With Salt Lake City being an extremely harsh environment for equipment, the company chose Redline because of its consistent capability to deploy durable products and best-in-class wireless solutions in some of the most challenging working conditions.

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Newmarket Teen Stars in TV Horror Series Based on Infamous Haunted Museum
A young Newmarket actor has added another credit to her name with an appearance in a horror show just ahead of Halloween.
Vaughan Headquartered Andlauer Healthcare Group to Acquire Boyle Transportation and Remaining 51% of Skelton USA
AHG is a leading and growing supply chain management company offering a robust platform of customized third-party logistics (“3PL”) and specialized transportation solutions for the healthcare sector. The Company’s 3PL services include customized logistics, distribution and packaging solutions for healthcare manufacturers across Canada.
Vaughan Headquartered GFL Environmental Announces Pair of U.S. Acquisitions
Waste management company GFL Environmental Inc. has announced a pair of acquisitions in the United States.
Cepheid Announces Direct Commercial Operations in Markham
Cepheid announced the launch of direct commercial operations in Markham, York Region.
29 York Region-Based Companies Make Canada’s Top Growing Companies List From The Globe & Mail
Overall, there is a total of 448 businesses ranked with a total of 29 companies based in York Region on Canada’s Top Growing Companies list from The Globe & Mail.
Upcoming Small Business Webinars and Events
We have so many great webinars and group events coming up that we had to dedicate an entire blog to them! From marketing experts teaching graphic design and online marketing, to digital advertising strategies and more, our agenda is jam-packed with helpful tips…
Funding Agriculture With Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) Ontario
The Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) Ontario program is a funding initiative that improves Ontario’s agricultural businesses. This funding overview is provided in partnership with Mentor Works.
York Region Economic Development Team Spotlight Series: Tony Corkovic
As a public sector organization, our success is measured in how much we help the people and businesses that we serve. Hearing first-hand from small business owners that we’ve helped them grow or launch their business is incredibly satisfying, knowing that we made a positive difference; that’s my favourite part of the job.
Richmond Hill Headquartered FlexITy Acquires the Managed IT Business Services Division of Rally Enterprises
FlexITy announced its acquisition of the Managed IT Business Services division of Rally Enterprises, the first in a number of planned purchases that are part of FlexITy’s focused acquisition strategy.
Vaughan Headquartered Martinrea International Donates 1 Million Face Masks to the Province of Ontario
Martinrea’s Alfield Industries purchased a mask making machine in 2020 and have carefully calibrated every component to produce face masks that offer a highly breathable, medical grade material and three layers of protection.
Richmond Hill Headquartered Compugen Announces Strategic Partnership with Zoom
Under the agreement, Compugen will offer the full breadth of Zoom’s commercial, business and enterprise cloud-based solutions that allow for inclusive, equal experiences for staff working from home and at the office including an effective network, allows organizations to take full advantage of its extensive feature-set; an essential element in creating an inclusive environment that accommodates individuals and groups, working styles of all kinds, and leading to more collaboration and business innovation
Ontario Opens Highway 427 Expansion
The Ontario Government is opening a 10-kilometre expansion of Highway 427 from Finch Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive to help improve traffic flow, reduce congestion and move people and goods safely.
Growatt Partners With Markham Headquartered Microgreen Solar to Expand Market Reach in Canada
Adding the Growatt product line to Microgreen’s products and full solar kits deepens our product offering and brings us into the grid-tie market at a time when government incentives are accelerating solar+storage uptake across Canada. We are excited to bring our customers a wider selection of products at a time of increasing consumer demand
The many benefits to buying and supporting locally grown foods
This opinion piece by Beverley Golden in The Toronto Star provides an overview of the importance of local food, and her experience with the Field to Table event in Georgina.
Lumon Canada’s Glass Processing Factory Investment Completed and Production Started
The grand opening started with opening words from Lumon Group’s CEO, Jussi Kinnunen. He reflected on the hard work of the production department and the layout of the production floor since he last saw it a year ago. “It looks totally different,” he states with a smile on his face.
Markham Headquartered Allstate Canada Partners with Habitat for Humanity Canada to Support Homeowners Facing Pandemic Challenges
From September 20-27, for every insurance quote completed the Allstate Foundation of Canada will donate $5 toward building homes in five Habitat for Humanity communities across Canada, up to a maximum donation amount of $50,000. These communities are in Southern Alberta, the Greater Toronto Area, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
Markham Headquartered IBM Joins Switch Health to Help Launch AuraPass, a Privacy-first Vaccine and Testing Verification System
“AuraPass is a patient-focused, easy-to-use industry solution to help Canada reopen safely,” said Dilian Stoyanov, CEO at Switch Health. “Using IBM Digital Health Pass, we are bringing data, technology, and expertise together to empower individuals to share their COVID-19 health credentials without the worry that their personal information is at risk.”
Vaughan Headquartered Kontrol Technologies Expands BioCloud Global Footprint
We continue to enhance BioCloud through ongoing software updates and expanded applications. We are pleased with our updated independent lab testing and we will continue to focus on growing our IP moat by expanding our patent portfolio to create long-term value for our stakeholders.
Enabling Innovation and Resilience in the Agri-Food Sector
Do you know where your food comes from? As the fourth-largest food and beverage processing hub in Canada, York Region’s agriculture and agri-food sector is a vital part of the local economy that helps keep communities fed. From farms to food processors to restaurants, York Region offers a unique mix of resilience and innovation within the industry!
Aurora Headquartered IEWC Acquires U.S. Based Cablcon
This acquisition of CABLCON, in addition to our acquisition of telecom supplier Jupiter Communications last year, reinforces IEWC’s commitment to become a leading connectivity solutions provider for telecom companies and data centres throughout the world, with a focus on North America.
Markham Headquartered Kinglory Helping The Future of Secure Medical Device and Clients’ Records Using Blockchain Technology
Blockchain can prevent counterfeit and inferior products from occupying the market by recording product and service information with a timestamp to allow for authenticity traceability of each laser device right to the source.
Blockchain technology can also be used to record client medical information and files.
Inside Decathlon’s New 65,000 Sq.Ft. Store in Vaughan
Decathlon Vaughan is a 65,000 square foot massive store located on Rutherford Road, between Vaughan Mills and Canada’s Wonderland.
Markham Headquartered LMN Opens Second Office in PEI With Plans to Hire 50 Employees Before End of 2021
“Prince Edward Island and Charlottetown are growing areas for top talent across Canada,” said Lysecki, who recently relocated to PEI from Ontario. “The province’s proximity to universities and its passionate workforce makes it the perfect place for our expansion.”
Markham Headquartered AI Technology Company EAIGLE Launches a New Proof of Vaccination Platform to Provide Organizations with Enhanced Health and Safety Protection
EAIGLE’s Digital Vaccine Pass is a proof of vaccination platform that enables governments and organizations to verify vaccination status at scale. It empowers users to upload their proof of vaccination online or scan it on-site at EAIGLE’s wellness stations through a touchless and automated process.
Vaughan Headquartered Kontrol Technologies Selected by German Professional Soccer Team to Provide Real-Time Air Quality and Viral Monitoring
BioCloud Technology to be Implemented in Club Facilities; Partnership to include Joint Marketing Campaign with BioCloud and VfL Wolfsburg. Kontrol and Wolfsburg will work together to advocate for the safe space technology and jointly market the BioCloud application globally and BioCloud will join VfL as an official partner for the 2021-2022 soccer season of their men’s and women’s team.
Canada’s First Smart Hospital in Vaughan Leverages Digital Devices to Enhance Emergency Preparedness
“The digital platform prioritizes incoming communications using real time alerts that are secure, providing the situational awareness needed to make timely and informed decisions,” said Felix Zhang, Chief Technology Officer at Mackenzie Health.
Aurora Armoury’s Canadian Food and Wine Institute Wins Global Design Award
The Aurora Armoury has won a global award for its Canadian Food and Wine Institute, the town announced. The LIV Hospitality Design Awards honour recognized the institute as the winner in the architectural design event category, which celebrates “quality architectural…
East Gwillimbury Woman Searched for High-Quality Toys, Now She Sells Them
In the end, she decided to open her own store called Little Rae Goods, an all-natural children’s toy boutique.
York Region Economic Development Team Spotlight Series: Nadia Sacco
I am a Leafaholic. I live and breathe the Toronto Maple Leafs during the hockey season. The Leafs have taught me stress management and how important it is to relax and take a deep breath. Go Leafs Go!