Tag Archives: Wayfinding

Honouring an iconic Canadian brand

By Holly Douglass In the fall of 2021, Molson Coors Beverage Company moved out of their Rue Notre Dame brewery in Montreal and into their new, more modern home across the St. Lawrence River in Longueuil, Que. Molson was founded in 1786 by John Molson. In 2005, Molson merged with American giant MillerCoors to become Molson…

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MTO approves Callander highway signage request

Callander’s request for new highway signage has been approved by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO). New entrance signs will be installed at all municipal boundary points as well. According to a report in thestar.com, the ministry approved the new signs, including the Callander logo, for installation at all provincial highway entrance points and the Nosbonsing…

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Registration for WOO Global Congress now open

Registration is open for the World Out of Home Organization’s (WOO) in-person Global Congress to be held in Toronto on May 25-27. The Congress will be held at the Sheraton Toronto Centre Hotel, 123 Queen St. W. An international speaker program which includes decision-makers from out of home, the wider global advertising industry, analysts, and…

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City of Fernie to replace welcome sign

Councillors from Fernie, B.C., have voted to award a $342,000 contract to an Edmonton-based company for the design of new signage around town, including the replacement of the ‘Welcome to Fernie’ sign. According to a news report from thefreepress.com, the funds are from grants the city was awarded by the province in early 2021, to…

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PPDS and Key Digital partnership to support food industries

A new partnership between PPDS, a global provider of Philips digital signage, and Key Digital, a manufacturer of digital video distribution and control systems, is bringing new levels of greater business opportunities and outcomes for the food industries.  Part of PPDS’ strategy to support and bring dedicated solutions to the food and beverage industry, the…

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Transforming vacant building fronts into digital screens

Captivate, North America’s location-based digital video network, launched Captivate Windowfront, a state-of-the-art media product that transforms vacant urban building fronts into digital out-of-home screens. Captivate Windowfront, a sales representation partnership with FrontRunner Technologies, combines Captivate’s ad sales expertise with FrontRunner’s projection technology to deliver large-format digital advertising solutions at scale within major Canadian urban centres….

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Lunar New Year-themed wraps found on TTC vehicles

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) vehicles have been decorated with their first Lunar New Year-themed wraps thanks to the TTC’s wayfinding and signage coordinator, Brenda Tong. “The TTC is proud to observe the Year of the Tiger with transit riders and our employees. This occasion invites us to recognize and celebrate the diversity of our…

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Revitalization project coming to Canso, Nova Scotia

Revitalizations are coming to the Town of Canso, Nova Scotia to encourage residents and tourists to explore the community and attract investors. According to a news report on thestar.com, Cape Breton-Canso MP Mike Kelloway announced $103,781 in funding for Canso through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF). The funds will go towards upgrades to Main…

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