Bloor–Yonge station

Rogers Turns on 5G Service for Its Customers at All TTC Subway Stations

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Friday, November 17, 2023

TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications today announced that it turned on 5G service for Rogers customers at all remaining stations in the TTC subway system, along with the tunnel of the Vaughan extension between Sheppard West and Vaughan Metropolitan Centre stations. It also added more reliable 911 access for all riders at these new locations.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications today announced that it turned on 5G service for Rogers customers at all remaining stations in the TTC subway system, along with the tunnel of the Vaughan extension between Sheppard West and Vaughan Metropolitan Centre stations.
  • “We’re now transitioning to the next critical phase of the project, expanding 5G coverage to connect the remaining 36 kilometers of track.”
    Since launching Rogers 5G on the TTC subway in August, Rogers customers used over 411 terabytes of data while riding the subway.
  • In April, Rogers acquired the cellular network in the TTC subway system from BAI Canada and committed to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to roll out 5G service and more reliable 911 access across all 75 subway stations and all tunnels.
  • In August, Rogers introduced 5G in the busiest areas of the TTC subway for its customers and turned on 5G service for all riders in October.

This new year's eve, corby spirit and wine has your ride home covered

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Starting December 31st after 7 p.m., all TTC streetcars, buses and subways will be free of charge until 8 a.m. on January 1st.

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  • Starting December 31st after 7 p.m., all TTC streetcars, buses and subways will be free of charge until 8 a.m. on January 1st.
  • "Safety is our number one priority, and we thank customers for entrusting us with their first ride of the new year."
  • For more information about Corby Safe Rides, visit corby.ca and engage on social media using the hashtag #CorbySafeRides.
  • Bus and streetcar service will operate at late evening service levels until 3 a.m. After 3 a.m., the Blue Night Network will operate.

Earls Restaurant Group Announces Grand Opening of Newest Location in Toronto's Upscale Yorkville Neighborhood

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Earls Restaurant Group is furthering its expansion in Toronto by proudly introducing the latest addition to its portfolio: Earls Yorkville

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  • Earls Restaurant Group is furthering its expansion in Toronto by proudly introducing the latest addition to its portfolio: Earls Yorkville
    TORONTO , Oct. 17, 2023 /CNW/ - Earls Restaurant Group, a renowned leader in the upscale casual dining industry, known for unchaining the chain, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated opening of its newest restaurant in the heart of Toronto's most exclusive neighborhood, Yorkville.
  • Earls Yorkville showcases a modern and inviting design that seamlessly combines the neighborhood's elegance with Earls' signature contemporary style.
  • "We are delighted to finally bring Earls to Yorkville - a neighborhood that stands as an iconic testament to the city's cultural richness, elegance, and vibrant lifestyle," said Kristin Vekteris, Chief Brand Officer at Earls Restaurant Group.
  • Earls looks forward to opening its doors to welcome guests to its new Yorkville location on November 10th.

Corby Reminds Torontonians to Get Home Safely on New Year's Eve - TTC Free All Night!

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

"We are very proud to partner with the TTC once again to help Torontonians get to and from their celebrations safely on such a busy night.

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  • "We are very proud to partner with the TTC once again to help Torontonians get to and from their celebrations safely on such a busy night.
  • After an evening of celebration, going back safely to your loved ones should never be an afterthought" asserted Nicolas Krantz, President, Chief Executive Officer of Corby.
  • "As a consumer-centric company, Corby will continue to encourage and remind all Canadians about responsible consumption."
  • Starting December 31st after 7 p.m., all TTC streetcars, buses and subways will be free of charge until 8 a.m. on January 1st.

AECOM to serve as owner’s engineer for the Toronto Transit Commission’s Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements project

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, announced today it has been awarded a contract by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to serve as owners engineer for the Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements (BYCI) project.

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  • AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, announced today it has been awarded a contract by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to serve as owners engineer for the Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements (BYCI) project.
  • Initially constructed in 1953, Bloor-Yonge Station is expected to experience significant ridership demand due to population growth in the Toronto area and the implementation of planned transit expansion initiatives.
  • AECOM is expected to provide services to the TTC through all project phases, including detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, handover, and close-out.
  • AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.3 billion in fiscal year 2021.

Redscan Named as an MDR 'Champion' by Bloor Research

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Thursday, June 11, 2020

Bloor's research aims to help cyber security decision-makers better understand MDR, its benefits in enhancing organisations' threat detection capabilities, and how service differs from those offered by traditional MSSPs.

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  • Bloor's research aims to help cyber security decision-makers better understand MDR, its benefits in enhancing organisations' threat detection capabilities, and how service differs from those offered by traditional MSSPs.
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    "When considering MDR, organisations must have a clear idea of what they want to achieve from a service," said Fran Howarth, Practice Leader at Bloor.
  • In recognition of Redscan's turnkey approach to the delivery of its ThreatDetect MDR service, Bloor has classified the company as a 'pure play' MDR provider in its market guide.
  • In an accompanying MDR Market Update, Bloor commends Redscan for its agnostic approach to technology selection, including the development of its own proprietary technology to integrate a wide number of toolsets.

Redscan Named as an MDR 'Champion' by Bloor Research

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 11, 2020

Bloor's research aims to help cyber security decision-makers better understand MDR, its benefits in enhancing organisations' threat detection capabilities, and how service differs from those offered by traditional MSSPs.

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  • Bloor's research aims to help cyber security decision-makers better understand MDR, its benefits in enhancing organisations' threat detection capabilities, and how service differs from those offered by traditional MSSPs.
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    "When considering MDR, organisations must have a clear idea of what they want to achieve from a service," said Fran Howarth, Practice Leader at Bloor.
  • In recognition of Redscan's turnkey approach to the delivery of its ThreatDetect MDR service, Bloor has classified the company as a 'pure play' MDR provider in its market guide.
  • In an accompanying MDR Market Update, Bloor commends Redscan for its agnostic approach to technology selection, including the development of its own proprietary technology to integrate a wide number of toolsets.

RioCan Announces the Acquisition of a 50% Interest in an Urban Mixed-Use Asset in Toronto

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

The property is co-owned through a 50/50 joint venture with Streamliner Properties Inc. (Streamliner) a specialized real estate investment and development firm.

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  • The property is co-owned through a 50/50 joint venture with Streamliner Properties Inc. (Streamliner) a specialized real estate investment and development firm.
  • The property is comprised of one eight-storey Class B office building, with street front retail occupied by strong national tenants.
  • This acquisition enhances RioCans dominant presence in the Yonge Eglinton transit hub right at the heart of mid-town Toronto.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with RioCan on a project of this significance, said Chris Sherriff-Scott, President of Streamliner.

Aerospike® Named a Champion in Hybrid Real-Time Data Processing Market Report

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Monday, June 24, 2019

Aerospike Inc. , the global leader in next-generation, hyperscale data solutions, has been named a Champion in Bloor Researchs 2019 Hybrid Real-Time Data Processing Market Update.

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  • Aerospike Inc. , the global leader in next-generation, hyperscale data solutions, has been named a Champion in Bloor Researchs 2019 Hybrid Real-Time Data Processing Market Update.
  • This included top rankings for Aerospike in the following categories:
    Architecture Aerospike delivers maximum performance and scalability with the industrys lowest overall total cost of ownership.
  • To read more from Bloors detailed InBrief on Aerospike, including its rankings and 2019 Platinum Mutable Award, click here .
  • This Market Update from Bloor Research is the third impressive analyst report covering Aerospike in recent months.