York University’s Markham campus will welcome a new cohort of students through orientation, marking one year since it opened. According to Dan Palermo, deputy provost at the Markham campus, the school will admit around 600 students this fall, bringing the total number of students to around 1,000.
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Markham-based QEA Tech launches Japan projects in collaboration with Drone Frontier
The Tokyo National Museum was interested in working with QEA Tech to gain detailed insights on energy savings opportunities across the building envelope. The Museum chose to work with QEA Tech as it provided an innovative, efficient, and scalable solution unavailable locally. This cutting-edge project consisted of QEA Tech and Drone Frontier using industrial drones to capture thousands of high-quality infrared and visual images of the museum’s building envelope, having prepared diligently beforehand to ensure that local laws and regulations were followed.
Read MoreOntario Taking Next Steps to Build Yonge North Subway Extension
The Ontario government has awarded a contract to design and build the twin tunnels for the Yonge North Subway Extension, marking a significant milestone in the province’s plan to protect Ontario in the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty by investing in transit to reduce gridlock, support economic growth and keep workers on the job.
Read MoreMarkham-based taq Automotive Intelligence Revolutionizes Finance with Digital Deal Jacket™
With a continued focus on the future of automotive finance, taq Automotive Intelligence announces the launch of its patent pending Digital Deal Jacket™, a groundbreaking feature within its credit portal.
Read MoreLoblaw plans for Canada’s largest rooftop solar installation in East Gwillimbury
Loblaw Companies Ltd. is planning the installation of Canada’s largest rooftop solar system at its East Gwillimbury distribution centre (DC) in Ontario.
Read MoreYork University unveils new School of Medicine sign and new OCI partnership at VHCP
York University unveiled its new sign today at the site of its future School of Medicine building next to Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital in the Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct. The University also signed a new partnership agreement with the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) toward fostering health-care innovation through collaboration with partners within the Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct.
Read MoreNGen Leads $108M Investment in Sustainable Manufacturing Projects; 3 in York Region
These projects represent a significant step forward in Canada’s efforts to reduce industrial emissions, support economic growth, and build a more sustainable future through innovation.
Read MoreNewmarket headquartered Eco Guardian launches Canada-wide eCommerce store for sustainable food packaging
Eco Guardian’s e-commerce store makes it easier than ever for consumers and busy owner-operators to access sustainable food packaging solutions.
Read MoreFour York Region restaurants just made the list of 100 best patios in Canada. Here they are
Open Table releases a list of the 100 best restaurants for outdoor dining in Canada every year.
Read MoreA ‘transformative development’ is coming to East Gwillimbury
One of East Gwillimbury’s top employers is planning a “transformative new development” that will not only boost the company’s industrial space but also create a people place.
Read MoreShop local and meet York Region student entrepreneurs at the Summer Company Showcase!
Discover how local students turned big ideas into real businesses and find unique products and services while you’re at it!
Read MoreTwo York Region companies receive Bioenterprise Canada round 2 funding from the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative Commercialization Stream
Bioenterprise Canada is pleased to announce the successful applicants of the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) Commercialization Stream! Twelve organizations have been selected for the second call for proposals to receive funding to conduct market validation and product development projects, and to bring those innovative solutions to the market.
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