Running Hutchings Farm provides enough work for her and her husband, Kevin, without the added task of bringing their farm store online. Business is busiest in summer and at Christmas, but come January, February and March, sales drop.
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H.I.G. Capital closes US $172M acquisition of Markham Headquartered SMTC Corporation
H.I.G. Capital has completed previously announced acquisition of SMTC Corporation (NASDAQ: SMTX) for US $6.044 in cash for aggregate consideration of approximately US $172 million. SMTC Corporation’s common stock (SMTX) will cease trading on the Nasdaq exchange.
Frank Stronach Seeking MZO for Stouffville Electric Vehicle Factory
Stronach is looking to build a new headquarters for his SARIT (Safe Affordable Reliable Innovative Transport) three-wheeled electric vehicle, just east of the Highway 404 exit on Aurora Road in Whitchurch-Stouffville.
CapVest Enters Into an Agreement with Markham Headquartered Sofina Foods for the Sale of Eight Fifty Food Group
Funds managed by CapVest Partners LLP, an international private equity firm, have agreed on the sale of Eight Fifty Food Group to Sofina Foods Inc., a leading Canadian multi-protein producer, for an undisclosed consideration.
Markham Headquartered Hyundai Canada Named One of the 2021 Best Workplaces™ for Women by Great Place to Work®
Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. (HAC) is proud to announce that it has been named on the 2021 list of Best Workplaces™ for Women.
‘Now is a Good Time to Enter the Workforce’: Georgina Businesses Revving Up Employment
Bill Wilde hired a number of new employees during the pandemic and plans to hire more in hopes of a summer rush.
Combat Networks Announces the Acquisition of Richmond Hill-Based Duologik and GDL Solutions
Combat Networks Inc. announced today that it has acquired Duologik and GDL, two privately held IT Solution Providers based in Richmond Hill.
Farm Boy Opening New Location in Richmond Hill
The new store will be located at 12266 Yonge St. and will be 26,725 square feet. The Richmond Hill Farm Boy location has created 135 new jobs in the community.
Government Announces Extension of Canada Emergency Business Account to Help Small Businesses
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, and the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, the Honourable Mary Ng, announced that the deadline for new Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) applications is being extended from March 31 to June 30, 2021.
Vaughan Headquartered Kontrol Technologies Teams up with Canadian Sport Institute Pacific to Help Protect Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic Hopefuls with their Safe Space Technology
Kontrol Technologies Corp. announces that Canadian Sport Institute Pacific (CSI Pacific) is teaming up with Kontrol BioCloud to operate its Safe Space Technology™ in the National Team Training environment.
Jack Nathan Health Completes Acquisition of Flagship Location in Vaughan
Jack Nathan Medical Corp., announced the acquisition of its 8172 sq. ft flagship medical clinic located in Vaughan.
York Region Welcomes Progress for Yonge North Subway Extension Project
Today, the Province of Ontario, through Metrolinx, released the Yonge North Subway Extension Initial Business Case, advancing the project to the next stage of preliminary engineering and design.
Ontario Continues to Move Forward with Yonge North Subway Extension
The Ontario government is moving to the next stage of planning for the Yonge North Subway Extension as part of its commitment to build a modern and reliable transit system for the Greater Toronto Area.
Big Boom Will See East Gwillimbury Grow Almost as Large as Newmarket by 2051
According to the report, York Region is expected to add another 800,000 residents, with Newmarket’s population to grow from 90,000 to 110,000 by 2051.
York Region’s Small Businesses Remain Hopeful Despite COVID-19’s Hefty Toll
Locally owned and operated businesses are the social, cultural and economic heart of a community. Unfortunately, this past year has left many unsure if they can continue. In this weeklong series, we look at the vital role local businesses play…
Success Story: Whole Family Health Food
Whole Family Health Food is a community-focused health food store in Georgina, Ontario, offering vitamins minerals, herbs, specialty, grocery, natural body care, and even a section for pets. Watch and learn how the York Small Business Enterprise Centre supported their…
Vaughan Headquartered GFL to Buy Ontario Waste Management Firm Terrapure Environmental for $927.5 Million
GFL Environmental Inc. says it has reached an agreement to acquire fellow Ontario waste management firm Terrapure Environmental Ltd. for $927.5 million.
Markham Headquartered LMN Acquires Slice Technologies
Markham, Ontario headquartered LMN, a business-to-business landscape business management software company, acquired Slice Technologies.
Vaughan Headquartered York Group of Companies Acquires MCS Group
York Group of Companies, a leading provider of environmental and infrastructure services in Ontario, has acquired Toronto-based MCS Group.
Four YSpace Startups Make Prosh Marketing 21 Interesting Start-ups to Watch in 2021
Four startups from YSpace in Markham made the list. They include GoPeer, Blade Filters, Lactiga, and SUKU Vitamins.
Bell and Markham Headquartered Honda Canada Announce New Connected Car Partnership
Bell and Honda Canada today announced that new Honda and Acura vehicles are now equipped with built-in Wi-Fi hotspots that enable drivers and their passengers to stay fully connected online, safely and hands-free, while on the open road.
New Electric Vehicle Chargers Coming to King Township
King Township will be getting a boost from the federal government, to install electric vehicle chargers across the municipality.
Markham Headquartered Dealer-FX Acquired by Snap-on
Snap-on Incorporated, a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information, and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks, today announced that it has acquired Dealer-FX Group, Inc., based in Markham, Ontario, for approximately $200 million in cash.
More Than 63,000 Residents Moving Into Vaughan’s Emerging Downtown Core by 2031
Up to 63,350 residents in almost 32,000 residential units are expected to move into Vaughan’s emerging downtown core by 2031.
Government of Canada Invests in ventureLAB Expansion to Help Strengthen Canada’s Hardware and Semiconductor Sector
The Government of Canada announced an additional FedDev Ontario investment of $4.7 million for Markham’s own ventureLAB to enhance its Hardware Catalyst Initiative Lab with virtual access and greater testing capabilities.
ventureLAB Receives $4.73M in FedDev Ontario Funding to Expand Canada’s First Hardware Lab and Incubator, Catapulting Canadian Tech Founders to the Global Stage
The FedDev Ontario non-repayable contribution of $4.73M will be injected to expand Canada’s first hardware and semiconductor-focused lab
Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) | COVID-19 Funding Spotlight
With CERS each location can receive up to $75,000 in subsidies with a maximum of $300,000 in total for all locations, for each CERS payment period.
$3.9M From Federal Government Helps Create 92 New Jobs at Vaughan, Bradford Manufacturing Companies
Vaughan-based York Metal Products — leading metal fabricator — will be receiving $1.9 million in FedDev Ontario support.
SmartVMC Community in Vaughan Continues Expansion With New Mixed-Use Development
On the northwest corner of Apple Mill Road and Buttermill Avenue, a short walk from the SmartVMC bus terminal and Vaughan Metropolitan Centre TTC Subway Station, the plan calls for towers of 18 and 38 storeys, along with lower-scaled buildings of four and six storeys that will foster a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere at street-level.
Markham Headquartered Redline Communications Aligns with Fibairo to Tackle Broadband Challenges in the United Kingdom
Partnership between Redline Communications and Fibairo marks the completion of 24 months of trials and testing, bringing broadband to rural parts of the U.K.