York Region Business News

Explore an aggregated collection of business news, blogs, and press releases coming from the York Region business community.

Skinopathy HealthTech App focused on Skin Cancer

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

24 June 2024

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).

How ventureLAB is helping a Chilean quantum tech startup break into the Canadian market

20 June 2024

Being geographically closer to these companies prompted qSquire’s interest in Canada, but they still needed to get a foot in the door. This is what led them to ventureLAB’s Soft Landing program.

Ontario supports the development of smarter, more sustainable transportation technologies with $1.5M in funding to York Region innovation partner York University through OVIN

2 June 2024

The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), with support from the Ontario Government, announced $1.5 million in funding to York University and in partnership with Centennial College to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups in developing and testing innovative automotive technologies and smart mobility solutions.

Markham headquartered AMD named among 2024 TIME100 Most Influential Companies

30 May 2024

TIME100 Companies is more than an index of business success. It is an argument for what business influence looks like in 2024. At a time when leadership in other sectors is battered, surveys suggest that many look to corporate leaders first for direction.

Three York Region municipalities make top 10 in Ontario; offering the best livability in Canada, new report suggests

22 May 2024

Studies show more flexibility in work arrangements and work-life balance positively improved workers’ mental health. Other companies that trialled a four-day workweek reported increased productivity and overall organizational revenue — at a 100 per cent success rate, according to a Canadian pilot program.

Provincial funding upskills 150 jobseekers, boosts York Region’s agricultural sector, Newmarket-Aurora MPP says

21 May 2024

The goal is to build foundational skills, introduce innovations in the agri-food value chain, and foster partnerships that support workforce transitions into in-demand agri-tech occupations.

Modern and Urban Technology and Innovation Campus with outdoor employee square with benches, a wooden deck, a covered seating area, and buildings with "Infostream" logos under a cloudy sky.

Infostream Solutions reaches key construction milestone at its new multimillion-dollar AI and cybersecurity innovation campus in Richmond Hill

9 May 2024

This expansion is expected to create over 200 high-tech jobs in Richmond Hill, York Region.

Markham headquartered Enghouse announces expansion of cloud contact center technology in the Middle East through partnership with Voxtron

6 May 2024

The launch will feature distinguished speakers, including Tracy Reynolds, Canadian Consul General in Dubai, Vincent Mifsud, Global President of Enghouse Systems, and Arif AlMalik, Chief Digital Products Officer of Moro Hub. They will explore the transformative potential of contact solutions in improving customer experience (CX) in the Middle East.

York Region provides ventureLAB with $1 million in funding

1 May 2024

York Regional Council has reaffirmed its commitment to economic development, innovation and talent across York Region through a $1 million funding agreement with ventureLAB, the Region’s innovation centre.

Markham headquartered IBM expands team and capabilities in Canada Software Lab to accelerate adoption of Generative AI and other key technologies

30 April 2024

IBM Technology Expert Labs will create more opportunities for experienced professionals in areas such generative AI, data & AI, automation, sustainability, security, cloud, and zSoftware. Deep expertise and global experience of the Technology Expert Labs will augment and accelerate technology adoption for clients in Canada and North America.

Mackenzie Health launches innovative IV pump technology at facilities

29 April 2024

This type of connectivity allows health-care workers to focus more on patient care and less on time-consuming manual processes that often require multiple steps to program an infusion.

Richmond Hill welcomes United Nations University; selected to host the institute’s new headquarters

26 April 2024

Richmond Hill was selected to host the institute’s new headquarters based on its commitment to sustainability, its highly skilled and educated workforce, the many opportunities the City offers for partnership with the private sector, and its interest in using the best available knowledge to improve the quality of human life and the environment.

Female Doctor Having Meeting With Colleagues Via Video Call

Markham headquartered Enghouse Video partners with SONIFI Health to deliver advanced telehealth solutions In hospital rooms

25 April 2024

Enghouse’s VidyoRooms solution, a sophisticated video conferencing technology that combines both software and hardware solutions, has been fully integrated into SONIFI Health’s interactive TV systems.