TORONTO — Pizza Nova’s friends, family and business associates gathered at Toronto’s Liberty Grand last night to commemorate the chain’s 50th birthday.

To start the festivities, Domenic Primucci (pictured), president, and son of the founder, Sam, presented a cheque to the Scarborough, Ont.-based Variety Village children’s charity for more than $76,000.

OAKVILLE, Ont. — After eight years and more than $7 million invested towards providing coffee farmers in Guatemala, Honduras, Brazil and Colombia with essential business skills in bringing their product to market, Tim Hortons has introduced its Partnership Blend coffee, sourced entirely from its partner farmers.

“The Coffee Partnership was conceived eight years ago with the singular purpose of improving the lives of small-scale coffee farmers by tackling the economic, social and environmental aspects of farming,” said Bill Moir, chief brand and marketing officer, Tim Hortons.

TORONTO — McDonald’s Canada has launched the Signature McWrap, a full-sized chicken wrap available in three flavours at participating restaurants across the country.

“McDonald's has always revolutionized the way people eat and drink on the go with iconic menu offerings that Canadians know and love. We're continuing that tradition today as we introduce our game-changing Signature McWrap," said John Betts, president and CEO, McDonald's Canada.

TORONTO — Following the appointment of new president and CEO, Marc Caira, last week, the company has announced the election of its Board of Directors.