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.
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Markham-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 MoreYork University unveils new School of Medicine sign and new OCI partnership at Vaughan Healthcare Precinct
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 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 make list of 100 best patios in Canada
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.
Read MoreLiUNA Local 183’s new headquarters launches campus in Vaughan
The lower level is dedicated to programs and services for LiUNA staff and members, including medical clinics, health and wellness spaces, financial services and recreational amenities. Work and learning spaces, including training classrooms, are on the upper floors, with access to daylight. There are 40,000 sf of roof terraces (at three different levels) and outdoor gardens.
Read MoreHow Haven Greens, a high-tech farm, in Canada is winning in the trade war
An autonomous farm in Ontario that recently came online is now getting a rush of unexpected business thanks to the trade war, which has Canadian consumers and businesses dropping American products in favor of domestically produced goods.
Read MoreRichmond Hill teen cuts food waste by selling ‘short-dated’ snacks to consumers who care about the planet
Brighton Ng is from Hong Kong, where a company called GreenPrice sells mostly packaged food close to its best before date (BBD) for 30 to 70 per cent off. He wondered if he could do the same thing in Canada with “short-dated” food — and it turns out he can.
Read MoreGeorgina-based, Flourish Home Creations, gives new purpose to old furniture
Sabrina Teixeira, 22, started her small business refurbishing and selling unique, sustainable and affordable pieces in her parent’s garage last year.
Read MoreMarkham headquartered Pharmaceutical Sciences Group and Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences partner to deliver biomanufacturing regulatory compliance program
The Pharmaceutical Sciences Group (PSG) and the Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL), announced a partnership to jointly offer training programs for Canada’s life sciences sector.
Read MoreRichmond Hill’s SEIU Healthcare recipient of $2 million from the Province of Ontario to support its Workersfirst Platform
Through this funding, healthcare workers will have new opportunities for continuous education and learning to improve upon their existing skills.
Read MoreInside Haven Greens the Lamborghini of sustainable greenhouses in King Township
Haven Greens is producing over 6,000 lbs of leafy greens each day from Kinghaven Farms in King Township.
Read MoreYSBEC Success Story: AET Basketball
Santhosh Rajmohan, founder and director of AET Basketball, is passionate about ensuring everyone has the opportunity to play sports.
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