“The team and I are highly anticipating the launch of our 10th Beertown location. We look forward to expanding and bringing our unique dining experience which encompasses the custom design elements that have defined us, and serving the high quality food and beverage products on which we’ve built our name and reputation,” Jody Palubiski, partner, Charcoal Group said.

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Vaughan headquartered Earth Rangers launches in US
“There is strong evidence that helping our children discover their ability to act on environmental challenges leads to hope, optimism, and a brighter outlook for the future of the planet,” says Tovah Barocas, President of Earth Rangers.
Richmond Hill headquartered Worksport approves manufacturing line for shipment to western New York factory
“With the expected delivery of this custom-built machine, we are now on the verge of being able to produce the major components for our proprietary and patented hard-folding tonneau covers right here in our American factory,” said Worksport CEO Steven Rossi.
Construct, a social enterprise by Blue Door, welcomes first cohort at new training centre in Aurora
“There are a lot of employment programs out there, but many are streamlining people into precarious work or employment that pays a minimum wage, but not necessarily a living wage,” explained Emily Rowe, Construct’s senior manager, social enterprise.
Vaughan-based SCG Flowmetrix awarded one of the largest sewer flow and rainfall monitoring projects in Canada
Real-time data will provide critical and actionable information during extreme weather events and will enable Peel Region to proactively plan sewer network maintenance.
Two York Region-based companies advance to finals of the Ontario Made Awards
Fruit of the Land Culinary Market and International Safety both advance to to the finals of the Ontario Made Awards.
6 food industry leaders in York Region
These six food companies in York Region are helping to propel the local agri-food sector.
Melissa Chee, President and CEO of ventureLAB, featured on CTV News
ventureLAB’s President and CEO, Melissa Chee, was recently featured by CTV News to discuss the importance of boosting semiconductor output to remain competitive.
Richmond Hill-born Entrepreneur Anika Sawni is Making Alcohol-Free Drinks Mainstream
Grüvi has 18 full-time employees and sells its zero-proof sangria and nitro mocha stout at 3,500 North American stores. Anika, now 27, was named to Forbes’s 30 Under 30 list in its food and beverage category in 2021.
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.
Markham-Based QEA Tech Makes Fourteen Canadian Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2023 List
Melati’s latest venture, QEA Tech, focuses on energy loss in buildings. As much as 51 per cent of heating and air conditioning escapes through poorly sealed or insulated areas on a building’s exterior.
York Region’s Top 10 Threats: What’s the plan for your business?
The Regional Municipality of York conducts an annual Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) to identify the top 10 threats facing our communities and York Region businesses. Use it to inform your business continuity plans so your business can be as effective as possible during a service disruption and quickly recover afterwards.
York Region Headquartered Magna International to buy Veoneer Active Safety division for $1.5 billion
“This acquisition is consistent with our Go-Forward strategy to accelerate investment in high-growth areas, strengthens our ability to deliver systems solutions to meet customer needs, and positions Magna as a leading full-service ADAS provider,” said Magna CEO Swamy Kotagiri.
Markham Headquartered Iristel Furthers Global Expansion with Service Introduction in Kenya
For this initial rollout of our global expansion, we will provide the capability to purchase SIP trunks, which can be aggregated with our onnet footprint, and DIDs.
Newmarket Startup Accelerator Marks 250 Successful Participants
By the end of the next cohort in March 2023, the Treefrog Accelerator will have supported 300 founders and wants to expand this to help 400 more individuals in the next two years.
York Region Headquartered Magna to Acquire Veoneer Active Safety Business
”This acquisition is consistent with our Go-Forward strategy to accelerate investment in high-growth areas, strengthens our ability to deliver systems solutions to meet customer needs, and positions Magna as a leading full-service ADAS provider,” said Magna CEO Swamy Kotagiri.
Young Aurora Golfer Qualifies for 2023 Finals at The Masters
In 2022, Angelina won over 90 per cent of the tournaments she entered in Ontario and is a two-time U.S. Kids Canadian Local Tour champion and U.S. Kids Canadian Invitational champion.
Markham Headquartered Enghouse Systems to Acquire Qumu Corporation Expanding its SaaS Enterprise Video Offering
Commenting on the acquisition, Steve Sadler, Chairman and CEO at Enghouse, said: “The combination of Qumu’s video creation, management and delivery solutions with Enghouse’s video collaboration and streaming products strengthens the position of both companies in a competitive space.”
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…
Canada Supports Economic Growth and Job Creation for Vaughan-Based Aerospace Parts Manufacturer
This will help Dishon Limited expand into new markets like space and electrical aviation. The project is expected to increase revenue by up to $18 million and create 50 new jobs in Vaughan.
IHG Opens Canada’s First Avid Hotel in Vaughan
Nearby attractions include the Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre, Canada’s Wonderland, Wet n’ Wild Waterpark, Legoland Discovery Centre and the Kortright Centre for Conservation.
Newmarket-Based International Safety up for an Ontario Made Award
The Ontario Made Awards are voted on by the consumer and you can vote online until Jan. 8. The winners will be announced in a virtual award ceremony on Feb. 22.
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.
Newly Opened Wine on Main is Like The ‘Dave & Busters’ of Wine
The new wine bar has a wall of temperature-controlled machines with 24 bottles of wine in there. Customers can fill up a card with a pre-paid amount and insert it into one of the machines and select your bottle and pour size. The wine is then dispensed right into your glass.
Newmarket YouTube Sensation Peter McKinnon Creating Main Street Creators’ Hub
“I like being able to inspire a young generation everywhere. There’s a lot of people around the world who live in small towns like this and I think it’s cool for them to see this successful person who gets to travel the world and do all these cool things but still lives in a town that looks just like theirs.”
Markham District Energy Secures $270M Investment to Expand Clean Energy Service
MDE is a City of Markham-owned thermal energy utility that currently provides services to 13 million square feet and 230 buildings. The investments will help MDE expand its service area, ensuring more buildings can connect to its low-carbon district energy systems. The new infrastructure is expected to reduce 33,700 tonnes of greenhouse gas annually.
Newmarket Pitches future of Town as Arts Hub
“I like the idea of a small town when you’re starting … a small town nobody making it and staying in a small town,” McKinnon said. “I like being able to inspire a younger generation everywhere that there are lots of people around the world that live in small towns like this.”
Business Summit Aims to Propel Newmarket to Next Level
The day was filled with presentations from different key speakers, including Lewis, York University, and local businesses. The summit also featured breakout groups and presentations by students pitching businesses to the gathered crowd.
‘Biggest Musical Acts Ever To Come To Stouffville’: Free Wintersong Tickets Available Dec. 2
The festival is being headlined by Montreal indie-pop band Stars; two-time Juno Award-winning musician Dan Mangan; and 80s new wave/synth-pop band Men Without Hats.
Syntronic Continues Growth in Greater Toronto Area
Syntronic expects continued growth in the Greater Toronto Area with a goal to have a team of more than 100 employees locally within the next two to three years complementing the existing broader Syntronic Canada team of more than 500 employees.