Westfield leaders have approved a $27 million project that is expected to transform the east side of the city’s downtown.

The Westfield shopping centre in Stratford was evacuated on Wednesday ... Photos show police cars and fire trucks on the scene, with large crowds outside and one of the entrances cordoned off.

Consumers can browse merchandise from retailers in Westfield’s shopping centers ... is marketing the new functionality through a large in-center campaign, the Westfield.com Web site, marketing ...