Brandon Hebor, who owns Boreal Farms, has partnered with Anu Bidani, founder of Aurora-based Stem Minds, to run monthly free, community nights since March. There have also been a dozen workshop sessions for children and a free, agriculture-themed summer camp for youth aged 15 and up.
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Newmarket training firm, Fair Chance Learning, gets $2.1M grant to upskill 400 workers
The Main Street educational institution is getting a big boost from the provincial government, with Newmarket-Aurora MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy announcing $2.1 million in funding Aug. 16.
Read MoreProvincial grant helps Newmarket textiles manufacturer, Precambrian Products, expand
The provincial funding comes from the regional development program’s advanced manufacturing and innovation competitiveness stream, which offers grants primarily to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Read MoreYSpace launches ELLA Incubator in partnership with York Region
The ELLA Incubator program is part of YSpace’s broader Project JumpSTART initiative, which focuses on driving economic development and innovation within York Region. The collaborative effort brings together YSpace, the Schulich School of Business’s Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, the Treefrog Accelerator and York Region to foster a supportive environment for entrepreneurs.
Read MoreVaughan student awarded international business scholarship
EDC awarded a total of $135,000 to post-secondary students demonstrating high levels of academic achievement and a commitment to community service.
Read MoreMarkham-based CIK Telecom expands fibre internet in Markham and announces strategic partnership with TP-Link
“We are thrilled to bring fibre internet to more homes in Markham and partner with TP-Link to offer our customers the best in-home networking solutions,” said Jordan Deng, CEO of CIK Telecom.
Read MoreDiscover 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!
Read MoreRichmond Hill manufacturer enhances production to support critical sectors
The new manufacturing line has had positive impacts on productivity, allowing M.I.S. to nearly double its electronic components manufacturing per hour.
Read MoreMarkham and Vaughan-based AgTech companies make semi-finals for agricultural methane challenge
A $12-million initiative to fund innovators tackling methane emissions from Canada’s cattle herds has announced 13 semi-finalists which are exploring solutions in the field.
Read MoreYork University’s Digital Technologies program, Canada’s first fully work-integrated degree, completes first year with 100 per cent student contract renewals and new IBM partnership
York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering proudly announces the early success of its Digital Technologies BASc program, Canada’s first fully work-integrated degree, as detailed in the newly released, ‘Breaking Ground on Fully Work-Integrated Degree Programs: Early Findings Revealed Impact Summary 2024.’
Read MoreHow 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.”
Read MoreWelcome to LGC’s future home in Vaughan
Located at 101 Milani Blvd., Vaughan, Ontario, the state-of-the art facility also provides concrete proof of LGC-TRC’s commitment to sustainability, positive values and an exceptional corporate culture – in line with our purpose of Science for a Safer World.
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