TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 29, 2026--
Pizza Nova has donated $18,108 to Student Nutrition Ontario through its ongoing Coins for Breakfast fundraising program. This contribution brings Pizza Nova’s total support to over $305,000 during its long-standing partnership, helping provide students with nutritious meals and snacks that support learning, focus, and well-being.
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“Coins for Breakfast is a program that truly reflects the power of community,” said Domenic Primucci, President of Pizza Nova. “On behalf of Pizza Nova, I want to sincerely thank our franchisees and customers for their continued dedication to this cause. Their generosity, one coin at a time, continues to make a meaningful impact on students across Ontario.”
Student Nutrition Ontario partners with local communities to deliver nutrition programs that remove barriers to learning and support student success.
“Proper nutrition is vital to a student’s success, and access to healthy meals at school is becoming increasingly important,” said Tyler Arsenault, Co-Chair, Student Nutrition Ontario. “Continued support from partners such as Pizza Nova helps sustain these essential programs in schools across the province.”
For more information on Pizza Nova, visit us at www.pizzanova.com.
For more information about Student Nutrition Ontario, visit https://www.studentnutritionontariotoronto.ca.
About Pizza Nova
Founded in 1963, Pizza Nova is a family-operated business that is committed to sharing the rich taste of Italy with Canadians. Pizza Nova has more than 150 stores and concession locations in Southern Ontario and inspired by family values such as trust, integrity, and authenticity. The company is known for its fresh toppings, high-quality ingredients and a wide range of authentic Italian menu items including lasagna, panzerotti, Italian sandwiches and chicken wings. They also have a line of Primucci branded products featuring Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Homestyle Tomato Sauce, Italian Hot Peppers, Spicy Green Olives, and Sundried Black Olives. Taste the Difference and learn more at pizzanova.com.
About Student Nutrition Ontario
Student Nutrition Ontario exists to nourish students across the province. We are a network of 14 not-for-profits that support over 1,000,000 students aged 3-18, who receive healthy meals at school. We support their success by offering nutritious foods, teaching healthy eating habits and building supportive communities. We believe that every child deserves equal opportunities and must begin their day nourished – a foundation for success. With the support of 39 community partners, and over 56,000 dedicated volunteers, we are addressing student hunger in Ontario.
Domenic Primucci, President of Pizza Nova, presents a cheque for $18,108 to Student Nutrition Ontario at Elmlea Junior School on January 29, 2026. From left to right: Erikka Formuso, Marketing specialist, Pizza Nova, Marylyn Batthish, Director of Marketing, Pizza Nova, Vitan Pravtchev, Administrative Officer, Elmlea Junior School, Domenic Primucci, President, Pizza Nova, Hannah Mawhinney, Project Manager, Student Nutrition Ontario, Anne Prospere, SNP Coordinator, Elmlea Junior School.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday he has informed acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez that he’s going to be opening up all commercial airspace over Venezuela and Americans will soon be able to visit.
Trump said he instructed U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and U.S. military leaders to open up the airspace by the end of the day.
“American citizens will be very shortly able to go to Venezuela, and they’ll be safe there,” the Republican president said.
Venezuela’s government did not immediately comment on Trump’s announcement.
Earlier this week, Trump's administration notified Congress that it was taking the first steps to possibly reopen the shuttered U.S. Embassy in Venezuela as it explores restoring relations with the South American country following the U.S. military raid that ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro.
In a notice to lawmakers dated Monday and obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday, the State Department said it was sending in a regular and growing contingent of temporary staffers to conduct “select” diplomatic functions.
“We are writing to notify the committee of the Department of State’s intent to implement a phased approach to potentially resume Embassy Caracas operations,” the department said in separate but identical letters to 10 House and Senate committees.
Diplomatic relations between the two countries collapsed in 2019, and the U.S. State Department warned Americans shouldn’t travel to Venezuela, raising its travel advisory to the highest level.
The State Department on Thursday still listed a travel advisory for Venezuela at its highest level, “Do not travel,” warning that Americans face a high risk of wrongful detention, torture, kidnapping and more.
The State Department did not immediately respond to a message Thursday inquiring about whether it was changing its warning.
In November, as Trump was ramping up pressure on Maduro, he declared that the airspace “above and surrounding” Venezuela should be considered as “closed in its entirety."
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, which has jurisdiction generally over the U.S. and its territories, then told pilots to be cautious flying around the country because of heightened military activity.
After that FAA warning, international airlines began canceling flights to Venezuela because of heightened military activity.
American Airlines, which was the last U.S. airline flying to Venezuela when it suspended flights there in March 2019, announced Thursday that it intends to reinstate nonstop service there from the U.S. in the coming months.
“We have a more than 30-year history connecting Venezolanos to the U.S., and we are ready to renew that incredible relationship,” Nat Pieper, American’s chief commercial officer, said in a statement. “By restarting service to Venezuela, American will offer customers the opportunity to reunite with families and create new business and commerce with the United States.”
American said it would share additional details about the return to service in the coming months as it works with federal authorities on security assessments and necessary permissions.
AP reporters Matthew Lee in Washington and Regina Garcia Cano in Caracas, Venezuela, contributed to this report.
President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
