VANCOUVER, BC (December 18, 2025) —  is giving Ramen lovers an early Christmas gift by announcing that two of new locations will open their doors this December starting with a new restaurant that soft opens in Vancouver’s Commercial Drive-Broadway neighbourhood today, Wednesday, Dec. 18^th at 1661 East Broadway.

Located in the former Hon’s Wonton House, the 1,200-sq.-ft. Commercial-Broadway outpost will be open 11 a.m. to midnight daily for dine-in, take-out and delivery during its soft open phase and seats 26 guests with a patio offering an additional 14 seats expected to open in the spring of 2026.

The popular chain will continue adding to its family of restaurants with four new openings that include its first Burnaby location — a 1,080-sq-ft. restaurant in the Gilmore district at 140-4112 Lougheed Hwy. with seating for 33 that is slated to open in late December — and three more in late January and early February of 2026.

The New Year will see Kinton Ramen open a 1,300-sq.-ft. spot in Richmond at 7899 Templeton Road that will seat up to 46; a 1,652-sq.-ft. location on Vancouver Island in Victoria University Heights at 104-1520 McKenzie Ave. that seats 46; and a 1,300-sq.-ft. spot with seating for 38 in Sunwood Square that will mark its first Coquitlam location and the 12th location for the popular brand across BC.

Kinton Ramen has grown to include more than 30 locations across Canada in major hubs like Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, with other restaurants in BC at Marine Gateway (434 SW Marine Dr.), Point Grey at UBC (6111 University Blvd.), North Vancouver (#105 - 1325 Lonsdale Avenue), Surrey (#103 - 13639 George Junction), Robson Street (420 Robson St.), Kelowna (570 Bernard Ave.) and Victoria (813 Wharf St.).

The menu at all locations — developed by Kinton Ramen Executive Chef Aki Urata — showcases a range of hearty ramen bowls prepared with slow-cooked pork or chicken broth in five distinct styles — Original, Shoyu, Miso, Spicy Garlic and Spicy Jalapeño — as well as a selection of four vegetarian bowls featuring a 100-percent plant-based broth in Original, Veg Shoyu, Veg Miso and Veg Spicy varieties. Ramen bowls will be served with a choice of thick, thin or shirataki noodles and finished with traditional and modern toppings like bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, scallion, nori, and sweet corn.

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December 17, 2025 – Toronto, ON – Lactalis Canada Foodservice, a division of Canadian dairy leader Lactalis Canada, is pleased to introduce the Lactalis Culinary Companion Scholarship in partnership with We Care – a charitable organization dedicated to supporting children, youth and adults living with disabilities across Canada. 

Aimed at breaking down barriers in the kitchen to empower culinary students with disabilities, the new Lactalis Culinary Companion Scholarship is a one-time award of $4,000 designed to support one outstanding culinary student living with a disability. 

“This initiative is more than financial support – it’s a celebration of talent, perseverance, and the power of inclusive opportunities,” said We Care Executive Director, Maria Collins. “By investing in future chefs, Lactalis Canada and WeCare aim to help individuals living with disabilities turn their culinary dreams into reality.” 

“This scholarship reflects our shared commitment to empowering future culinary leaders,” said Iven Zanardo, General Manager, Foodservice and Ingredients & Exports at Lactalis Canada. “By supporting students in culinary arts, Lactalis Canada Foodservice and We Care aim to break down barriers and create pathways for success.” 

Eligible applicants must be enrolled in a recognized post-secondary Culinary Arts program in Canada. The recipient will be selected at the discretion of a select committee appointed by WeCare and the scholarship award will be presented at the 2026 WeCare Gala.

Applications are now open and eligible students must apply before February 28, 2026. For more information on the Lactalis Culinary Companion Scholarship, including where to submit your application, visit the Lactalis Canada Culinary Companionship page on the We Care website HERE.

Mississauga, Ont., December 16, 2024 – A new Tim Hortons location will soon open up within the Rabba Marché located at 12 Harrison Garden Blvd, in North York. The Tim Hortons is set to open just before Christmas, marking the 15th coffee shop within Rabba’s network of trusted, 24/7, community-focused stores in the Greater Toronto Area.

“We’re honoured to open our 15th Tim Hortons location,” said Rick Rabba, President of Rabba Fine Foods.  “This partnership helps us offer a wider range of delicious items and well-loved experiences that our customers expect. Tim Hortons truly has captured the hearts and taste buds of us Canadians, myself included!”

Rabba has served the North York community for over 20 years from the Harrison Garden Blvd. location.   While the Rabba Marché remains open 24/7, the new in-house Tim Hortons counter will operate daily from 6am to 10pm, offering a full range of Tim Hortons baked goods, breakfast and beverage offerings.   

To celebrate the opening, Tim Hortons customers will receive free cookies on opening day, with more giveaways throughout the week.

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Calgary, Alta., December 16, 2025 - Second Cup Café announces the opening of its newest café location in the Trinity Hills area of Calgary, which officially opened its doors on December 15.

The new Trinity Hills café, located at 435 Na’a Common employs nine team members and is situated near Olympic Plaza, offering guests a welcoming space to enjoy Second Cup’s premium coffee, specialty beverages, and food offerings while connecting with the surrounding community.

“As a proud member of the local community, opening this Second Cup is incredibly meaningful to me,” said Ravinder Dhillon, Franchisee, Second Cup Trinity Hills. “Second Cup is a brand with strong Canadian roots and a commitment to quality and community, and I’m excited to bring that experience to guests in this growing area of Calgary.”

The opening reflects Second Cup’s continued growth across Canada and its focus on partnering with passionate local franchisees who are deeply connected to their communities.

“Ravinder and his team are eager and ready to offer our homegrown Canadian coffee culture to residents and visitors to Trinity Hills,” says Otman Haouzi, Brand Leader of Second Cup. “Today, perhaps more than in recent years, Canadians are looking for in-person connections as a way to combat social isolation, screen time or an over-extended schedule, and that’s why having a local coffee shop is so vital to any community. We look forward to bringing our Second Cup experience to new guests in this growing area of the city”.

This is Dhillon’s first franchise with the Second Cup brand and his second franchising venture overall, following his experience as a Pita Pit franchisee in Airdrie.

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