“It’s a historic day. Every town has a square as a common area. It’s been that way since the Roman times, and here’s Aurora with its Town Square, in this bright and beautiful downtown area,” said Webster.
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Weidmuller Canada unveils new customer experience center in Markham, introduces WOW van for the eastern Canada market
Weidmuller Canada proudly opens its new Customer Experience Center at its headquarters in Markham, Ontario. This state-of-the-art 600 sq. ft. facility is designed to provide customers and distribution partners with an immersive, hands-on experience of Weidmuller’s latest products and solutions.…
Ontario building training centre for 50,000 new construction workers in Vaughan
The Ontario government is investing over $26 million to build a new training centre at LiUNA 183’s skilled trades training campus in Vaughan.
Robots, research offer taste of farming’s future in Holland Marsh
Self-driving machines could take on tasks of spraying, seeding and weeding.
Spark by Hilton Debuts in Canada to Continue Blazing Pace of Expansion
Opening in the bustling tech and business hub of Markham, Hilton’s new premium economy brand marks a significant milestone in its global growth
First cohort of students at York University Markham Campus celebrate start of a new academic journey
The new 10-story campus is situated in the transit-integrated, mixed-use, high-density urban core of Markham Centre.
Markham Headquartered Team Group Acquires S.&T. Group, Expanding Presence in Northern Ontario
Existing customers of S.&T. Group can expect the same high standards of service and quality under the new ownership, there will be no changes to the current employees and the management team will continue under the leadership of Sarlo and Tatasciore.
York Region named one of ‘Canada’s Best Locations’ to invest by Site Selection Magazine
York Region is a top destination for business, innovation and talent and investing in business supports and services is integral to ensuring businesses and employees in York Region contribute to a strong economy.
Site Selection Names York Region One of Canada’s Best Locations 2024
The combination of a central location in the Greater Toronto Area, multi-billion-dollar transit and infrastructure investments, shovel-ready employment sites, proximity to academic institutions, competitive commercial property tax rates, and a mix of urban-suburban-rural lifestyle options make York Region a top destination for business, innovation, and talent.
Vaughan’s New Grant Aims to Enhance Tourism in the City
The Host in Vaughan Grant supports events and projects that draw tourists to the city, and the applications for the latest intake round will be accepted until Monday, Sept. 30.
ventureLAB is Helping an International Deeptech Company Find Product-Market Fit in Canada
Caliber Interconnects, which had already expanded into Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan, recognized the need for local expertise. To get this on-the-ground knowledge for their Canadian launch, the company turned to ventureLAB’s Soft Landing program.
Global tech firm, Agilysys, acquires Markham headquartered Book4Time for $204 million
Roger Sholanki, Founder, said in a statement that Book4Time is “excited about the opportunity to join forces” with the Agilysys team.
Funding Opportunity: Ontario’s Regional Development Program – AMIC Stream
The Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) stream is a funding stream for medium size or smaller companies seeking to improve their competitiveness by investing in technology, equipment, reshoring manufacturing, or skills.
Funding Opportunity: Canada Small Business Financing Program
The Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) makes it easier for small businesses to get loans from financial institutions by sharing the risk with lenders.
Canada, FCM energizes first-of-its-kind net-zero neighbourhood in Markham with $8.7 million investment
An innovative net-zero neighbourhood in southern Ontario is receiving continued support from the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund to ensure residents have access to sustainable and affordable energy.
New King City animal hospital aims to ‘revolutionize’ care
The owners of a new “cutting-edge” animal hospital in King City say it will “revolutionize animal care by bringing together specialists and advanced technologies under one roof.”
Aurora headquartered Thermogenics expands into the US southwest with acquisition of Arizona-based boiler service company
Thermogenics announced the acquisition of High Desert Mechanical in Apache Junction, Arizona. This expansion is Thermogenics’ first location in the Western United States.
Aurora STEM centre, King-based farm partner to engage next generation of farmers
Brandon Hebor, who owns Boreal Farms, has partnered with Anu Bidani, founder of Aurora-based Stem Minds, to run monthly free, community nights since March. There have also been a dozen workshop sessions for children and a free, agriculture-themed summer camp for youth aged 15 and up.
Newmarket training firm, Fair Chance Learning, gets $2.1M grant to upskill 400 workers
The Main Street educational institution is getting a big boost from the provincial government, with Newmarket-Aurora MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy announcing $2.1 million in funding Aug. 16.
Provincial grant helps Newmarket textiles manufacturer, Precambrian Products, expand
The provincial funding comes from the regional development program’s advanced manufacturing and innovation competitiveness stream, which offers grants primarily to small and medium-sized enterprises.
YSpace launches ELLA Incubator in partnership with York Region
The ELLA Incubator program is part of YSpace’s broader Project JumpSTART initiative, which focuses on driving economic development and innovation within York Region. The collaborative effort brings together YSpace, the Schulich School of Business’s Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, the Treefrog Accelerator and York Region to foster a supportive environment for entrepreneurs.
Vaughan student awarded international business scholarship
EDC awarded a total of $135,000 to post-secondary students demonstrating high levels of academic achievement and a commitment to community service.
Markham-based CIK Telecom expands fibre internet in Markham and announces strategic partnership with TP-Link
“We are thrilled to bring fibre internet to more homes in Markham and partner with TP-Link to offer our customers the best in-home networking solutions,” said Jordan Deng, CEO of CIK Telecom.
Discover the top 5 reasons to join the Canadian delegation at the world’s largest industrial trade fair
Calling all York Region Manufacturers, Suppliers and Tech/Automation Providers! In April 2025, Canada will proudly headline Hannover Messe, the world’s largest showcase of advanced manufacturing and energy solutions. Discover the advantages of participating as an exhibitor and sign up now!
Richmond Hill manufacturer enhances production to support critical sectors
The new manufacturing line has had positive impacts on productivity, allowing M.I.S. to nearly double its electronic components manufacturing per hour.
Markham and Vaughan-based AgTech companies make semi-finals for agricultural methane challenge
A $12-million initiative to fund innovators tackling methane emissions from Canada’s cattle herds has announced 13 semi-finalists which are exploring solutions in the field.
York University’s Digital Technologies program, Canada’s first fully work-integrated degree, completes first year with 100 per cent student contract renewals and new IBM partnership
York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering proudly announces the early success of its Digital Technologies BASc program, Canada’s first fully work-integrated degree, as detailed in the newly released, ‘Breaking Ground on Fully Work-Integrated Degree Programs: Early Findings Revealed Impact Summary 2024.’
How ventureLAB is helping a Brazilian medical device startup build credibility in the Canadian market
“Many people ask me: why Canada instead of the US? And my answer to them is: why not Canada?” he said. “We could see not only how powerful Canada is, but also how reliable the Canadian ecosystem is.”
Support local student businesses at the York Region Summer Company Showcase
The York Small Business Enterprise Centre invites the community to two special showcases where local ambitious students from the Summer Company program will promote their businesses.
Vaughan-based Novel Biotechnology Receives $500,000 in funding from Ontario’s Life Sciences Innovation Fund
The Ontario government is investing $5.5 million to help 11 companies in the life sciences sector develop and launch made-in-Ontario health care technologies and innovations.