This nearly one-million-square-foot logistics and distribution facility is expected to create approximately 300 jobs, making LG one of King’s largest employers and providing opportunities for more residents to work closer to home,” Pellegrini said.
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LG Electronics Canada signs nearly one million square-foot lease in the Township of King, in one of Canada’s largest distribution developments
Nearly one million square feet has been leased to LG Electronics Canada at King Jane Business Park in the Township of King, York Region.
Read MoreCanada and Ontario celebrate another milestone for the Yonge North Subway Extension
The Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario marked another major milestone in delivering affordable and reliable public transit in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Work has officially been completed on the excavation of the Yonge North Subway Extension’s tunnel launch shaft – where two tunnel boring machines will begin digging 6.3 kilometres of tunnels.
Read MoreMilwaukee Tool officially opens Canada’s first service hub in Georgina
Milwaukee Tool today celebrated the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of its first-ever Service Hub in Canada, located at 1 Logistics Ct. in Georgina’s Keswick Business Park.
Read MoreMicrosoft’s near-operational Vaughan data centre unveiled as executives announce new community-first investment
Microsoft Canada unveiled for the first time its near-operational Vaughan data centre, where it announced a community-first approach investment that aims to ensure its facilities for artificial intelligence (AI) won’t increase electricity costs for Canadians and will manage water use responsibly.
Read MoreOffice purchase by Taiwanese computer giant solidifies Markham as major tech hub
Asus Computer International, the North American subsidiary and primary sales/marketing arm of ASUSTeK Computer Inc., a Taiwan-based multinational technology company purchased the property at 80 Whitehall Drive for $16 million from Starlight Investments.
Read MoreOntario welcomes over $11.6 Million manufacturing investment by Eco Guardian in Aurora
The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of $11,659,975 by Eco Guardian, a manufacturer specializing in eco-friendly, compostable food packaging solutions, to increase their domestic manufacturing capabilities and create 42 new, good-paying jobs in Aurora.
Read MoreCanada makes first RDII investments in Ontario with $15 million for CDL Defence and Aurora-based Wolf Advanced Technology
Aurora-based Wolf, which was founded in 1999, develops rugged, high-performance embedded computing systems for aerospace and defence companies globally.
Read MoreOntario gives York Region its own autotech development site and $2.5M to help smaller companies test future products
Ontario Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Minister Vic Fedeli, York officials and York University announced the Regional Technology Development Site (RTDS), one of nine in the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network, at a York Region Transit building in Richmond Hill last week.
Read MoreThe Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) supports a nearly $70 Million investment to establish nine Regional Technology Development Sites across Ontario
OVIN is investing $17.5 million to establish nine Regional Technology Development Sites that will catalyze the development, testing and commercialization of automotive, transportation, and mobility solutions.
Read MoreGovernment of Canada supports the growth of three York Region companies
The Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario , alongside the Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy announced over $3.1 million to support the growth and resiliency of three York Region companies.
Read MoreOntario welcomes Marvell workforce expansion to support AI Infrastructure Development
The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of $238 million for a five-year expansion by Marvell Technology which includes the launch of a new office in Toronto, scaling of its semiconductor research and development (R&D) operations in Ottawa and York Region, and the establishment of a new optical lab.
Read MoreBiofuel manufacturer, province celebrate $165 million York Region facility construction
“We’re going to process 170,000 tonnes of waste with an opportunity to expand to 200,000 tonnes in the future,” said Jamie Jongsma, Convertus Group CFO.
Read MoreWalmart Canada’s Most Advanced Distribution Centre Opens in Vaughan
Vaughan hosts five Walmart stores along with the newly established Vaughan Ambient Distribution Centre, which employs over 1,500 associates.
Read MoreFirst look: New station designs for Yonge North Subway Extension
The new stations along the extension will bring transit closer to 26,000 more people and 22,900 more job opportunities while reducing travel times by up to 22 minutes.
Read MoreLGC Group opens $100M Organic Chemistry Synthesis Centre of Excellence in Vaughan, strengthening Canada’s role in global life sciences
The new facility expands the capabilities of Toronto Research Chemicals (TRC), an organization founded at the University of Toronto more than 40 years ago and acquired by LGC Group in 2019.
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