The company’s flagship platform, CityRover, was first piloted right here in Richmond Hill. What began as a local experiment has since expanded across Canada and into the United States, earning Visual Defence and its municipal partners over 35 innovation awards along the way.
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Ontario 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 MoreMarkham headquartered NordSpace announces 2026 satellite launch on SpaceX rocket
Canadian aerospace startup NordSpace’s first satellite launch into space will hitch a ride on a rocket from Elon Musk’s SpaceX in 2026.
Read MoreU.S. High School Improves Campus Communication with Markham headquartered Sangoma’s Switchvox
Sangoma Technologies Corporation announced a new contract with Dowling Catholic High School in Des Moines, Iowa.
Read MoreYork University Markham Campus named Grand Winner of GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Awards
At the GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN gala, York University Markham Campus was recognized as the Grand Winner in the discipline of Architecture.
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 MoreOntario government announces 2025 Excellence in Agriculture award winners including King-based Haven Greens
Haven Greens in King Township received the Research and Innovation Excellence Award at the 2025 Ontario Excellence in Agriculture Awards.
Read MoreBuilding on success, York University launches The YSpace Network
Canadian innovation is getting a major boost with York University’s exciting new initiative: The YSpace Network.
Read MoreMarkham headquartered NordSpace announces new Advanced Manufacturing for Aerospace Lab
Canada’s push for sovereign space capabilities gains momentum with NordSpace’s new AMA Lab, set to revolutionize rocket engine and pressure vessel production.
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 MoreRinnai America expands distribution network with its first warehouse in Canada; located in Markham
Rinnai America Corporation, a leader in innovative, energy-efficient tankless water heaters, is expanding its North American distribution network with its first warehouse in Canada. Effective immediately, Rinnai products will be stocked and shipped from a new distribution center in Markham, Ontario, improving access for Distribution partners and PROs across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and surrounding regions.
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