The approvals from Transport Canada mark a significant milestone for DDC and signifies the government’s recognition of the Company’s cutting-edge technology, rigorous safety standards, and commitment to advancing the field of drone logistics.
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York Region-based company, VCycene, turns food-waste to fertilizer in seven days
Yin says York Region is truly one of Canada’s key innovation engines and an economic powerhouse. “We gained direct access to a diverse network of government grants, angel investor platforms, venture capital investing, workshops for prototyping and production, testing agencies and support of big multinational corporations,” Yin comments.
Read MoreMarkham headquartered Enghouse Systems signs agreement to acquire Mediasite
Sonic Foundry is dedicated to transforming how the world works and learns through innovative and scalable technology solutions.
Read MoreVaughan headquartered Drone Delivery Canada completes first milestone of the canary contract wit the Department of National Defence
The completion of the first milestone of the project involved nine test objectives pursuant to which the Company completed a total of 145 flights with an overall flight distance of almost 800km.
Read MoreTrinity Consultants acquires Richmond Hill headquartered Valcoustics Canada
The company will operate within Trinity’s built environment business, combining its acoustical capabilities with those that span North America, Ireland, and Australia into one unified entity.
Read MoreTPG acquires majority of Oxford’s GTA industrial portfolio including a Vaughan business park in new joint venture
The joint venture, which is the first between TPG and Oxford, represents one of the largest private industrial real estate transactions in Canada to date. TPG Real Estate, TPG’s diversified real estate investment platform, is acquiring the properties through its dedicated real estate equity fund series.
Read MoreAbbVie Canada expanding and celebrates over a decade of thriving in Markham
“That’s why we needed a bigger office as the new home in Markham, to welcome the Ontario-based employees,” Murphy said. “We wanted to build an environment that stimulates collaboration, innovation and inspires us.”
Read MoreSmart mobility innovators here’s your chance! OVIN Demonstration Zone challenges launch in Markham and Vaughan
It is no secret that the way people and goods move is changing. From the transition to hybrid or fully-electric cars to better the environment or drone delivery to support hospital capacity, there is no shortage of examples of ways innovation is propelling sustainability in our communities and moving us forward.
Read MoreOVIN DZ in Markham, and Vaughan now open for applications
The City of Markham and City of Vaughan, with funding from the Ontario Government through Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), officially launched the Demonstration Zone and are now inviting businesses to apply to demonstrate their mobility technologies. The first round of selected businesses will pilot their technologies in early 2024.
Read MoreYSBEC Success Story: Young at Heart Painting
Check out the latest YSBEC success story about Young at Heart Painting, which leveraged small business support services to help their company grow.
Read MoreYork Region-based AI company powers car shopping
Most of the team members call York Region home. “This allowed us to centrally serve customers across GTA and beyond, enabling consumers to buy and sell cars with just a click,” Ng explains. “Carity introduced an industry-first profit-sharing car selling program, which allows consumers to share in the profits when Carity resells their vehicle, while also guaranteeing a selling price and offering upfront payments.”
Read MoreGhost Taco arrives on Newmarket Main Street
Ghost Taco began as a pop-up restaurant at EventMrkt in 2021 as a way to keep staff working during lockdowns. Its popularity prompted the Buckleys, who also own Ground Burger Bar, to expand to a permanent location.
Read MoreAurora restaurateur’s challenge to help feed those in need goes viral
Now, as owner of Tina’s Grill, the popular restaurant in Aurora’s southwest, Saberi is working hard to help families stave off hunger and erase any sort of stigma in the process.
Read MoreMarkham company developing AI wearable device to help people who are blind, visually impaired
The most common way for people with visual impairments to navigate outside is through the use of guide canes and raised tactile indicators at intersections. Yu said these devices are more than 100 years old, and there hasn’t been much progress made with alternative solutions, while the Visiontif wearable device is a screen reader for the real world.
Read MoreAurora’s Christmas Market features vendors, attractions, performers
Top 100 Ontario event in Town Park Dec. 1-3, 8-10 features 115 vendors, buskers, geodome, inflatables playground, Christmas tree lighting.
Read MoreHere’s where to have holiday fun in Newmarket, York Region
Frozen Fridays return in Newmarket, along with holiday markets, Santa Claus parades, and more this week.
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