As Ontario continues to recover from the impacts of COVID-19, AMIC will help to create and retain good jobs and address the need to restore the essential supply chains that will support economic recovery across the province.
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Richmond Hill-based Opus One Cracks 2022 Global CleanTech 100
This year’s list featured seven returnees, including CarbonCure, Carbon Engineering, Effenco, MineSense, Opus One Solutions, Svante, and CarbiCrete.
Baked Not Fried: East Gwillimbury Immigrant Family Behind NB Bakery
NB Bakery specializes in baked samosas, not to be confused with the Indian variety. NB’s are baked while the Indian kind are deep fried and spicy. NB Bakery uses a Central Asian and Mediterranean recipe.
Vaughan Headquartered Kontrol Technologies Expands BioCloud Technology into Japan
Kontrol is partnering with a well-established trading company in Japan that has a 60-year history of large-scale deployment of HVAC and air quality systems.
Government Extends Loan Forgiveness Repayment Deadline for the Canada Emergency Business Account
The repayment deadline for CEBA loans to qualify for partial loan forgiveness is being extended from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2023.
Markham-Based QEA Tech Shines at the Shenzhen Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition-2021 With Third Place Finish
Markham-based climate-tech & energy audit startup won a prize of USD $64,900 at the 5th Sci Innovation Competition.
Vaughan Headquartered Kontrol Technologies to Deliver BioCloud Units to Qatar and Czech Republic
“Supported by an expanding global brand awareness and recognition of BioCloud as an innovative safe space solution, we expect to continue deployment of our technology to existing and new customers throughout the coming year.”
Vaughan Tech Company Corum Saw Surge in Demand for Safe Digital Signage in Time of COVID-19
The Vaughan-based tech company Corum Digital Corporation has earned its way onto Insight Business magazine’s global list of Top 10 Most Innovative Companies Revolutionizing Digital Signage 2021.
Vaughan Headquartered Danavation Technologies Partners with Mexico’s Largest Distributor of Electrical and Lighting Equipment
With a mission to innovate Point-of-Sale transactions through visual solutions, Unoretail’s offering aligns seamlessly with Danavation’s Digital Smart Labels™ technology.
Vaughan Headquartered Kontrol Technologies Enters Quebec Demand Response Energy Market
Kontrol is offering a top tier solution through our SmartSuite technology, which has the ability to communicate with local utilities and either reduce power consumption or shut off power demand at the building and suite level, and seamlessly integrate into utilities’ grid management framework.
Markham Headquartered Terraquest Ltd. Selected for Airborne Geophysical Survey at Pedro Gold Project in Mexico
The geophysical contractor, Terraquest of Markham, will complete approximately 384 line-kilometers (km; ~238 miles – approximately 96 flight lines at 50 m spacings flown at azimuth 060 and 240 degrees) to collect data over a total area of approximately 17.7 square kilometers.
ventureLAB and York Region announce 2021 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund Recipients
Funded with the generous support of the Regional Municipality of York, the fund allows local organizations to increase innovation and elevate sustainability in York Region while expanding inclusion, diversity, and accessibility.
Vaughan-Based Delta-X Global to Establish US Headquarters in Rochester
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday that Delta-X Global Corp., a Vaughan-based encryption and identification firm, will establish its U.S. headquarters in Rochester.
Acronym Solutions Announces Expansion into York Region
Acronym Solutions Inc. announced the extension of its high-speed fibre-optic network into York Region
York Region Headquartered Magna All-Electric Powertrain Set to Hit Market in 2022
Magna’s all-electric connected powertrain, the EtelligentReach, is the latest innovation set to debut on a new entrant vehicle in 2022.
‘Our First Year Was a Whirlwind’: The Maker’s Mark, Selling Artisan Crafts in Newmarket, Marks First Anniversary
In the middle of the pandemic, they launched The Maker’s Mark. On Nov. 28, the Newmarket business marked its first anniversary.
York Region’s First Supermoon Japanese Cheesecake Store Opens in Newmarket
With lineups out the door, Wasim Jarrah considers his new business, Supermoon Japanese Cheesecake, to be a success.
Large Thailand Petroleum Exploration and Production Company Selects Markham Headquartered Redline Communications’ Virtual Fiber Solution
The Virtual Fiber RDL-3000 was chosen specifically for this project because it provides secure and reliable high-speed connectivity in these distant, isolated locations and can be used in the toughest environmental conditions, rated to operate between -40° to +75°C for fixed point-to-point and point-to-multipoint communications and nomadic applications.
inTEST to Add Electronic Circuit and Electric Vehicle Battery Testing Capabilities with Planned Acquisition of Markham Headquartered Acculogic
inTEST Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Acculogic Inc. and its affiliates.
Markham-Based Xplornet Expands its Fibre-to-the-Premise Network in Rural Ontario with Purchase of Brant Fibre Optics
Xplornet Communications Inc., announced the closing of an agreement to acquire fibre assets from Brant Fibre Optics.
Markham Headquartered Redline Communications Partners with TEC India to Provide Virtual Fiber Solution for India’s Largest Oil & Gas Company
Redline Communications announced that Telephone Electronic Corporation, a network and communications system integrator in India, has selected Redline to support operations for top energy company, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited.
18 York Region-Based Companies Make the 2022 GTA’s Top 100 Employers List
This year marks the 16th annual edition for our Greater Toronto’s Top Employers competition, which has become the benchmark in the Greater Toronto Area for workplace best-practices.
Markham Headquartered IBM and TELUS to Deliver 5G and Edge Computing Across Canada
As a prime systems integrator for the Global Telecommunications industry, IBM Consulting will work with TELUS to enhance business workflows through AI and automation.
Two York Region Food Companies Secured Deals on CBC Dragons’ Den
Check out these local food entrepreneurs and how they secured a deal on CBC’s Dragons’ Den!
CF Markville in Markham will Host Frozen Fairways Inviting Shoppers to take in a New Outdoor Sport Experience During the Holidays
Frozen Fairways features nine-holes, each with exciting Canadiana twists including beloved activities like hockey and curling, and cultural staples like ice fishing and sugar shacks.
GM Canada’s Markham Tech Facility at Centre of Province’s $56.4M Plan to Drive Deals for Hybrid, Electric Vehicles
The investment is part of Driving Prosperity: The Future of Ontario’s Automotive Sector, the government’s plan to drive deals and secure production mandates for hybrid and electric vehicles, create a domestic battery ecosystem, and strengthen Ontario’s position as a North American automotive and electric vehicle (EV) innovation hub.
Five York Region Companies Selected as Nominees for Inaugural Ontario Made Awards
On behalf of its Ontario Made program, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is thrilled to announce nominees for the Inaugural Ontario Made Awards.
Richmond Hill-Based StageZero Life Sciences Developed Screening Test Aims to Detect Early-Stage Cancer Using Blood Samples
StageZero Life Sciences is a Richmond Hill-based health care company that has developed a way to simultaneously screen for a wide variety of cancers using a single blood sample.
New Report Pitches Semiconductor Buyers Group
A new report from Canada’s Semiconductor Council says the country should form a government-led consortium of chip buyers by 2025 to overcome a global shortage crippling manufacturers and prevent further troubles.
Markham Headquartered Redline Communications Wins Contract to Deploy Virtual Fiber for Major Service Provider in the Middle East
Redline secured the three-year contract, valued at over $2.2M USD, after a competitive bid by demonstrating best-in-class reliability, connection and customer service, all at the lowest total cost of ownership. Redline will provide the equipment along with its world-class advanced services.