NATIONAL: Empowered Women is a free, online event that will showcase impactful, female-identifying leaders, providing students an opportunity to connect and explore through informative and interactive sessions, panels and more on March 26. The event is being presented by World of Choices by Junior Achievement South Western Ontario and Junior Achievement Waterloo Region.
CALGARY: After receiving a $35 million donation, Calgary’s Glenbow has become the first major Canadian museum to permanently offer free general admission. The generous payment came from the JR Shaw family to celebrate the legacy of JR Shaw himself as a legendary businessman and founder of Shaw Communications and Corus Entertainment. The Glenbow building is currently undergoing a top-to-bottom renovation that will transform its 312,000 square feet of space. Upon the building's reopening, it will be renamed the JR Shaw Centre for Arts & Culture.
EDMONTON: The historic Coliseum Inn, which was built in 1983, has closed its doors. The 98-room building will undergo renovations and reopen as permanent affordable housing units. The city and federal government have already announced similar plans for Edmonton’s Sands Hotel on Fort Road and the Days Inn on University Avenue. The project will cost a total of $18 million; $7 million will come from the city, and the rest will be paid by the federal government.
TORONTO: The Toronto International Film Festival will return in person from Sept. 8-18. In addition to screenings, the 47th edition of the event, which follows two years of digital-first events, is expected to include an opening-night party, an industry conference and various dinners, networking events, press conferences and award galas.
VANCOUVER: Sneaker Con Vancouver will feature some of the latest products from Nike, Jordan, Adidas, Yeezy and New Balance, as well as streetwear and collectibles from brands like Supreme and Be@rbrick. Attendees can also bring sneakers from their own personal collection to sell, show off or trade with others. The event will take place March 5 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
