All operations will be conducted in accordance with appropriate Canadian regulations. Flights will be remotely monitored by DDC from its Operations Control Centre located in Vaughan, Ontario.
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From the dynamic core of Markham, the vibrancy of Newmarket, the greenspaces of Richmond Hill, to the commuter ease of Vaughan, these communities are perfect for developing roots for your future.
Porsche, Audi Partner with Markham Headquartered Multimatic for LMDh Chassis
Porsche and Audi will both build their LMDh cars around a Multimatic LMP2 chassis when the brands make their return to top-flight sportscar racing, including the Le Mans 24 Hours, in 2023.
Province Launches New Ontario Tourism and Travel Small Business Support Grant
The Ontario government is providing one‐time payments of $10,000 to $20,000 to support eligible small tourism and travel businesses
Richmond Hill Headquartered Carbon60 Accelerates Digital Transformation Capabilities with Acquisition of OpsGuru
OpsGuru strengthens Carbon60’s ability to provide enterprise and public sector customers with infrastructure agility, security and seamless transitions to the cloud, along with 24/7 white-glove managed services.
Ontario Continues to Expand Access to Rapid Testing for Workplaces
The launch of a new online portal will better connect businesses to free testing supplies and help stem the tide of the third wave and prevent workplace outbreaks.
ventureLAB Announces New Participants, Broadening Canada’s Hardware Catalyst Initiative
Joining the Hardware Catalyst’s growing partner network are, Dell Canada, Dassault Systèmes, and NeuronicWorks.
Markham Headquartered TeraGo Partners with Ducks Unlimited Canada to Provide SD-WAN Solutions
TeraGo will provide Managed SD-WAN solutions to support an organization like Ducks Unlimited Canada to improve their operations and help create a positive impact on the environment.
Government of Canada Increases Access to COVID-19 Rapid Testing for Workers
Today’s announcement provides an additional support to communities, building on their current public health efforts. The Government of Canada will continue to secure supply and provide rapid tests to provinces and territories for use in long-term care facilities, schools, close-contact workplaces and businesses.
Ontario Expands COVID-19 Rapid Testing Across Province
This initiative is providing Ontario’s hardworking business owners with more tools to prevent outbreaks and will ensure their employees can stay on the job with the best protection possible.
Richmond Hill Headquartered BisRing Launches a New Mobile Application for Real Estate Investors & Service Providers
The BisRing app stands out for its superior design and further excels the user experience by allowing users to find the information they need quickly and with ease.
Seneca and Kingbridge Centre team up to support environmental innovation in York Region
Seneca and Kingbridge Centre are creating an innovation hub that will deliver a real-world setting and programs to help entrepreneurs build and scale businesses in the agriculture, food production and processing, energy and environmental sectors.
Technology Leaders Launch Canada’s Semiconductor Council: An Industry-Led Coalition to Address the Global Chip Shortage
A select group of globally recognized Canadian founders, business leaders, chip manufacturers, and investors have announced the creation of Canada’s Semiconductor Council.
Vaughan Headquartered Summer Fresh Celebrates 30 Years of Industry Innovation
In celebration of its 30th Anniversary, the iconic brand known for its salads, hummus and dips is launching two limited edition hummus flavours: Dill Pickle Hummus and Salt & Vinegar Hummus.
Richmond Hill Headquartered SolidCAD Acquires LANDRYTEK Inc.
This acquisition celebrates another exciting achievement that will expand SolidCAD’s technical specialist team, expertise and services for Autodesk’s advanced manufacturing solutions such as Fusion 360, FeatureCAM, PowerMill, PowerShape and PowerInspect.
Supply Chain Canada, York Region and Municipalities Partner to Assess the Impact of COVID-19 on the Manufacturing Supply Chain
Supply Chain Canada, in collaboration with Supply Chain Alliance, has partnered with York Region and the City of Markham, City of Richmond Hill, and the City of Vaughan to study the resilience of the manufacturing sector supply chain in York Region due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Markham Headquartered Enghouse Signs $29M Agreement With Norwegian Government To Provide National Emergency Fire Services Technology System
The solution being implemented is for an integrated National Fire Control Room. This includes emergency call handling, dispatch and coordination of fire vehicles and other first-response resources, in cooperation with other emergency services such as police and ambulance.
Governments Must Act Now to Strengthen Canada’s Food Supply Chain: Chamber Report
Pandemic underscores the need to address pre-existing agri-food industry issues and put a spotlight on new ones.
York Region Partners with Municipalities to Assess Impact of COVID-19 on Manufacturing Supply Chain
The Regional Municipality of York has joined with the City of Markham, City of Richmond Hill and the City of Vaughan to partner with Supply Chain Canada to study the resilience of the manufacturing sector supply chain in York Region due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Markham-based Xperigo Honoured as a 2021 Best Workplaces™ for Women!
“Xperigo’s commitment to gender equality goes beyond just signing the Women’s Empowerment Principles . Our entire senior leadership team is committed to taking the necessary actions to continually advance gender equality.”
Georgina Welcomes Scott-Woods Transport
New industrial development on the east side of Woodbine Avenue, north of Ravenshoe Road, will bring more job opportunities to Georgina residents. Scott-Woods Transport Inc., is a heavy haul trucking company that employs more than 100 people.
Aurora-Based Flow wins Canada’s Clean50 Award, Announces New Sustainability Campaign, Scores high on BCorp Recertification
Flow Water Inc. (“Flow Alkaline Spring Water™” or “Flow®”) is pleased to announce that it was awarded a Canada’s Clean50 Award™ on April 19, 2021.
Richmond Hill Headquartered Volvo Canada Partners with Bullfrog Power For Green Electricity
Volvo Car Canada Ltd., a leader in automotive safety, and Bullfrog Power Inc, Canada’s leading green energy provider, today announced a partnership for renewable energy.
Porsche Centre Markham opens at CF Markville Mall
Porsche Centre Markham, Canada’s newest Porsche dealership, is now open on the site of CF Markville Mall – the first car dealership in Canada fully-integrated with a regional shopping centre.
Vaughan Headquartered Kontrol Technologies Adds Danby Appliances to BioCloud Manufacturing Team
Kontrol Technologies forms partnership with Danby Appliances with plans to mass produce BioCloud in Ontario.
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Tony Di Benedetto, Founder, Launch Capital
When I decided to start Launch Capital to help provide venture capital and guidance for aspiring tech entrepreneurs, I spent some time thinking of what qualities we would look for when identifying exciting businesses to get behind.
Vaughan Headquartered Martinrea International Inc. Announces Joint Venture With NanoXplore to Develop Electric Vehicle Batteries Enhanced With Graphene
Vaughan headquartered Martinrea International Inc. announces joint venture with NanoXplore to develop electric vehicle batteries enhanced With graphene
Richmond Hill Headquartered Facedrive Acquires EcoCRED, a Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Exelon
Facedrive Inc., a Canadian “people-and-planet first” tech ecosystem completed the acquisition of 100% of the ownership of EcoCRED, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Exelon, a Fortune 100 company and the largest producer of clean energy in the United States.
The global chip shortage is the wake-up call Canada needs
Melissa Chee is president and chief executive officer of ventureLAB, a leading technology hub in York Region that operates Canada’s only hardware and semiconductor incubator, the Hardware Catalyst Initiative What do video games, ventilators and vehicles have in common? They’re all…
Markham Headquartered IBM Canada Forms New Partnership with Blackberry
IBM and Blackberry established a new partnership to bring BlackBerry’s industry leading BlackBerry Spark® platform to organizations across Canada.