MONTREAL, June 6, 2025 — Second Cup Café, Canada's premier specialty coffee retailer, celebrated the official opening of its 179th location in Canada yesterday, at the Kipling GO Transit Bus Terminal in Etobicoke, Ontario—a major transit hub connecting Toronto to Mississauga and other regions of the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area, surrounded by vibrant residential and commercial developments. The opening celebration included over 100 customers ready to receive free hot and cold beverage samples as well as baked good samples, coupons for future purchases over the month ahead, and 15% discounts off all items on the grand opening celebration day.

“The Kipling GO Transit Bus Terminal Second Cup kiosk is a perfect example of how we’re evolving to meet the needs of modern commuters—combining convenience, quality, and a fresh new design to deliver an elevated coffee experience on the go,” says Cendrine Lavigne, Marketing Director of Second Cup. “We’re excited to serve great coffee and be a part of the daily routines of thousands of people passing through Kipling GO Transit Bus Terminal each day.”

This new 500+ square-foot kiosk brings the premium coffee experience to one of the city’s busiest commuter corridors. Located at the most western stop for the TTC subway on the Bloor Line, and as a final stop for the MiWay bus system (Mississauga Transit), the café in the station is nestled amid a bustling community of condominiums, office towers, and QSR restaurants, making it a convenient stop for busy commuters and local residents alike.

The Kipling GO Transit Bus Terminal Second Cup location joins five other Second Cup locations in the Etobicoke area and is part of the brand’s continued commitment to serving high-quality beverages and food.

To mark the occasion, Second Cup hosted a celebratory grand opening event on June 5. All customers received a special discount, and complimentary product coupons were distributed throughout the day.

The new location is owned and operated by seasoned Second Cup franchisees Kartik Behl, Gemma Behl, and Harry Sidhu. Together, they manage a portfolio of nine Second Cup cafés, including locations at the University of Toronto St. George campus, Commerce Court, and Heartland in Mississauga.

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Toronto, Ontario, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BarBurrito is proud to announce the results of its recent partnership with NBA stars
Kelly Olynyk and Gradey Dick—raising an incredible $54,083 for Buckets & Borders, a non-profit committed to revitalizing basketball courts and uniting communities through sport.

In January 2025, BarBurrito tipped off the year with a high-impact campaign featuring two limited-time menu items: The Classic Kelly and The Hungry Gradey. For every item sold, $1 was donated to Buckets & Borders. Thanks to the overwhelming support from
our fans and communities across Canada, we surpassed our $25,000 donation pledge—more than doubling our goal.

“We couldn’t be more grateful to our guests and to Kelly and Gradey for helping us turn a delicious idea into real community impact,” said Alex Shtein, Founder & CEO of BarBurrito. “This campaign wasn’t just about burritos—it was about giving back to our community that has always supported us.”

A Slam Dunk for Communities

Buckets & Borders has been working to transform outdoor basketball spaces and empower youth through art, sport, and culture. Funds raised will go directly toward refurbishing courts and supporting youth-led programming in underserved
neighborhoods.

“This partnership was about more than fundraising—it was about hope, access, and bringing people together,” said Justin Lee, Co-Founder of Buckets & Borders. “BarBurrito’s commitment has made a tangible difference, and we’re just getting started.”

What’s Next?

BarBurrito continues to look for opportunities to support causes that matter through its “Food for Every Mood” platform and beyond. Stay tuned for more community-driven initiatives throughout 2025.

Vancouver, BC, June 5, 2025 - Taan hai a-roi (eat deliciously), Vancouver! Chef Angus An’s highly-anticipated new restaurant, Sainam (1235 Davie Street), officially has an opening date. On June 13, 2025, guests will get the chance to experience the bold Northeastern Thai flavours of Isaan in Vancouver’s West End neighbourhood, from seven Som Tum (papaya salad) varieties, shareable dishes, to creative beverages (non-alcoholic to start), and Thai bar snacks.

“My family and I spend a lot of time in Isaan, close to our home in Thailand, and Sainam is our love letter to the region – both in the food and the space,” explains An, owner of , which also includes , , , and . “The region has incredible energy and distinct, diverse flavours. We’ve poured that inspiration into every detail and look forward to welcoming guests into the space and introducing them to the wonderful cuisine of Isaan."

The menu, developed by An with Sainam head chef Poom Sikarin Sirisupanon, a native of Khon Kaen in the Isaan region, features a dedicated Som Tum “bar” with seven different green papaya salad flavours, including: the classic Som Tum Thai with peanuts and dried shrimp; Som Tum Lao, a Laotian-style salad with salt cured blue crabs and fermented fish sauce; Som Tum Luang Prabang, featuring ribbon-style papaya, made famous in Luang Prabang; and Fried Papaya Salad with papaya fritters.

The rest of the menu is designed for sharing, with dishes rooted in Isaan culinary traditions. Highlights include: Wichian Buri Grilled Chicken, featuring half of a Fraser Valley Loong Kong Chicken, grilled until aromatic and juicy; Laab Chicken, made with minced chicken thigh tossed with Isaan herbs, toasted rice powder, and crispy skin; and Tom Saep Baby Pork Ribs, a hot and sour soup with tender braised pork ribs.

There’s also Pad Mee Korat, a punchy stir-fried rice noodle dish with crispy pork jowl, inspired by the Korat-style Pad Thai; and Gaeng Phet Gai, a rich red curry of braised chicken and lotus root. Many of the dishes can be enjoyed with jasmine sticky rice, a staple of the region.

For drinks, Sainam will launch with non-alcoholic options first (liquor license to come), featuring spirit-free cocktails by Tony Limchai, the award-winning bartender from Maenam and recent finalist in Beyond NOA, Canada’s first Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Competition. Guests can pair the beverages with bar snacks such as Isaan Sausage and Fried Chicken Wings marinated with maekwem spice, fried shallots, and herbs.

“Dishes from Isaan have very specific flavour profiles – it’s humble, rustic, and honest,” adds An. “It’s food that’s meant to be shared. When guests walk through our doors, I want them to feel transported to Thailand.”

The 1,200-square-foot space, featuring 40 seats, has been reimagined to reflect the energy of Isaan through pops of colour, natural textures, and special decorative accents, and personally worked on much of the millwork himself, blending clean lines with handcrafted elements, especially around the focal bar. The result is a bright, welcoming and casual eatery that honours the spirit of Northeastern Thailand.

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Toronto, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Removing the 5% GST on all restaurant food would save Canadians $5.4 billion in taxes annually and create 80,000 new jobs, according to new economic analysis by Restaurants Canada.

“Canadians are struggling with affordability and worried about their jobs. Removing the sales tax from prepared food, including the food sold at restaurants, would not only provide them with some relief, but bolster the economy,” said Kelly Higginson, President and CEO of Restaurants Canada. “The recent GST/HST holiday showed us that making all food tax-free stimulates spending, creates jobs and protects restaurants from bankruptcy. We urge the new federal government to make it permanent as part of their plan to address Canada’s economic challenges.”

Currently, prepared food is subject to sales tax, but groceries, as well as many frozen and ready-to-heat meals, are tax-free.

The recent GST/HST holiday, which removed sales tax from restaurant food among other items, led to a 8.6% increase in commercial foodservice sales in January. January and February 2025 also saw a 50% year-over-year decrease in foodservice bankruptcies, as well as the creation of 24,000 new jobs, more than the previous 12 months combined.

Based on these data, Restaurants Canada estimates that permanently removing the 5% GST on all food would lead to:

• 64,300 new foodservice jobs (40% of which are likely to go to people under 25)
• 15,685 additional spinoff jobs in related industries
• 2,680 new restaurants
• $5.4 billion in tax savings to consumers
• $1.5 billion in additional tax revenue and EI savings for government

“Prepared food is no longer just a luxury for Canadians,” added Higginson. “Whether its students grabbing lunch on their break, working parents picking up a meal for the family on the way home from soccer practice, or seniors getting meal delivery, many Canadians rely on prepared food to feed themselves, and they should not be taxed for it.”

The savings from exempting all food from sales taxes would disproportionately benefit lower income households, who spend a greater share of their budgets on food than higher income households. More spending in the foodservice sector also has a greater effect in the economy at large than other sectors: for every $1 in sales, the foodservice industry generates $1.80 in economic output, compared to $1.56 generated by other industries.

“This measure is an investment in Canadians’ quality of life and in the foodservice businesses that drive the economies of every community across the country,” added Higginson. “Food is food and should be treated equally, regardless of where it was purchased. It’s time to fix this unfair tax burden on food.”

Canadians can support Restaurant Canada’s campaign to exempt all food from sales tax at .