Store opens November 10 with a free sandwich and drink for the first 100 customers in line and special promotions throughout the week

GUELPH, Ont., October 30, 2026 – Jimmy John’s will open its 20th Canadian location in Guelph on November 10. The restaurant is located at 30 Clair Rd W Unit 3, near the intersection of Clair Road and Gordon Street in the city’s south end. This opening marks the brand’s continued expansion in Southern Ontario, following its Canadian debut in November 2024.

To mark the opening, the first 100 guests on November 10 will receive a complimentary regular six-inch sandwich and a 16-ounce drink. From November 10 to 13, classic sandwiches will be available for $5. On November 14 and 15, guests purchasing a large 12-inch sandwich will receive a complimentary combo upgrade.

The Guelph location is locally owned and operated by Todd Beazley, serving residents, students, and workers in the city’s south end. Mayor Cam Guthrie is expected to attend the grand opening.

"Opening our 20th Canadian location is a major milestone for Jimmy John's as we continue to expand across the country," said Mike Warren, Director of Operations at Jimmy John's. "We're looking forward to welcoming the Guelph community and providing its members with our fresh, made-to-order sandwiches ."

Jimmy John’s is known for its daily fresh-baked bread, hand-sliced meats and cheeses, and made-to-order sandwiches, offering guests a quick, convenient meal option.

The Guelph restaurant will operate daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

For more information, follow Jimmy John’s on Instagram at instagram.com/jimmyjohns.ca or visit JimmyJohns.ca.

Lake Louise Chef Advances to National Culinary Competition as Post Hotel & Spa Prepares to Debut Chef’s Stübli on November 12

LAKE LOUISE, Alberta, [October 29, 2026] – Post Hotel & Spa is proud to announce that Chef de Cuisine Rupert Garcia has been awarded both the Gold Medal and People’s Choice Award at Canada’s Great Kitchen Party, celebrating his culinary artistry, exceptional technique and creative expression of Canadian cuisine.

The dual recognition marks an extraordinary achievement for Garcia, who will now advance to the national stage of the competition alongside Chef of Distinction Duncan Ly, representing Alberta among some of the country’s most accomplished culinary talents.

“Canada’s Great Kitchen Party is truly the culinary Olympics for chefs in this country, and to receive both the Gold Medal and People’s Choice Award is an incredible honour,” says Chef Rupert Garcia. “I am immensely proud of our team and the passion, dedication and creativity they bring to the kitchen every day. This achievement belongs to all of us. To have our work recognized by both the judges and guests makes it even more meaningful, and I couldn't be more excited to represent Alberta as we move on to the next stage of the competition.”

The achievement comes at an exciting moment for Post Hotel & Spa as the celebrated Relais & Châteaux property prepares to unveil Chef’s Stübli, an intimate new culinary experience opening November 12, 2026.

Led by Chef Garcia alongside Head Sommelier Kristie Boschman, Chef’s Stübli welcomes just 20 guests each evening for an expressive six-course tasting menu that celebrates exceptional ingredients, contemporary technique and the art of gracious hospitality.

In celebration of Garcia’s remarkable achievement, a version of his Gold Medal and People’s Choice Award-winning dish will be featured as a course on the inaugural Chef’s Stübli menu, offering guests a rare opportunity to experience the creativity and craftsmanship that earned him top honours at Canada’s Great Kitchen Party.

For Post Hotel & Spa, Garcia’s success reflects a longstanding commitment to culinary excellence and the talented individuals who continue to shape its reputation as one of Canada's premier dining destinations.

A proud member of Relais & Châteaux, recognized with One MICHELIN Key and a recipient of Wine Spectator's Grand Award since 2002, Post Hotel & Spa continues to build upon its celebrated culinary legacy while embracing a new generation of culinary leadership.

Chef’s Stübli opens November 12, 2026, with one intimate seating Thursday through Saturday evenings. The six-course tasting menu is priced at $180 per person, plus applicable taxes and gratuities, with optional wine pairings available.  To reserve, guests may reserve online via Chef’s Stübli Open Table Experience here.

October 26,  2026 – Toronto, ON – Lactalis Canada Foodservice – a division of Canadian dairy leader Lactalis Canada – was recognized with Gordon Food Service (GFS) prestigious North America Cornerstone Partner Award at the 2026 Vendor Involvement Process (VIP) Awards in Wyoming, Michigan. This marks the fourth year that Lactalis Canada has been recognized with a Cornerstone award for supplier excellence. 

"Receiving Gordon Food Service's North America Cornerstone Partner Award is an incredible honour and reflects the dedication of our teams across the country," said Iven Zanardo, General Manager, Foodservice, Ingredients & Export Division at Lactalis Canada. “From the quality of our dairy products and strength of our portfolio to customer service and dependable supply chain execution, this award reflects the collective efforts of teams across our business. Most importantly, it speaks to the trusted partnership we have built with Gordon Food Service and our shared commitment to creating value for customers across North America.”

Hosted by food distributor Gordon Food Service, the Vendor Involvement Process (VIP) Awards recognize suppliers for excellence in continuous improvement, service quality, strategic alignment, supply chain effectiveness, vision and branding initiatives, and overall partnership performance. For more information on the 2026 Gordon Food Service Awards, click HERE. 

TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2026 /CNW/ -- Pür & Simple, The Better Breakfast Brand, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the opening of its 75th restaurant and first downtown Toronto location at 110 Harbour Street.

Founded in Laval, Quebec, in 2016, Pür & Simple set out to reinvent the traditional breakfast experience. Today, the Canadian-born brand is expanding across Canada and the United States, bringing creative dishes, quality ingredients and its promise of better food, better service and better vibes to more communities.

What started as a vision to move breakfast beyond the greasy spoon has become a brand built around the guest experience, from what arrives at the table to how guests feel when they walk through the door.

Located near Toronto's waterfront, the new restaurant brings Pür & Simple's vibrant breakfast and brunch experience to residents, professionals and visitors in the heart of the city. Guests can expect the brand's signature creative breakfast dishes, welcoming atmosphere and genuine hospitality.

"Ten years ago, we opened our first restaurant with a dream of making breakfast something people would get excited about," said Ritou Maloni, Co-Founder, President and COO of Pür & Simple. "To reach 75 restaurants and open our first downtown Toronto location is something I'm incredibly proud of. But this milestone is really about the people who got us here: our Franchise Partners, our teams and the guests who believed in us. As we grow, our commitment to great food, genuine hospitality and making every guest feel special will never change."

The opening marks another step in Pür & Simple's growth while reinforcing its commitment to welcoming spaces, memorable guest experiences and connections with the communities it serves.

The new Pür & Simple restaurant is located at 110 Harbour Street, Unit 106, Toronto, Ontario, and is now open to guests.

For more information, visit www.pursimple.com