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

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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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. 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.

Succession Strategy: Julian Parentela Takes Reins as President and General Manager of Parentela International

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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VAUGHAN, Ontario, Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After more than three decades at the helm, Carlo Parentela has appointed his son, Julian Parentela, as the new President and General Manager of Parentela International.

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  • VAUGHAN, Ontario, Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After more than three decades at the helm, Carlo Parentela has appointed his son, Julian Parentela, as the new President and General Manager of Parentela International.
  • Julian is well-positioned to grow Parentela International to even greater heights.
  • Julian states that he is more committed than ever to growing this legacy and to the ongoing success of all businesses under the Parentela International umbrella.
  • "I am pleased to congratulate Julian Parentela on assuming the roles of President and General Manager of Parentela International, says Hon.

SmartCentres Announces Closing of Acquisition of SmartVMC City Centre Lands, Becomes Largest Landowner in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre

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Thursday, December 23, 2021
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This acquisition more than doubles SmartCentres holdings in SmartVMC, consolidating ownership of the full 105-acre, 20 million square foot development property under SmartCentres and The Penguin Group of Companies.

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  • This acquisition more than doubles SmartCentres holdings in SmartVMC, consolidating ownership of the full 105-acre, 20 million square foot development property under SmartCentres and The Penguin Group of Companies.
  • By virtue of this transaction, SmartCentres has become the largest landowner in Vaughans rapidly growing Downtown.
  • SmartCentres is building a modern world-class City Centre, directly connected to downtown Toronto via the TTCs Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Subway Station, located at the centre of the property.
  • SmartLiving, SmartCentres wholly owned in-house residential development platform, is actively developing thousands of residential units at SmartVMC.

SmartCentres Doubles Ownership in SmartVMC City Centre, Becomes Largest Landowner in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. SmartLiving Set to Grow.

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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This more than doubles SmartCentres interest in SmartVMC, uniting ownership across the property and making SmartCentres the largest landowner in Vaughans dynamic TTC subway-connected Downtown.

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  • This more than doubles SmartCentres interest in SmartVMC, uniting ownership across the property and making SmartCentres the largest landowner in Vaughans dynamic TTC subway-connected Downtown.
  • These 53 acres represent the most strategic property in the country for SmartCentres REIT, said Mitchell Goldhar, Executive Chairman and CEO of SmartCentres.
  • With 45,000 people expected to ultimately call SmartVMC home, it is the jewel in the crown of SmartCentres portfolio.
  • SmartLiving, SmartCentres wholly owned in-house residential development platform, is poised to grow exponentially with this acquisition.

SmartCentres unveils the PXL Gallery, Canada’s largest low-resolution LED public art installation

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (SmartCentres) (TSX:SRU.UN) officially unveils the PXL Gallery, a 10,000 square foot low resolution LED permanent art installation in SmartVMC, its flagship 100-acre master-planned city centre in Vaughan.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (SmartCentres) (TSX:SRU.UN) officially unveils the PXL Gallery, a 10,000 square foot low resolution LED permanent art installation in SmartVMC, its flagship 100-acre master-planned city centre in Vaughan.
  • The PXL Gallery is only one of many high-impact art installations that have debuted in Vaughans new city centre this summer.
  • The PXL Gallery at SmartVMC introduces digital art, a progressive contemporary art form that is on the rise, says Mitchell Goldhar, Executive Chairman, SmartCentres.
  • Just as a traditional art gallery showcases featured artists, the PXL Gallerys digital flexibility enables artists exhibits to rotate on-demand.