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The Tariff Impact: Alps Welding

The Tariff Impact Podcast | Dennis Dussin | President, Alps Welding

Listen to the fourth episode of The Tariff Impact Podcast to learn more about what steps Alps Welding President Dennis Dussin suggests other local manufacturers take to minimize the impact on their business by looking at diversifying to new markets and building cooperation at home.
David Paterson

The Tariff Impact Podcast | David Paterson | Ontario Representative in Washington DC, Ontario Government

Listen to the third episode of The Tariff Impact Podcast to learn more about what the Government of Ontario’s representative in Washington DC is seeing on the ground there as Canada and the province continue to work towards a resolution with tariffs imposed by the US Government.
CME: What Canada's largest manufacturers and Exporters Industry Association is seeing and doing

The Tariff Impact Podcast | Dennis Darby | President & CEO of CME

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) has been advocating for and representing member interests and have earned an extensive and effective track record of working for and with 2,500 leading manufacturers from coast to coast to help their businesses grow. Listen to the second episode of The Tariff Impact Podcast to learn more about what Canada’s largest manufacturers and exporters industry association is seeing and doing in regards to the trade uncertainty and tariffs with the United States.
The Tariff Impact Podcast | Episode 1

The Tariff Impact Podcast | Todd Winterhalt SVP | Export Development Canada

Export Development Canada can start all the way at the beginning of an exporter’s journey or at the beginning of a business plan in some cases with market intelligence and information that can be provided to companies, who are looking to diversify markets, put together an exporting plan, and in some cases, all the way through a suite of financial products. Listen to the first episode of The Tariff Impact Podcast to learn more about the supports in place and a historic $5-billion investment to support Canadian exporters during this time of market uncertainity.
PACE facility at Prollenium in Richmond Hill

Aurora headquartered Prollenium unveils state-of-the-art training facility for medical aesthetics in Richmond Hill

Prollenium announced the launch of PACE Academy (Prollenium Advanced Clinical Education), a 5,000-square-foot facility dedicated to advanced training and education in medical aesthetics. This initiative marks a first-of-its-kind partnership with Harley Academy, a world leader in higher education for aesthetic medicine.
ventureLAB 2024 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund Winners

Announcing the 2024 Winners of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund

ventureLAB, in partnership with York Region, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund, dedicated to supporting organizations that encourage innovation and cultivate diversity.
Markham Campus

York University’s Markham Campus puts experiential education at forefront with unique biotechnology programs

Two standout offerings are the master of biotechnology management (MBM) and graduate diploma in biotechnology programs. These courses were developed with direct input from industry professionals to ensure students gain relevant, practical experience.
Opening ceremonies in Canadian Pavilion

Forging Connections and Driving Growth: A Recap of the 2024 MedTech Conference

The MedTech Conference in Toronto has come to an end and it was an exciting time and valuable experience! The 3-day event, which was leveraged to highlight the strength of York Region’s growing life sciences and health tech sector, was filled with insightful panels, engaging discussions, and dynamic networking sessions.
ventureLAB and Sterling sign MOU

ventureLAB and Sterling Industries sign MOU to strengthen medtech innovation in Vaughan

ventureLAB, leading global founder community for hardware technology and enterprise software companies in Canada located in York Region, announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sterling Industries, a premier North American medical device contract manufacturer. This partnership highlights their shared commitment to accelerating the growth of the MedTech ecosystem in Vaughan.
Canada's Best Locations - York Region Press Release

York Region named one of ‘Canada’s Best Locations’ to invest by Site Selection Magazine

York Region is a top destination for business, innovation and talent and investing in business supports and services is integral to ensuring businesses and employees in York Region contribute to a strong economy.
Hannover Messe 2025 Feature

Discover the top 5 reasons to join the Canadian delegation at the world’s largest industrial trade fair

Calling all York Region Manufacturers, Suppliers and Tech/Automation Providers! In April 2025, Canada will proudly headline Hannover Messe, the world’s largest showcase of advanced manufacturing and energy solutions. Discover the advantages of participating as an exhibitor and sign up now!
Smartphone with screening imagery on the screen

How ventureLAB is helping a Brazilian medical device startup build credibility in the Canadian market

“Many people ask me: why Canada instead of the US? And my answer to them is: why not Canada?” he said. “We could see not only how powerful Canada is, but also how reliable the Canadian ecosystem is.”
Skinopathy HealthTech App focused on Skin Cancer

Canadian healthcare tech gets a shot in the arm; featuring Aurora-based Skinopathy

While it’s typically Canadian to not toot our own horn, the country is packed with health-care companies — big and small — with smart solutions to help us live healthier lives. By leveraging technology, including AI, we’re able to better access (and understand) our medical scans, keep a digital eye on our aging loved ones living alone at home, use our smartphone’s camera to detect skin cancer and access trustworthy medical videos rather than Googling symptoms across random sites (and panicking at the misdiagnosis).
Candian Life Science & Technology Park rendering

Canadian Life Science and Technology Park, Allyant, and IPS-Integrated Project Services, ULC Announce Strategic Partnership for Development of a Life Science, Healthcare, and Technology Park in Georgina

In the initial phase, this collaborative effort will begin with the development and site master planning of a 56-acre site in Georgina, Ontario, situated within the Keswick Business Park. This park aims to serve a wide array of sectors, attracting tenants and clients from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, bioprocessing, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs), warehousing, healthcare, academia, digital and technology sectors, and other related fields.
Yihong Qi

Meet Yihong Qi: Markham-based Pontosense’s CTO and Co-Founder

Pontosense is changing how we monitor ourselves by replacing bulky wearable devices with artificial intelligence and advanced sensors. This change in how biometric data is collected and analyzed may seem like something out of science fiction.
Action Plan

York Region thrives as business hub where talent and opportunity intersect

“Identifying challenges in the business community and taking action to overcome them is the backbone of the 2024 to 2027 Economic Development Action Plan,” said City of Richmond Hill Regional Councillor Joe DiPaola, Chair of the Region’s Planning and Economic Development. “The 2024 to 2027 Action Plan builds on important work already underway to complement our partners’ efforts and drive economic prosperity together.”
Nurse with a syringe in the hands of a medic wearing blue gloves

Markham headquartered Sentrex Health Solutions expands innovative healthcare services with strategic acquisition of PerCuro Clinical Research Ltd.

Both organizations are dedicated to delivering seamless care through this transition, while ensuring continued high-quality care for all patients and stakeholders involved.
Jonathan Wheatle presents to York Regional Council

York Region creates new plan to boost business, economy, workforce

York Region business and research leaders are welcoming a new strategy to help develop the regional economy and businesses.
ventureLAB Hardware Catalyst Initiative Cohort 7 Announcement Cover

Announcing the 7th Cohort of the Hardware Catalyst Initiative

The selection process for cohort 7 was highly competitive, including a rigorous bootcamp to ensure the selected companies were primed for success in the hardware industry, which is notoriously known for long lead times for product validation and securing investment.