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‘Stunning’ 50-acre park opens in new Aurora development
Mayor Tom Mrakas, members of council, and representatives from Geranium Homes, came together last Saturday morning to formally dedicate a 50+ acre park and greenspace within the new Highland Gate development. Full article: newmarkettoday.ca
Oregon City is using #YRTech to find potholes
CityRover works like a dash camera and actively scans the road ahead for potholes. The device then collects the date, time, street address and an aerial photo of where the hole is located.
Vaughan headquartered cleantech Blue-Zone Technologies signs agreement with Respirair Global
Blue-zone Technologies is looking to provide creative solutions that help organizations reduce the GHG footprint for a positive impact on the environment and the communities they serve.
Richmond Hill headquartered Rubicon Exotic Juice and DJ Charlie B bring fresh mixes and refreshment to fans
This new flavour is sure to be an instant hit with at-home mixologists, foodservice professionals, and families who enjoy vibrant bold tastes.
Vaughan headquartered Drone Delivery Canada awarded first contract for its heavy-lift Condor drone from the government of Canada
The Contract, with a value up to approximately $1.2 million is with the Canadian government’s Innovative Solutions Canada program. Under the terms of the Contract, DDC will provide Transport Canada with a Condor drone, and collaborate with Transport Canada in operating, testing and evaluating the capabilities of the Condor drone solution until December 2023.
Vaughan headquartered Kontrol Technologies wins multiple new projects with liquified natural gas emission monitoring and analytics customer
The Company has a long history of providing continuous emissions, compliance and monitoring solutions through its operating subsidiaries. Historically the Company has provided emission technology deployment and solutions to large industrial customers in the oil, gas and cement industries across Canada and the USA.
Markham headquartered Enghouse Networks EspialTV selected by Beacon Broadband to deliver world-class streaming experience
Beacon Broadband will use Enghouse EspialTV, a fully managed IPTV solution hosted in the cloud, to deliver live, catch-up TV, NPVR, and VOD content to their residential and bulk/commercial subscribers.
Easly and ventureLAB announce new partnership to drive innovation in Canada
“Thanks to our partnership with ventureLAB, more Canadian entrepreneurs will learn how they can take advantage of government tax credits to secure a more predictable cash flow and access capital sooner,” said Alastair Nimmons, Executive Vice President at Easly.
Richmond Hill company builds ‘the most breathable respirator on the market’
CANADAMASQ is one of the suppliers selected by the Ontario government to produce masks. The company has a five-year contract to supply the government with adult masks.
Richmond Hill headquartered Compugen and OTORIO sign global partnership to enhance security for OT operations
Through the alliance, OTORIO’s comprehensive OT solution and Compugen’s professional services will empower global industrial customers with a powerful way to combat industrial cyber criminals.
Markham headquartered DealerAI announces data integration with Cox Automotive
One of the significant benefits of this integration is that it effectively streamlines dealership service department operations. For example, dealers can eliminate the need for manual data entry of service appointment bookings, reducing potential errors and gaining new understandings of user behaviours.
Aurora Headquartered GeoTech selected to help conduct 3,000km airborne geophysical survey in Quebec
The 2023 partner-funded exploration program will total $770,000. Azimut is the operator. Geotech Ltd of Aurora, Ontario, will conduct the survey using 100-metre spaced lines. A ground prospecting phase will follow.
Richmond Hill Headquartered Staples Canada and Bell announce multi-year strategic partnership to sell Bell communications services through Staples
The two companies combined will offer consumers and small and medium businesses the wireless and wireline services they need through Staples’ retail and direct sales presence throughout the country.
Vaughan headquartered GFL Partners with Call2Recycle Canada
York Region HQ’d GFL forms new partnership to help reduce carbon footprint of recycling supply chain in Western Canada.
LG Partners With York Region Headquartered Magna in Developing Self-Driving Technology
The announcement comes a year and a half after LG and Magna launched a joint venture to producing e-powertrains, a key part in electric vehicles.
ventureLAB Announces the 2022 Winners of the York Region Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund
ventureLAB, along with York Region, is pleased to announce the winners of both streams of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund…
Markham Headquartered Kyndryl Canada and Dyslexia Canada Partner to Focus on Equitable Access to Education for Students
Kyndryl is committed to supporting social and environmental initiatives where they can leverage their people and technology to make the greatest impact.
Richmond Hill Headquartered Newegg Brings Affirm’s Flexible Payment Options to Canada
Eligible customers can now use Affirm to pay over time for their purchases on Newegg.ca. Newegg has been offering Affirm to its U.S. customers since 2021.
Vaughan Headquartered Drone Delivery Canada Part of Project Care by Air to Deliver Urgent Medical Cargo in Halton Region
The fully electric drone is programmed with the route so a safety pilot won’t have to do much. Up to 10 pounds of medical supplies will be loaded into the drone.
When the drone arrives at Oakville Trafalgar hospital, another landing pad awaits, the trip is 20 minutes one way.
Vaughan Headquartered Bausch + Lomb Named Exclusive Global Distributor of Alfa Instruments s.r.l. Intraocular Dyes
The agreement expands and enhances Bausch + Lomb’s Surgical portfolio offering with Alfa Instruments’ differentiated intraocular dyes, which have been proven safe and effective in the European Union (EU).
Markham Headquartered Kyndryl Partners with Laurentian Bank to Help with their Cloud Transformation Journey
The new environment will allow the digital services offered by the Bank to operate efficiently and securely, promising that customers will be able to enjoy an optimal and transparent experience at all interaction touchpoints.
Aurora-Based Flow Beverage Corp. Signs Distribution Agreement with Primo
Flow Alkaline Spring Water will become available to over 1.8 million subscription customers across Primo’s consumer distribution network in the United States.
York University Officially Opens Newest YSpace Location in Northern York Region
“By leveraging the success of YSpace’s programs and making customized resources available to the Town of Georgina and the Town of East Gwillimbury, York University is facilitating entrepreneurship and business acceleration in northern York Region,” says York University’s Vice-President Research and Innovation Amir Asif.
Tech Investments, Jobs, and Tech Experts Collide in York Region’s #YRtech Pavilion at Collision
With the announcement of over $250 million in business investments and expansions, along with the creation of 800 jobs, new partnerships, and multiple startup pitch competitions, York Region’s #YRtech Pavilion was a big draw for those that came to check out the ‘Olympics of Tech’ in North America.
Vaughan Announces Next Phase of Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct
The move feels like a part of the bigger urban expansion happening in Vaughan. Nevo, who moved to country seven years ago from Israel, thinks the city is going to continue to build north.
The Township and Kingbridge Centre Partner to Invite Sustainability-Oriented Innovators to Find Climate Solutions at Innovation Hub
The targeted areas of innovation are forestry management; carbon sequestration; climate change resiliency; carbon neutral innovations; sustainable energy; green and clean tech; food security; and the agri-food value chain.
York University’s YSpace Expands to Northern York Region
This dedicated space will feature virtual and in-person learning and allow for collaboration with other business owners and create connections with mentors. The physical space will offer computer access, internet, video conferencing solutions, photography tools for e-commerce and online content creation, collaboration spaces, programming support, and business community resources.
Markham Headquartered Kyndryl Canada Becomes Women in Leadership’s First National Exclusive Partner
Kyndryl will also join WIL as an exclusive Presenting Partner at its inaugural, signature series called “Women Powering Progress.” The series will launch this September and offer a personal look into the journey of the C-suite women leaders who are customers of Kyndryl in Canada, and the knowledge they’ve gained throughout their careers.
2021 Year In Review // York Region Economic Development
On behalf of York Region Economic Strategy, I am pleased to present the 2021 Economic
Development Year in Review. This is an overview of economic development activities undertaken this past year, highlights of business news from across the Region, and important economic indicators showing the strength and resilience of our business community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Development Year in Review. This is an overview of economic development activities undertaken this past year, highlights of business news from across the Region, and important economic indicators showing the strength and resilience of our business community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.