Frozen Fairways features nine-holes, each with exciting Canadiana twists including beloved activities like hockey and curling, and cultural staples like ice fishing and sugar shacks.
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Many Christmas Markets and Holiday Festivals to Experience Throughout York Region
Here’s a round-up of some of the Christmas Markets and holiday festivals near Toronto to get excited about this year.
Aurora’s Alistair Johnston has Canada’s Back on FIFA World Cup Qualifying Trail
Two wins and four draws from six matches as the final qualifying round nears the midway point has Canada poised to achieve a World Cup berth for the first time since 1986.
Markham Resident Realizes Dream of Owning Restaurant, Smash
Goodis is owner of Markham’s Smash Kitchen and Bar, Next Door Restaurant and a charcuterie and bottle shop called CharBox.
Markham and York University Celebrate Milestone With Newly Named University Boulevard
Together with YSpace, the Markham Small Business Centre, the City’s Economic Development initiatives, and technology companies already based in Markham, this new campus will help foster innovation and entrepreneurship in Markham and the Regional Municipality of York. It will also attract more skilled, diverse talent to study, work and settle in York Region.
Markham Headquartered Tech Giant IBM Opens School Program for Mi’kmaw Students in Cape Breton
Program participants in Cape Breton will be offered first-in-line interviews from IBM Canada and will get paid internships from the corporation, but Guay said that graduates aren’t limited to working for IBM.
Newmarket Teen Stars in TV Horror Series Based on Infamous Haunted Museum
A young Newmarket actor has added another credit to her name with an appearance in a horror show just ahead of Halloween.
Canada’s First Smart Hospital in Vaughan Leverages Digital Devices to Enhance Emergency Preparedness
“The digital platform prioritizes incoming communications using real time alerts that are secure, providing the situational awareness needed to make timely and informed decisions,” said Felix Zhang, Chief Technology Officer at Mackenzie Health.
York Region Economic Development Team Spotlight Series: Lusa Harris
My favorite part of the job is getting to learn so much about local tech and businesses. Before this role I didn’t have much of a background in anything tech-related, it’s been great to learn a ton about it.
Canada’s Largest Badminton Team Takes on the Tokyo Olympics, Using the Markham Pan Am Centre for Training
Six members of the badminton team live or train in Markham. The team prepares for the Games in the Markham Pan Am Centre until July 10.
SmartCentres Unveils ArtWalk, at SmartVMC in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, with Massive Art Murals, Free Drive-in Movies and a Food Truck Market, All Summer Long
“Art and culture are synonymous with great communities. They contribute emotionally to an area’s identity, bonding people to spaces and to each other,” says Mitchell Goldhar, Executive Chairman, SmartCentres. “ArtWalk murals, free movies and food trucks are all accessible, immersive and engaging outdoor events.
‘We Had a Great Response’: King Township’s Pop-Up Patio Program Moves Into Second Year
Four restaurants in Schomberg (King Township) will have pop-up patios this summer thanks to a program launched by the Township of King.
Canada’s Wonderland in Vaughan Set to Open July 7
New rides this summer include the Mountain Bay Cliffs in Splash Works, where guests can experiences the exhilaration of cliff jumping from a variety of heights into the water below — the ultimate challenge being the highest peak at 7.5 m.
Transit-oriented Suburbs are a Sweet Spot for the Post-Pandemic Office
Experts pointed out that within suburbs, certain nodes have an especially strong value proposition: transit-oriented communities. They offer urban amenities plus great access to the suburbs and downtown, allowing investors and tenants to get the best of both worlds.
Markham Ranked 2nd Safest City in Canada
Factors such as walking during daylight and during night, worries of being mugged or robbed, worries of physical attacks or drug problems were used to compare crime levels and crime types by city.
First Canadian UN Leadership Training Centre Opening at York University Markham Campus
York’s Markham Centre Campus will be the proud home of CIFAL York when it is open and operational.
The Top Quotes from York Region’s Tech Masterclass at Collision 2021
The Region’s masterclass session took centre stage on the first day and ended up being one of the most viewed sessions promoting a city, region, or country during the entire conference. All our guests were incredible, but there were some truly memorable quotes, which we’ve pulled out for you below!
Looking For A Place To Grow As A Young Professional?
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.
‘A Lot of Employment to be had’: Markham Businesses Hiring as COVID-19 3rd Wave Takes Hold
Robyn Honsberger hired a number of new employees during the pandemic and plans to hire more as Honsberger Physio expands — even during the pandemic.
Affordable, Transitional Housing Coming to East Gwillimbury, Georgina
The province is investing in York Region’s transitional housing lot.
Through the social services relief fund, the province is providing $7.3 million to build 24 modular transitional housing units in East Gwillimbury and Georgina.
Through the social services relief fund, the province is providing $7.3 million to build 24 modular transitional housing units in East Gwillimbury and Georgina.
Government of Canada Invests to Bring High-Speed Internet to 144 More Households in Markham and Stouffville
Helena Jaczek, Member of Parliament for Markham–Stouffville, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, announced just under $125,000 in funding for Bell to bring high-speed Internet to rural residents of Lemonville and Locust Hill.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Richmond Hill Headquartered Lullaboo, Engineering a New Business From the Ground Up
Richmond Hill headquartered Lullaboo has expanded to nine locations across the province, and has several additional locations under construction.
Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program | COVID-19 Funding Spotlight
Qualified small to medium-sized Canadian businesses can receive from $25,000 to $1 million in HASCAP loans, and larger organizations with multiple locations such as a chain of restaurants or hotels can receive up to $6.25 million in funding support.