The brownfield site in Mississauga will soon be home to one of the world’s most sustainable, future-ready waterfront communities

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lakeview Community Partners Limited (LCPL) is honoured to announce that Lakeview Village, a vibrant mixed-use community being built on a 177-acre brownfield site along Mississauga’s waterfront, has received the Award of Excellence for Sustainable Development in the 2022 National Urban Design Awards.

Presented by The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), and the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA), the National Urban Design Awards recognize individuals, organizations, firms, and projects that have contributed to enhancing the quality of life and the sustainability of Canadian communities through exceptional and thoughtful urban design.

In recognition of outstanding commitment to sustainability within the urban context, the jury presented Lakeview Village with the Award of Excellence in Sustainable Development, a coveted distinction provided to the project which best demonstrates the principles of sustainable urban development while exemplifying sensitive urban design.

“The proposed reduction in energy consumption centred around wastewater heat recovery and a district level energy plant is commendable,” noted the jury behind Lakeview Village’s selection. “The ’15-minute city’ is walkable and socially sustainable, and the myriad of practical, proven green technologies all come together to make this a model for future sustainable development.”

The Lakeview Village project team includes Sasaki, NAK Design Strategies, Glenn Schnarr & Associates, The Municipal Infrastructure Group, Urbantech Consulting and FVB Energy Incorporated.

“On behalf of LCPL and the incredible team behind the project, it is an honour to receive this designation as we work to transform a place that harmed the lakeshore ecosystem through industrial pollution into a sustainable, future-ready community,” said Brian Sutherland, Vice-President of Development, Argo Development Corporation and development lead for Lakeview Village. “This award represents our approach and big picture thinking with Lakeview Village, which is to bring one of the world’s most sustainable waterfront communities to the shores of Mississauga.”

Driven by LCPL’s long-term vision to build a connected, environmentally conscious and socially responsible community, Lakeview Village’s ’15-minute city’ design will meaningfully contribute to the growth of healthy communities in Canada and set the global standard for sustainable development. Through thoughtful and strategic urban planning, the design promotes sustainable modes of transit and will connect residents through a regional network of parks and trails. The developers have further incorporated a myriad of forward-thinking, cutting-edge technologies to reduce energy consumption, and will also feature a Sustainability Centre to propel the next generation of sustainable innovation locally.

“I’d like to congratulate LCPL and the entire project team for this outstanding achievement, which celebrates our dedication to creating a community that is built for the future with solutions to address climate change, energy resiliency, waste management and mobility challenges,” said Fabio Mazzocco, President at Argo Development Corporation. “Since the beginning, sustainability has been a driving force behind our approach to this project, and we look forward to executing on this mission. We believe Lakeview Village will be a community that sets a new standard for how Canada approaches sustainable development.”

More on the 2022 National Urban Design Awards, here: Canadian projects selected for the 2022 National Urban Design Awards

For complete jury comments, visit: National Urban Design Awards – 2022 Recipient – Sustainable Development

To learn more about Lakeview Village, visit: www.mylakeviewvillage.com.

About NUDA

The RAIC, CIP, and CSLA established the National Urban Design Awards in 2006 to promote awareness of the important role of urban design in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in Canadian cities. The awards recognize the contributions of individuals, organizations, firms, and projects. NUDA is a biennial program and the only national awards program that exclusively recognizes urban design achievement.

About Lakeview Community Partners Limited

Lakeview Community Partners Limited is a partnership of community builders that includes TACC Construction Limited, Greenpark Group, CCI Development Group, Branthaven and Argo Development Corporation. The partnership represents an unprecedented collaboration dedicated to transforming Mississauga’s waterfront through the development of Lakeview Village, a sustainable mixed-use community and all-season destination on the former site of the Lakeview Generating Station, a decommissioned coal-fired power plant. This transformative 177-acre revitalization project will revolutionize the way people live, visit and experience the waterfront through its thoughtful design and curated collection of housing, retail, office and recreational programming. For more information, visit www.mylakeviewvillage.com.

Contacts

Kaiser & Partners, on behalf of Lakeview Community Partners Limited

Lauren Bech-Hansen

416-278-5685

lauren.bechhansen@kaiserpartners.com

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Metrie^®, North America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of millwork solutions, today announces a definitive agreement* to acquire EL & EL Wood Products Corp (“EL & EL”), the premier two-step distributor of moulding, millwork, and door products across the Southwest US.

“Metrie is growing,” commented Kent Bowie, President & CEO, Metrie. “As a company we are committed to bringing the best experience in the industry to our valued partners. However, until today’s announcement, we had a relatively small distribution footprint in California, the fifth largest economy in the world. This acquisition strengthens our efforts to provide the Millwork industry with innovative solutions and will solidify our leadership position for customers across all North American markets. Importantly, Metrie and EL & EL share similar values and approaches to our service offering. We are both family-owned and have been nurturing our customer partnerships for generations with a long-term view to success. Excellence is at the heart of both companies’ brands, and we will continue to cultivate that service excellence, alongside the California team.

“Combined with the 2020 acquisition of our Sacramento MDF manufacturing facility, we will add state-of-the-art distribution and fabrication facilities in Chino and Galt, CA and a talented team that is passionate about supporting their customers. More than anything else, we are excited to welcome the EL & EL team into our broader Metrie family of companies.”

“This transaction is the perfect one for the EL & EL team,” responded Cathy Wong, President & Chairwoman of the Board, EL & EL. “We have been family-owned for more than 50 years, and we want to ensure the excellence of operations and customer service, for which EL & EL is rightly proud, continues long into the future. It is time for me to pass the baton forward. We know that Metrie will take great care of that service promise and continue to grow the business and the relationships with our customers across the Southwest.”

About Metrie^®:

For nearly 100 years, Metrie has helped people transform their homes with high quality millwork products. The Metrie story began in 1926 as a small, family-owned and operated business in Vancouver, B.C. Since then, Metrie’s commitment to innovative design and fine craftsmanship has helped the company expand operations to include six solid wood and MDF manufacturing facilities, plus 24 distribution centers in the U.S. and Canada. Metrie has grown over the last nine decades to become the largest MDF moulding manufacturer in North America. For more information, please visit www.Metrie.com or visit us on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube and Houzz.

*Completion of the Acquisition is subject to U.S. antitrust approval, as well as other conditions customary for a transaction of this nature. The acquisition is expected to close in mid-April. Transaction details will not be disclosed.

Contacts

Jonathan Anthony, Director, Corp. Communications | Jonathan.Anthony@metrie.com | 604-374-3240

Proptech investment and management services firm focused on technology solutions expands its reach through premium Canadian residential real estate brands.

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RealServus announced today that it has acquired online brokerage Property.ca, which includes the Condos.ca and MrLoft.ca brands. These brands complement RealServus’ focus on assembling proven residential real estate and ancillary service brands under one umbrella. Each brand will benefit from improved access to capital, technology and industry expertise as they scale under the RealServus ownership banner.

Launched in 2014, Property.ca along with its brands Condos.ca and MrLoft.ca have quickly risen in the real estate ranks to become the leading tools used to search and analyze all homes and condos for sale and rent in the Greater Toronto Area. With more than a million registered site users and over 1 billion dollars in sales volume in the last year, the brokerage is focused on inventing new tools, implementing innovative new technologies, and continuously introducing better ways to guide consumers and their agents on their real estate journey.

With the support of investors, including a significant investment from Round13 Capital, RealServus is Canada’s leading privately held company focused on increasing market share within the residential real estate sector. This latest acquisition adds to a growing portfolio of proven brands and ancillary service providers that support the industry.

“We are thrilled to bring Property.ca and its 250+ productive agents under the RealServus umbrella as they embody the values of our company and the offering we provide,” said Ron Peddicord, President and co-founder of RealServus. “The technology and innovation fueling each site are ground-breaking. And now, under the RealServus umbrella, we can provide the capital investment needed to fuel ongoing technological innovation and add services and expertise to help them flourish. These investments will help them become the most advanced lead generation tech brokerage in the country and expand into new market segments including new construction.”

Property.ca and its associated brands will continue to operate as Toronto’s leading property search tools.

“The residential real estate and proptech sectors have been on our radar for some time now, and we are thrilled to partner with RealServus to build the leading platform in the space,” said Brahm Klar, Partner at Round13 Capital. “The team at RealServus shares our vision around the potential for this market and has the experience needed to execute on the opportunity.”

Peddicord added, “This acquisition is a major milestone in our plan to invest in individual proptech-enabled brands in the Canadian residential real estate market.”

The transaction has closed, the terms of which have not been disclosed.

About RealServus

RealServus is Canada’s leading proptech investment and management services firm. Together with its strategic technology and capital investment partners, RealServus acquires and transforms residential real estate brands through expertise, technology and investments to accelerate growth. The RealServus brands include Real Access Capital, RealServus Brokerage Services Division, Property.ca, Condos.ca and Mr.Loft.ca.

Visit www.realservus.com

Contacts

Ray McIlroy

Kaiser & Partners

647.680.8316

ray.mcilroy@kaiserpartners.com

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tokens.com Corp. (NEO Exchange Canada: COIN) (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: 76M) (OTCQB US: SMURF) (“Tokens.com” or “the Company”), a publicly-traded company that invests in Web3 crypto assets and businesses linked to the Metaverse and NFTs, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary company Metaverse Group has signed a lease agreement with Skechers USA, Inc. (NYSE: SKX), the third largest athletic footwear brand in the world.

Skechers has leased the equivalent of a 5,000-square-foot space on virtual land owned by Metaverse Group to build an experiential store on the Fashion Street Estate located in the Decentraland Metaverse.

“Our collaboration with Skechers marks a pivotal evolution in our Metaverse strategy. This partnership establishes our subsidiary, Metaverse Group, as one of the first virtual landlords to successfully lease out its Metaverse real estate,” commented Andrew Kiguel, Tokens.com CEO and Metaverse Group Executive Chairman. “We not only own valuable virtual real estate but also generate recurring revenue, similar to landlords in the physical world and online advertising platforms such as large search engines and social media networks.”

“Our Decentraland agreement is an investment in our future,” said Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. “We look forward to embarking on this virtual era, and exploring creative ways for our brand to engage with new customers and audiences as we launch the new Skechers experience.”

Brands seeking to participate in the Metaverse or landowners seeking to sell virtual land are encouraged to reach out to landsales@metaversegroup.com for more information.

About Tokens.com

Tokens.com Corp is a publicly traded Web3 company that owns an inventory of Metaverse, P2E, DeFi and NFT based digital assets. Tokens.com is the majority owner of Metaverse Group, one of the world’s first virtual real estate companies. Hulk Labs, a wholly-owned Tokens.com subsidiary, focuses on investing in Play-to-Earn revenue generating gaming tokens and NFTs. Additionally, Tokens.com owns and stakes crypto assets to earn additional tokens. Through its growing digital assets and NFTs, Tokens.com provides public market investors with a simple and secure way to gain exposure to Web3.

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About Metaverse Group

The Metaverse Group is a vertically integrated NFT based metaverse real estate company. The group, with its global headquarters in Decentraland’s Crypto Valley, also owns an eight-figure real estate portfolio across many leading virtual worlds. The company intends to continue to purchase, develop and rent out its portfolio of real estate assets. Tokens.com, a publicly- traded company, is the majority owner of Metaverse Group.

For further information please visit https://metaversegroup.com

About SKECHERS USA, Inc.

Skechers USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), The Comfort Technology Company™ based in Southern California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children. The Company’s collections are available in the United States and over 180 countries and territories via department and specialty stores, and direct to consumers through 4,306 Company and third-party-owned retail stores and e-commerce websites. The Company manages its international business through a network of global distributors, joint venture partners in Asia, Israel and Mexico, and wholly-owned subsidiaries in Canada, Japan, India, Europe and Latin America. For more information, please visit about.skechers.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

This news release includes certain forward-looking statements as well as management’s objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions. Forward looking statements are frequently identified by such words as “may,” “will,” “plan,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend” and similar words referring to future events and results. Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and expectations of management. All forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including the speculative nature of cryptocurrencies, as described in more detail in our securities filings available at www.sedar.com. Actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and we caution against placing undue reliance thereon. We assume no obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.

Contacts

For further information:

Tokens.com Corp.

Andrew Kiguel, CEO

Telephone: +1-647-578-7490

Email: contact@tokens.com

Jennifer Karkula, Head of Communications

Email: contact@tokens.com

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