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Museum of Toronto Proved Demand for Toronto’s Kids TV Legacy. Let’s Build Something Permanent.

Events & Pop-ups
Ed Conroy co-curated Harbourfront's sold-out exhibition. In March, the artifacts return to storage and Toronto goes back to having nothing permanent.

AIRE Ancient Baths Opens 23,000 sq ft Toronto Location in Portland Commons

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Spanish thermal bathing brand secures major retail space at Portland Commons, adding to King West's growing wellness cluster

Toronto Retail Trends 2026: The 800-1,800 Square Foot Sweet Spot

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Why some Toronto retail spaces lease in weeks while others sit vacant for years—and what one bad deal costs QSR brands

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Hundreds of Starbucks Workers Face Job Loss as Chain Closes Stores Across Toronto

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Tim Hortons Opens First Standalone TimShop at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

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Coffee chain tests experiential retail strategy with plushie activation targeting holiday shoppers

SHEIN Pop-Up Returns to CF Toronto Eaton Centre Amid Major Retail Transformation

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Ten-day pop-up occupies former Banana Republic space as Hudson's Bay fights for survival and Optimize Wealth moves into historic Bank of Toronto building

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