured to receive this award and would like to stress that our accomplishments are a result of Harbourfront\xe2\x80\x99s head office team who is dedicated to our clients and advisory teams, thus I would like to dedicate this award to the entire team for contributing to the formation of Harbourfront\xe2\x80\x99s unique and flourishing ecosystem.\xe2\x80\x9d\nPopescu founded the Harbourfront Group of Companies in 2013 after identifying gaps that existed in the marketplace for seasoned and entrepreneurial advisors, and their clients.\nHarbourfront Wealth Management (\xe2\x80\x9cHarbourfront\xe2\x80\x9d) is a Canadian-owned independent advisory firm servicing growth-oriented advisors and high-net-worth clients.
  • Founded in 2013, Harbourfront is headquartered in Vancouver, BC, and has a rapidly growing branch network of 22 branches across Canada.
  • Harbourfront\xe2\x80\x99s parent company Harbourfront Wealth Holdings Inc. has multiple business interests including ownership in a sub-advised Canadian Asset Management firm specializing in alternative investments, as well as US presence through its ownership of Harbourfront Wealth America.\n'

Harbourfront Named One of Canada’s 5-Star Brokerages for 2021

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harbourfront Wealth Management (Harbourfront or the Company) announced today the firm has been recognized as one of Canadas 5-star brokerages, by top-tier industry publication Wealth Professional.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harbourfront Wealth Management (Harbourfront or the Company) announced today the firm has been recognized as one of Canadas 5-star brokerages, by top-tier industry publication Wealth Professional.
  • This recognition came unpronounced by Harbourfront and was given by thousands of Canadian advisors, enlisted by Wealth Professional, a vertical of Key Media International.
  • The attribute - strength of relationship (or culture) - that brokerages had established with their advisory teams was considered a heavily weighted factor of the criteria.
  • Harbourfront Wealth Management (Harbourfront) is a Canadian-owned independent advisory firm servicing growth-oriented advisors and high-net worth clients.

Concord Adex Unveils Toronto's Mystery Bridge Suite

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
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As the country's highest (and largest) suspended residence, the jaw-dropping Bridge Suites are an engineering and architectural marvel.

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  • As the country's highest (and largest) suspended residence, the jaw-dropping Bridge Suites are an engineering and architectural marvel.
  • The 450 tonne, 40 metre structure that took over 14 hours to lift into place is no longer a mystery.
  • The Grand Bridge Suite, listed at $4,550,000, is the largest of the two suites and the only one of two to be publicly offered.
  • Concord Pacific Place in Vancouver and Concord CityPlace in Toronto are the country's two largest urban master-plans.

Recipients of the 8th Annual Canada's Walk of Fame RBC Emerging Musician Program Are...

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Monday, November 23, 2020
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Canada's Walk of Fame announces the recipients of the 8th Annual Canada's Walk of Fame RBC Emerging Musician Program, with budding Hip-Hop and R&B duo,Allydiceof Mississauga, Ontario taking the Grand Prize.

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  • Canada's Walk of Fame announces the recipients of the 8th Annual Canada's Walk of Fame RBC Emerging Musician Program, with budding Hip-Hop and R&B duo,Allydiceof Mississauga, Ontario taking the Grand Prize.
  • Chosen by a selection committee of music industry experts,Allydiceand the other four finalists will share the prizing and the program benefits valued at more than $100,000.
  • Of the more than 1400 applicants, five talented musical acts will take part in this year's program.
  • The recipients of the 8th annualCanada's Walk of Fame RBC Emerging Musician Programare:
    Finalist: BOLD AS LIONS of Winnipeg, Manitoba
    Editor's note:Click HERE to download images of all recipients.

Submissions Are Now Open To Nominate a Young Canadian Under 30 for Canada's Walk of Fame's Community Hero Program

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Monday, September 21, 2020
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TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2020 /CNW/ - Canada's Walk of Fame announces its national call for submissions for the 2020 Community Hero Program, presented by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) and Scotiabank.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2020 /CNW/ - Canada's Walk of Fame announces its national call for submissions for the 2020 Community Hero Program, presented by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) and Scotiabank.
  • Now in its third year, the Community Hero Program recognizes a young Canadian under the age of 30 who is making an impactful change in their community.
  • In 2019, Canada's Walk of Fame awarded the Community Hero Grand Prize to 18-year-old humanitarian, environmentalist and activist, Abhayjeet Singh Sachal ofSurrey, BC.
  • Through the Community Hero Program, Canada's Walk of Fame is providing an opportunity to acknowledge young Canadians whose actions, work, project or volunteer efforts are inspiring others to improve and advance our national identity.

Toronto Zoo Announces Facedrive as a Sustainable Rideshare Partner for its Scenic Drive-Thru Safari Experience

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
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Facedrive Inc. (Facedrive) (TSXV: FD), a people-and-planet first eco-friendly rideshare, is pleased to announce a partnership with the Toronto Zoos Scenic Drive-Thru Safari as the sustainable rideshare partner.

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  • Facedrive Inc. (Facedrive) (TSXV: FD), a people-and-planet first eco-friendly rideshare, is pleased to announce a partnership with the Toronto Zoos Scenic Drive-Thru Safari as the sustainable rideshare partner.
  • Guests will be able to purchase exclusive Eco-Safari Experience tickets, which will include Toronto Zoo Scenic Safari passes and Facedrive rides to and from the Toronto Zoo.
  • This innovative partnership with Facedrive provides another opportunity for our guests to enjoy their Zoo from the safety of their vehicles, said Dolf DeJong, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo.
  • We are thrilled to announce the partnership with the Toronto Zoo on its inaugural Scenic Safari Drive-Thru experience.

Canada's Premier Music Mentorship Program Is Back For Its Biggest and Best Year Yet with Three New Prizes

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Monday, July 13, 2020
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Submissions will be accepted today through to Sunday, August 23, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

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  • Submissions will be accepted today through to Sunday, August 23, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
  • "The RBC Emerging Musician Program continues to have a profound impact on songwriters and musicians across Canada," said Jeffrey Latimer, CEO, Canada's Walk of Fame.
  • "At RBC, our commitment to the arts includes helping artists bridge the gap from 'emerging' to 'established',"said Valerie Chort, Vice-President, Corporate Citizenship, RBC.
  • Visit www.canadaswalkoffame.com for the complete release and details on eligibility and submission requirements.

Canada's Walk of Fame Celebrates 20 Years of Canadian Excellence and Announces 2018 Inductees

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Monday, July 23, 2018
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Canada's Walk of Fame Awards Show Event to be Held at the Sony Centre December 1, 2018 and Set to Air Later in the Month on CTV

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  • Canada's Walk of Fame Awards Show Event to be Held at the Sony Centre December 1, 2018 and Set to Air Later in the Month on CTV
    TORONTO, July 23, 2018 /CNW/ - Canada's Walk of Fame announced its 2018 Inductees today.
  • The CANADA'S WALK OF FAME AWARDS will air on CTV in December.
  • Click here to watch the 2018 Canada's Walk of Fame Inductee Sizzle Reel.
  • The 2018 Canada's Walk of Fame Inductees are:
    To view the complete release, visit: https://www.canadaswalkoffame.com/media-galleries/press-releases