Waterloo, ON, March 30, 2026 – Second Cup Café has opened a new location at 255 King Street North, marking the brand’s first café in Uptown Waterloo while growing its presence in one of the region’s most active urban corridors.

Located along King Street in the heart of Uptown, the café is positioned to serve a high-traffic mix of residents, students, and professionals, serving a convenient spot for premium coffee in a walkable, centrally located setting. The café is owned and operated by local franchisees Anil Pablani and Minal Pablani.

“Uptown Waterloo is a growing hub with a strong mix of students, professionals, and local residents,” says Roxane Desjardins, Marketing Director at Second Cup. “This location allows us to meet that demand with a space designed for both convenience and everyday routine, whether it’s a morning coffee or a place to connect throughout the day.”

The grand opening is on April 2 and starts at 11:00 a.m. Member of Parliament Bardish Chagger as well as local Mayor Dorothy McCabe and Councillor Julie Wright will be in attendance. Guests are invited to visit the café on opening day, where 50 customers between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. will receive a complimentary coffee.

For more information, please visit secondcup.com.

MONTRÉAL, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saputo Inc. (TSX: SAP) (we, Saputo or the Company) announced today that Linda Mantia has been appointed to its Board of Directors as an independent director.

Ms. Mantia is a corporate director and former senior executive with experience in operations, technology, and enterprise transformation across global organizations. She currently serves on the boards of Maple Leaf Foods and Liberty Mutual Corporation, and previously served on the boards of McKesson Corporation and Dayforce Inc.

From 2016 to 2019, Ms. Mantia was Chief Operating Officer of Manulife Financial Corporation, where she led global operations and oversaw the company’s digital, advanced analytics, and automation initiatives, including artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Previously, she held senior leadership roles at Royal Bank of Canada, following earlier experience as a consultant with McKinsey & Company.

Ms. Mantia holds a law degree from Queen’s University. She has been recognized twice as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network.

“Linda brings extensive experience in operations, technology, and enterprise transformation across global organizations, along with considerable governance experience,” said Lino A. Saputo, Executive Chair of the Board. “We are pleased to welcome her to our Board and value the perspective she will bring as Saputo continues to advance its strategic priorities.”

Ms. Mantia will sit on the Company’s Audit Committee.

Winnipeg, MB, March 27, 2026 – Jimmy John’s is expanding its presence in Manitoba with the opening of a new location at Kenaston Village, 1857B Grant Ave. The restaurant marks the brand’s fourth location in Winnipeg and is owned and operated by local franchisees Mark Beyer and Derek Nieroda. The opening reflects continued demand for fresh, freaky fast sandwiches in Winnipeg, along with ongoing investment by local operators in the market.

Beyer and Nieroda continue to invest in the community, creating approximately 15 to 20 new jobs with this latest opening. The Grant Avenue restaurant offers Jimmy John’s signature freaky fresh, freaky fast sandwiches in a convenient and accessible location for residents, students and nearby businesses.

“Our continued expansion in Winnipeg reflects the strong support we’ve received from the community,” says Mike Warren, Director of Operations at Foodtastic, the master franchisor of Jimmy John’s in Canada. “We’re proud to watch our franchisees keep growing and to see how they bring more employment opportunities while serving up the quality Jimmy John’s is known for.”

The opening was marked by a community event featuring appearances by Winnipeg Blue Bombers mascots and a promotion offering the first 100 guests a free sandwich and a 16-oz drink.

“We believe in being more than just a restaurant. We want to be an active part of the community we serve,” says Mark Beyer, franchisee of the Pembina and Kenaston Village locations.

Beyond its restaurant operations, Jimmy John’s is committed to community engagement. The brand plans to continue to build partnerships with a wide range of local organizations.

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TORONTO, March 26, 2026 /CNW/ - La Tablée des Chefs is proud to announce a new partnership with the Toronto District School Board, enabling the rollout of the Kitchen Brigade program in 10 secondary schools in the Greater Toronto Area, as early as 2026.

Thanks to this collaboration, more young people will have access to hands-on and fun workshops that help them develop culinary skills and food autonomy, in a spirit of genuine camaraderie.

Designed for high school students, the Kitchen Brigades program offers a series of workshops led by culinary professionals. Over the course of the sessions, youth will:

• discover the basics of healthy eating;
• learn simple and accessible cooking techniques;
• build awareness of food waste and food insecurity;
• take on motivating, meaningful challenges;
• take part in friendly inter-school competitions.

Through these activities, the program helps young people build self-confidence in an engaging way. It also underscores the importance of raising the bar and reaching new heights, altogether in true brigade fashion!

"For over two decades, we've seen how cooking can be a powerful driver of confidence, independence, and sharing among young people. Bringing the Kitchen Brigades to Toronto means giving even more students the chance to develop essential life skills, while discovering the joy of cooking and eating together."

• Jean-François Archambault, Founder and General Director, La Tablée des Chefs

Active in Canada for several years, the Kitchen Brigades program is recognized for its human-centred, inclusive approach, using cooking as a tool for learning, expression, and connection. This partnership marks a new step in the program's implementation and in La Tablée des Chefs' commitment to supporting young people wherever they may be, offering practical and meaningful solutions.