A Centre of Pharmaceutical Excellence – The Stouffville manufacturing facility, one of North America’s largest, produces generic medicines in tablet and capsule dosage forms spanning a wide range of therapies including pain management, cardiovascular diseases, and mental health. The facility provides end-to-end manufacturing of medicines, from dispensing the raw materials to the production of the finished dosage format.

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Town of Georgina business park offers a rare location opportunity at the top of the GTA
More than half of Keswick Business Park’s 500 acres have already been snapped up by industrial, high-tech developers
Mena Massoud: from Aladdin’s magic to championing diversity
At the age of three, Massoud and his family embarked on a life-changing journey to Canada, settling in Markham, Ont. This migration was a pivotal moment that would shape Massoud’s path in life.
Newmarket, East Gwillimbury chambers of commerce merge
Union brings expanded and improved services, networking, says Chris Emanuel, who will continue in his role as president and CEO at new Central York Chamber
Breaking barriers: women tech founders change venture capital landscape
Across the country, organizations are pushing for greater gender diversity to support women’s participation in the tech sector. VentureLAB’s Tech Undivided program and the federal government’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) are among the initiatives helping women entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses.
‘King’ of King Scoops opens ice-cream shop in King City
King City parents have helped, promoted, and supported him on Instagram, especially the soccer dads since there’s a soccer field right next door to his house, which is in the Keele Street and King Road area.
Vaughan headquartered Drone Delivery Canada awarded first contract for its canary drone from the Department of National Defence
The Contract, with a value of $200,000, will run for a 6-month duration. A successful outcome of this initial contract could lead to a follow on 12-month contract valued up to $1 million.
Vaughan headquartered Kontrol Technologies selected for multi-year emission monitoring solution
“As part of our ongoing focus on organic growth and expanding our high margin business we will continue to target large, new infrastructure opportunities where our solutions can drive recurring revenues,” continues Ghezzi.
York Region Headquartered Hospital Mackenzie Health receives its second Davies Award
“We’re proud to receive the Davies Award of Excellence from HIMSS for a second time and for shining a light on how we are changing the landscape of healthcare innovation across the sector,” said Purvi Desai (pictured), vice president, Digital Health and chief information officer.
Student businesses soar through York Region summer program
The York Small Business Enterprise Centre celebrated another successful flight of students in its summer business program on Aug. 25, with a display of their success at 17150 Yonge St. The program invites nine students from secondary or post-secondary schools in York Region to start up their own businesses, receive skills development, mentoring and up to $3,000 of financial support.
Summer Company program ‘set new benchmark’ for entrepreneurship
“This year, our program has set a new benchmark for youth entrepreneurship in York Region,” says YSBEC Small Business Consultant Ammar Rizvi. “The dedication, creativity and passion of our 2023 participants has exceeded our expectations.”
Vaughan-based Macrodyne Technologies to invest $5 million; creating up to 25 new jobs
As part of this investment, the government is providing Macrodyne Technologies with $750,000 in funding through the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) stream of its Regional Development Program.
Vaughan headquartered Gracious Living announces strategic US expansion
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Italian eatery Buca opens new location in Vaughan
With the new Vaughan location, Buca aims to fuse the inspirations of its original King Street and coastal Italian Yorkville establishments, while introducing unique elements that highlight the best of both locations and beyond.
New hotel in Newmarket ramping up for hiring blitz
The hotel is opening up in phases, with the first phase including around 20 to 30 rooms and comprising the renovated parts of the original building. Additions like the rooftop restaurant and event space will open later on.
2023 AutoTech Detroit Conference was an incredible success for the York Region Delegation!
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Canada announces first-ever express entry invitations for skilled newcomers with STEM experience
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Markham-based Phyxable building an autonomous module to monitor astronauts’ health
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Markham headquartered TROES receives funding support for $1.5 million groundbreaking mobile portable EV charging solution
TROES Corp., an advanced Commercial and Industrial Battery energy storage technology solution provider, is pleased to announce recent funding from the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) as part of a total raise of 1.5 million towards a project in partnership with US-based…
Billyard Insurance Group expands Ontario presence with three new branches; one in Markham
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Vaughan headquartered Drone Delivery Canada receives approval for BVLOS flights and dangerous goods transportation on its care by air commercial project
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Markham headquartered Nobis Outerwear will expand to China through joint venture with ShenZhen Ellassay Fashion Group
“Nobis and Ellassay share a passion and commitment to deliver top-tier technical fashion lifestyle collections in the outerwear category and beyond. This partnership is a testament to our shared values and expertise. We are very excited to now be working together with Ellassay to further elevate the Nobis brand within the ever-evolving international fashion marketplace,” said Robin Yates, Vice President and Co-founder of Nobis.
Markham-Based ESET North America announces winners of Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship
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Phoenix Systems with 40-year history in Newmarket receives global award
“To recognize that we are competing with other resellers like ourselves all over the world, it was quite a shock and a surprise. Certainly a great recognition for our staff and for our customers,” company founder Dan O’Toole said.
Vaughan Headquartered Kontrol Technologies selected by new municipal customer for net zero emissions building design and receives second USA patent
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Solve clues, conquer quests at David Dunlap Observatory interactive experience in Richmond Hill
“The actors are from a theatre group called Live History and will dress up and play the part of some of our historical figures from the site,” said Maggie MacKenzie, heritage co-ordinator, City of Richmond Hill. “So, for example, prior to the David Dunlap Observatory, it was a family farm, so they’ll be portraying family members and characters from the past.”
‘Ahead of the curve’: Newmarket success story leads business to relocate to new location that’s 3-times larger
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Markham headquartered Xplore enables fibre Internet connectivity for 16,000th premise in Quebec
“This is an important benchmark for Xplore as we continue to grow our network in Quebec and across Canada,” said Fran Shammo, Xplore Board Chair and interim Chief Executive Officer.
Cardinal Health tops 1.1M sq. ft. with new GTA distribution centre in Vaughan
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That undertaking was difficult but Neumann got a little help through the federal government’s My Main Street Program which doled out $10,000 to 10 businesses in Stouffville. For Neumann, the extra funds made all the difference in the world. “It’s like your head is below water and you come up for this awesome big phenomenal breath of air,” he said. “The grant gives me an opportunity to set up for a few years.”