Cheelcare, a Canadian leader in assistive mobility devices, has entered into a five-year lease agreement with an option for another five years, for a 16,000 square foot freestanding industrial facility located in Markham, Ontario.
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New partnership brings Westcliff University’s first Canadian Campus to ventureLAB’s innovation hub
ventureLAB is proud to announce a new partnership with Westcliff University, marking the official launch of Westcliff’s first Canadian campus, right inside our innovation hub in Markham, Ontario. This exciting collaboration brings together a world-class academic institution and one of Canada’s most active innovation ecosystems to unlock bold new opportunities for students, researchers, and tech founders alike.
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Markham-based QEA Tech receives $4.2M in NRC support to advance AI-driven building envelope retrofit technology
QEA Tech announced that it is receiving advisory services and up to $4,200,000 CAD in funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) to support research and development for its patented building envelope audit technology.
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Province Launching Protect Ontario Financing Program to Support Sectors Impacted by U.S. Tariffs
Ontario-based businesses in these sectors that are facing tariff-related challenges, such as payroll, lease payments and utility payments, will be able to access the Protect Ontario Financing Program in addition to federal government supports, such as loans and loan guarantees, and would undergo rigorous assessment and due diligence to determine eligibility and ensure taxpayer funds are used responsibly.
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YSpace is turning Toronto and York Region into a springboard for Hong Kong startups
With support from Cyberport and YSpace, York University’s entrepreneurship and innovation hub, Ip is now leading RaSpect’s expansion into North America, tapping into a market that’s home to the thousands of high-rise buildings. And Toronto and York Region are their first stops outside of Asia.
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York University Markham marks first anniversary with 1,000 students enrolled
York University’s Markham campus will welcome a new cohort of students through orientation, marking one year since it opened. According to Dan Palermo, deputy provost at the Markham campus, the school will admit around 600 students this fall, bringing the total number of students to around 1,000.
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Markham-based QEA Tech launches Japan projects in collaboration with Drone Frontier
The Tokyo National Museum was interested in working with QEA Tech to gain detailed insights on energy savings opportunities across the building envelope. The Museum chose to work with QEA Tech as it provided an innovative, efficient, and scalable solution unavailable locally. This cutting-edge project consisted of QEA Tech and Drone Frontier using industrial drones to capture thousands of high-quality infrared and visual images of the museum’s building envelope, having prepared diligently beforehand to ensure that local laws and regulations were followed.
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Ontario Taking Next Steps to Build Yonge North Subway Extension
The Ontario government has awarded a contract to design and build the twin tunnels for the Yonge North Subway Extension, marking a significant milestone in the province’s plan to protect Ontario in the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty by investing in transit to reduce gridlock, support economic growth and keep workers on the job.
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Markham-based taq Automotive Intelligence Revolutionizes Finance with Digital Deal Jacket™
With a continued focus on the future of automotive finance, taq Automotive Intelligence announces the launch of its patent pending Digital Deal Jacket™, a groundbreaking feature within its credit portal.
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York University unveils new School of Medicine sign and new OCI partnership at Vaughan Healthcare Precinct
York University unveiled its new sign today at the site of its future School of Medicine building next to Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital in the Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct. The University also signed a new partnership agreement with the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) toward fostering health-care innovation through collaboration with partners within the Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct.
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Newmarket headquartered Eco Guardian launches Canada-wide eCommerce store for sustainable food packaging
Eco Guardian’s e-commerce store makes it easier than ever for consumers and busy owner-operators to access sustainable food packaging solutions.
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Four York Region restaurants make list of 100 best patios in Canada
Open Table releases a list of the 100 best restaurants for outdoor dining in Canada every year.
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A ‘transformative development’ is coming to East Gwillimbury
One of East Gwillimbury’s top employers is planning a “transformative new development” that will not only boost the company’s industrial space but also create a people place.
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Shop local and meet York Region student entrepreneurs at the Summer Company Showcase!
Discover how local students turned big ideas into real businesses and find unique products and services while you’re at it!
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Two York Region companies receive Bioenterprise Canada round 2 funding from the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative Commercialization Stream
Bioenterprise Canada is pleased to announce the successful applicants of the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) Commercialization Stream! Twelve organizations have been selected for the second call for proposals to receive funding to conduct market validation and product development projects, and to bring those innovative solutions to the market.
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LiUNA Local 183’s new headquarters launches campus in Vaughan
The lower level is dedicated to programs and services for LiUNA staff and members, including medical clinics, health and wellness spaces, financial services and recreational amenities. Work and learning spaces, including training classrooms, are on the upper floors, with access to daylight. There are 40,000 sf of roof terraces (at three different levels) and outdoor gardens.
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