The York Region Food and Beverage Accelerator program is run by York University’s YSpace, which is an incubator program for entrepreneurs. The five month accelerator program is focused on helping consumer packaged goods companies go from small retail stores into…

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Markham Headquartered Redline Communications Deploys Award-Winning Virtual Fiber for Mission Critical Surveillance Project in Saudi Arabia
Redline Communications Group, announced that it is deploying the RDL-3200 family of ruggedized and highly secure Virtual Fiber® solutions for a surveillance project that will help ensure the safety and security of citizens, residents, pilgrims, and infrastructure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Markham-based Xplornet to Bring Fibre-to-the-Home Internet to 200,000 Homes and Businesses Across Rural Ontario
This fibre-to-the-home network is part of Xplornet’s commitment announced last year to invest $500 million by 2025 to deploy state-of-the-art scalable fibre and 5G fixed wireless technology in its facilities-based network to meet the needs of rural Canadians.
Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital was Designed Through the Eyes of the Patient
As architect George Bitsakakis, senior principal at Stantec, notes, much consideration was given to how patients move through the facility and how they are transferred through separate corridors.
Many Christmas Markets and Holiday Festivals to Experience Throughout York Region
Here’s a round-up of some of the Christmas Markets and holiday festivals near Toronto to get excited about this year.
General Assembly Pizza’s New Master Facility in Vaughan Producing up to 100,000 Frozen Pizzas Per Month, More Than Doubling Output
The Company secured the new production facility in July and commenced production on September 9. Located on Marycroft Avenue and emblazoned with GA Pizza’s signature pizza siren, the facility has increased the Company’s monthly output of frozen units to 100,000, with greater output to come in the months ahead.
York Region Local Directors’ Movies Screening at Reel Asian International Film Festival
This year’s festival lineup consists of 81 films from all over the world. Newmarket-raised director Albert Shin and Markham-raised Ganesh Thave’s have been invited to the festival.
Toronto Area’s York Region // Leading Canada’s Autotech Industry
With over 250 automotive and mobility tech related companies in Toronto Area’s York Region, it’s one of the largest hubs in Canada. Our new Autotech sector map highlights some of the major companies that are driving Autotech innovation forward.
Markham Headquartered TeraGo Partners with McMaster University to Deploy the First Institution-based Private 5G Millimeter Wave Network
McMaster is the first university in Canada to adopt this technology. By equipping McMaster with a 5G millimeter wave private network, the university’s research division and TeraGo will be able to jointly develop advanced manufacturing and logistics. Furthermore, students at McMaster will also be able to leverage world class technology in the classroom.
York Link Wins 2021 MarCom Gold Award for #ReadyWhenYR Campaign
We’re honoured to receive a digital marketing award for our work in supporting business recovery with the #ReadyWhenYR campaign. This campaign was a collaboration with @ExperienceYR and helped drive new interest in local #YorkRegion tourism. Learn more about the awards:…
Accelerate Business Recovery Hub expands across York Region
The Hub will help current and future business owners build off their existing knowledge and provide them with the tools they need to succeed, grow and recover. Business owners can use this platform to learn more about digital marketing, strategic planning and financial planning through workshops and one-on-one meetings.
Tesla to Open Canada Battery Gear Factory in Markham
The facility will be the first branded Tesla Canada manufacturing facility in Canada and will produce state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment to be used at the Gigafactories located around the world in the production of batteries.
Vaughan Headquartered Drone Delivery Canada Announces Opening of Commercialization Centre
The Condor is currently the Company’s largest drone with an expected range of 200km (124mi) and a payload capacity of 180kg (396lb) and is fully integrated with the Company’s patented and award-winning FLYTE software system.
Markham Headquartered Multimatic Partners with McLaren
Multimatic race engineers Leena Gade and Teena Gade will provide engineering services. Both have served as engineers for race teams, including for Audi in the World Endurance Championship and Williams, Force India and AlphaTauri in Formula One.
Vaughan Headquartered Earth Rangers to Unveil Record-Breaking Art Installation at Toronto Zoo, a Climate Change Initiative
The initiative—known as the Snowflake Challenge—is one of several activities that form Project 2050, a newly launched program by Earth Rangers that mobilizes children across Canada to help meet Canada’s 2050 goal of net-zero emissions.
Markham Headquartered Multimatic Selected as the Production Partner for the New 2023 Ford Bronco DR Race SUV Priced at $300K
What’s interesting for us Canadians is that Ford has secured Multimatic as its production partner. The Markham, Ontario company already manufactures the Ford GT supercar, which is bowing out after the 2022 model year, and will next focus on this wild Bronco creation.
Markham Headquartered Enghouse Networks Selected by Ohio-Based Cable Operator MCTV to Deliver World-Class Streaming Experience
MCTV is deploying a future-proof solution from Broadpeak and Enghouse to ensure the high quality of service for subscribers on a wide range of devices, including Fire TV and Android™ devices.
Markham Headquartered Luxury Canadian Outerwear Brand, Nobis Announces Return of #nocoldshoulder Charity Initiative this Winter
In Canada alone nearly 10% of our population is living below the poverty line, #NoColdShoulder was designed to help warm the shoulders of community members in need and offer protection from the ever-changing elements.
York University Student, From Richmond Hill, Wins Bronze Medal at IFIA Best Invention Awards 2021
York University student Erfan Nouraee has won a bronze medal at one of the most coveted international invention and innovation awards. “At its most basic level, innovation is about change,” said Nouraee, who lived and studied in Richmond Hill for years.
Markham Headquartered IBM Canada and University of Ottawa to establish state-of-the-art Cyber Range to train for cybersecurity threats
Located within the uOttawa Cyber Hub, the Cyber Range will deliver critical security innovation, training, and expertise in both official languages to help grow Canada’s skilled cybersecurity workforce across government, industry and academia.
Aurora’s Alistair Johnston has Canada’s Back on FIFA World Cup Qualifying Trail
Two wins and four draws from six matches as the final qualifying round nears the midway point has Canada poised to achieve a World Cup berth for the first time since 1986.
Markham Headquartered Redline Communications Secures Multiple Contract Wins in the Middle East Oil & Gas Sector
Recently, Redline Communications has secured three new customer contracts in the United Arab Emirates and Oman, along with one new RedCare service agreement with a current customer in Qatar that provides industry-leading performance assurance. In addition, four current customers in the region have chosen to expand their mission-critical solution sets with Redline Communications.
Amazon’s New Delivery Station Set to Bring 400 Jobs to Richmond Hill
Targeted to open in early 2023, the new facility is expected to bring 400 new jobs to the city, including over 200 full-time positions, which offer comprehensive benefits starting on day one.
Federal Government Announces New Targeted COVID-19 Business Support
The Government of Canada has confirmed that certain existing income and business support programs will end on October 23, 2021, as previously announced. This includes the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy.
Markham Headquartered Enghouse Vidyo Receives International Recognition – Receives Award for Best Telemedicine Solution
Enghouse Vidyo offers an immersive, easy-to-use telehealth platform to support collaborative interdisciplinary care, improved patient outcomes and lasting cost savings.
York Region Synergy – Vaughan’s Zoglo’s Incredible Food Corp. and Markham’s Classic Touch Foods Partner to Launch New Plant-Based Product Line
The partnership will entail the creation of a co-branded product line including ready-to-heat and eat offerings such as Lasagna, Butter Chicken, and Spaghetti & Meatballs leveraging Zoglo’s plant-based expertise and Classic Touch’s innovative meal creation and supply chain.
Markham Resident Realizes Dream of Owning Restaurant, Smash
Goodis is owner of Markham’s Smash Kitchen and Bar, Next Door Restaurant and a charcuterie and bottle shop called CharBox.
80 New Green Energy Jobs at GE Hitachi in Markham Power Climate Action, Future Workforce
GE Hitachi announced the expansion tied to the development of the company’s BWRX-300 small modular reactors (SMRs) last month while it cut the ribbon on its SMR facility headquartered in Markham.
York Region Economic Development Team Spotlight Series: Charles Banfield
With significant assistance and input from my exemplary team, I oversee a broad portfolio that includes agriculture & agri-food, innovation, tourism, broadband, post-secondary attraction and support, smart city/intelligent community initiatives and the York Small Business Enterprise Centre.
Ontario Helps Industrial Sites Become “Investment Ready” Sooner
The Ontario government launched a pilot program to help municipalities and landowners prepare industrial sites for investments that will drive regional growth and job creation.