NATIONAL: BizBash’s parent company, Connect, has announced a new campaign for the month of May called “Connect Gives Back.” For each order or registration for a Connect event, Connect will donate $250 (up to $10,000 per charity) to one of four charities—the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, the NAACP, the Austin Society and the Humane Society.
CALGARY: Fonda Fora is a contemporary Mexican restaurant that’s slated to open in the lobby of The Westley Calgary Downtown, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel. The concept is being brought to life by locally based Thank You Hospitality. The hotel and restaurant are still under construction, but patrons can expect announcements regarding an opening date and the appointed executive chef and manager within the coming weeks.
OTTAWA: InitLive, a technology platform offering operational capabilities to nonprofit organizations and live event producers, has earned B Corporation (B Corp) Certification. The achievement will further InitLive’s commitment to using the power of business in efforts to solve the most pressing global challenges. Founded in 2013, InitLive’s mission is to help recruit and connect staff and volunteers to serve as the foundation for every great event and nonprofit program.
QUEBEC: Delta Hotels by Marriott, Mont Sainte-Anne Resort and Convention Center, has begun unveiling the results of a $20 million renovation that began several years ago. Located at the foot of Quebec City’s famed Mont-Saint-Anne ski resort, the hotel boasts over 200 redesigned hotel rooms and 42,229 square feet of meeting space, plus a new conference space, restaurant, lobby and more. A new outdoor pool is slated to open in June, and a revamped aquatic complex will open by the end of 2022.
VANCOUVER: The DOXA Documentary Film Festival, one of Western Canada’s largest film industry events, is taking place virtually from May 6-16. The event includes 49 feature films, dozens of short films and live Q&As and industry events.
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