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City approval on minor variances a positive step forward
Update #51 The City of Toronto’s Committee of Adjustment approved the full slate of minor variances presented by the International...
May 17, 20192 min read


Donor Profile: Simon Wookey’s spirit of giving comes straight from the heart
Update #50 For Simon Wookey, making a $150,000 donation to the new International Estonian Centre (IEC) to support the creation of a...
May 8, 20193 min read


Age-friendly design a key consideration at the new International Estonian Centre
Update #49 “An age-friendly community responds to both the opportunities and challenges of an aging population by creating physical and...
Apr 23, 20192 min read


Capital Campaign events introduce the "Viru Vanemad" level of giving
Update #48 The “Kalevipoja Laud” category (gifts of $100,000+) for the new International Estonian Centre capital campaign has raised...
Apr 17, 20191 min read


Design update at Community Engagement Session reflected user groups’ input
Update #47 An engaged and enthusiastic audience came out to the Estonian House March 27 to hear from the project team on significant...
Apr 4, 20193 min read


Next Phase of Capital Campaign is Launched
Update #46 Capital Campaign gaining strong momentum with “naming opportunities” as next phase of reaching out to donors is launched. An...
Mar 20, 20192 min read


Consultations with Community on the Design of the International Estonian Centre Progressing
Update #45 The design development process for the new International Estonian Centre (IEC) is progressing smoothly, and the project team...
Mar 20, 20192 min read


New centre design developments will top community engagement session agenda on March 27
Update #44 Calling all Estonian community members in the Toronto area! You are invited to a Community Engagement Session on March 27 to...
Mar 13, 20192 min read


Conversation with Urve Tamberg, Executive Manager of the Steering Committee, IEC Project
Update #43 The International Estonian Centre, opening 2021 in downtown Toronto, will be a dynamic hub showcasing our rich heritage and...
Mar 1, 20195 min read


Project team presented to Pensionaride klubi on February 14 , 2019
Update #41 Less than a week after a lively information session with Lasteaed parents, with many of the youngest in our community in...
Feb 20, 20191 min read


“This will be our home” - Updates presented at Community Engagement Session
Update #40a A warm and convivial crowd turned out on February 9, 2019, to the International Estonian Centre (IEC) Community Engagement...
Feb 14, 20191 min read


Colouring Contest Winners!
EC Update #40B The International Estonian Centre (IEC) invited the community to the grand opening of its Welcome Centre at the Estonian...
Feb 13, 20191 min read


IEC Hosts Project Update Event in Hamilton
EC Update #40C Representatives from the International Estonian Centre (IEC) project team took to the road on Jan. 24 to present a project...
Feb 12, 20191 min read


Feb 1, 20191 min read


The results are in! Communications survey will help guide community outreach
Update #39 The Estonian Centre Project Communications Committee conducted a survey recently to gather opinions from the community about...
Jan 30, 20192 min read


Capital Campaign Presents a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunities To Build Our Future
Update 38 The International Estonian Centre will be the first new facility built in the 21st century in North America dedicated to the...
Jan 18, 20192 min read


Donor Profile: Supporting Future Generations - Ants and Inga Toi
Update #37 “We felt the time was right for us to contribute to the success of this project and know our late parents would have strongly...
Jan 17, 20192 min read


Gift of Gratitude - Glen and Outi Leis
Update #36 “Take a look at your own life, your own success. Being part of this community – with our parents as fantastic role models -...
Jan 16, 20193 min read


9 Madison Avenue is Now Owned by the Estonian Community!
Update #35 Purchase of 9 Madison Ave. property for the International Estonian Centre Project closed in December 2018! An important...
Jan 11, 20192 min read


New International Estonian Centre aligns with mandate of Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"The International Estonian Centre's award-winning design and inspired vision reflects today's Estonia," said Estonia's Ministry of...
Jan 8, 20191 min read
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