Multimatic race engineers Leena Gade and Teena Gade will provide engineering services. Both have served as engineers for race teams, including for Audi in the World Endurance Championship and Williams, Force India and AlphaTauri in Formula One.
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Vaughan Headquartered Earth Rangers to Unveil Record-Breaking Art Installation at Toronto Zoo, a Climate Change Initiative
The initiative—known as the Snowflake Challenge—is one of several activities that form Project 2050, a newly launched program by Earth Rangers that mobilizes children across Canada to help meet Canada’s 2050 goal of net-zero emissions.
Markham Headquartered Multimatic Selected as the Production Partner for the New 2023 Ford Bronco DR Race SUV Priced at $300K
What’s interesting for us Canadians is that Ford has secured Multimatic as its production partner. The Markham, Ontario company already manufactures the Ford GT supercar, which is bowing out after the 2022 model year, and will next focus on this wild Bronco creation.
Markham Headquartered Enghouse Networks Selected by Ohio-Based Cable Operator MCTV to Deliver World-Class Streaming Experience
MCTV is deploying a future-proof solution from Broadpeak and Enghouse to ensure the high quality of service for subscribers on a wide range of devices, including Fire TV and Android™ devices.
Markham Headquartered Luxury Canadian Outerwear Brand, Nobis Announces Return of #nocoldshoulder Charity Initiative this Winter
In Canada alone nearly 10% of our population is living below the poverty line, #NoColdShoulder was designed to help warm the shoulders of community members in need and offer protection from the ever-changing elements.
York University Student, From Richmond Hill, Wins Bronze Medal at IFIA Best Invention Awards 2021
York University student Erfan Nouraee has won a bronze medal at one of the most coveted international invention and innovation awards. “At its most basic level, innovation is about change,” said Nouraee, who lived and studied in Richmond Hill for years.
Markham Headquartered IBM Canada and University of Ottawa to establish state-of-the-art Cyber Range to train for cybersecurity threats
Located within the uOttawa Cyber Hub, the Cyber Range will deliver critical security innovation, training, and expertise in both official languages to help grow Canada’s skilled cybersecurity workforce across government, industry and academia.
Aurora’s Alistair Johnston has Canada’s Back on FIFA World Cup Qualifying Trail
Two wins and four draws from six matches as the final qualifying round nears the midway point has Canada poised to achieve a World Cup berth for the first time since 1986.
Markham Headquartered Redline Communications Secures Multiple Contract Wins in the Middle East Oil & Gas Sector
Recently, Redline Communications has secured three new customer contracts in the United Arab Emirates and Oman, along with one new RedCare service agreement with a current customer in Qatar that provides industry-leading performance assurance. In addition, four current customers in the region have chosen to expand their mission-critical solution sets with Redline Communications.
Amazon’s New Delivery Station Set to Bring 400 Jobs to Richmond Hill
Targeted to open in early 2023, the new facility is expected to bring 400 new jobs to the city, including over 200 full-time positions, which offer comprehensive benefits starting on day one.
Federal Government Announces New Targeted COVID-19 Business Support
The Government of Canada has confirmed that certain existing income and business support programs will end on October 23, 2021, as previously announced. This includes the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy.
Markham Headquartered Enghouse Vidyo Receives International Recognition – Receives Award for Best Telemedicine Solution
Enghouse Vidyo offers an immersive, easy-to-use telehealth platform to support collaborative interdisciplinary care, improved patient outcomes and lasting cost savings.
York Region Synergy – Vaughan’s Zoglo’s Incredible Food Corp. and Markham’s Classic Touch Foods Partner to Launch New Plant-Based Product Line
The partnership will entail the creation of a co-branded product line including ready-to-heat and eat offerings such as Lasagna, Butter Chicken, and Spaghetti & Meatballs leveraging Zoglo’s plant-based expertise and Classic Touch’s innovative meal creation and supply chain.
Markham Resident Realizes Dream of Owning Restaurant, Smash
Goodis is owner of Markham’s Smash Kitchen and Bar, Next Door Restaurant and a charcuterie and bottle shop called CharBox.
80 New Green Energy Jobs at GE Hitachi in Markham Power Climate Action, Future Workforce
GE Hitachi announced the expansion tied to the development of the company’s BWRX-300 small modular reactors (SMRs) last month while it cut the ribbon on its SMR facility headquartered in Markham.
York Region Economic Development Team Spotlight Series: Charles Banfield
With significant assistance and input from my exemplary team, I oversee a broad portfolio that includes agriculture & agri-food, innovation, tourism, broadband, post-secondary attraction and support, smart city/intelligent community initiatives and the York Small Business Enterprise Centre.
Ontario Helps Industrial Sites Become “Investment Ready” Sooner
The Ontario government launched a pilot program to help municipalities and landowners prepare industrial sites for investments that will drive regional growth and job creation.
Markham and York University Celebrate Milestone With Newly Named University Boulevard
Together with YSpace, the Markham Small Business Centre, the City’s Economic Development initiatives, and technology companies already based in Markham, this new campus will help foster innovation and entrepreneurship in Markham and the Regional Municipality of York. It will also attract more skilled, diverse talent to study, work and settle in York Region.
Life Sciences Company LGC Relocating to Vaughan From Toronto, Bringing 400 ‘Highly-Skilled’ Jobs
LGC is an international life sciences measurement and tools company headquartered in the United Kingdom. LGC is expected to open its 200,000-sq.-ft. facility in 2024.
Markham Headquartered Redline Communications and Winncom Technologies Selected to Provide Private Industrial LTE Solution for Precious Metals Mine in Nevada
Industrial-grade LTE is emerging as the platform infrastructure of choice for the future of mining. Redline’s private iLTE network enhances automation at mining sites by monitoring and controlling equipment without interruption; connecting personnel, vehicles and sensors; and improving safety and production uptime.
Markham Headquartered Enghouse Telexis, Transdev Netherlands Launch Contactless Payment
“We are pleased to be one of the first operators in the Netherlands to launch the EMV payment capability for customers,” said Manu Lageirse, CEO Transdev The Netherlands. “We were gratified with the success of our recent launch with Enghouse Telexis. The system-wide application of EMV payments will support our efforts to make customer payment more convenient for customers of our public transit services in the Netherlands.”
Markham Headquartered Tech Giant IBM Opens School Program for Mi’kmaw Students in Cape Breton
Program participants in Cape Breton will be offered first-in-line interviews from IBM Canada and will get paid internships from the corporation, but Guay said that graduates aren’t limited to working for IBM.
Newmarket’s NewMakeIt, Maker’s Mark Partner to boost support for area artisans
Opportunities for makers in Newmarket and York Region are growing thanks to a new partnership between two local businesses: NewMakeIt and The Maker’s Mark.
Longtime Family Medical Equipment Business Chooses Newmarket for Second Location
A new medical equipment supplier, Homestead, has officially opened its doors in Newmarket.
Markham Headquartered Redline Communications Selected to Provide Industrial-Grade Private LTE and CBRS Solutions for Salt Lake City Salt Mining Company
With Salt Lake City being an extremely harsh environment for equipment, the company chose Redline because of its consistent capability to deploy durable products and best-in-class wireless solutions in some of the most challenging working conditions.
Newmarket Teen Stars in TV Horror Series Based on Infamous Haunted Museum
A young Newmarket actor has added another credit to her name with an appearance in a horror show just ahead of Halloween.
Vaughan Headquartered Andlauer Healthcare Group to Acquire Boyle Transportation and Remaining 51% of Skelton USA
AHG is a leading and growing supply chain management company offering a robust platform of customized third-party logistics (“3PL”) and specialized transportation solutions for the healthcare sector. The Company’s 3PL services include customized logistics, distribution and packaging solutions for healthcare manufacturers across Canada.
Vaughan Headquartered GFL Environmental Announces Pair of U.S. Acquisitions
Waste management company GFL Environmental Inc. has announced a pair of acquisitions in the United States.
Cepheid Announces Direct Commercial Operations in Markham
Cepheid announced the launch of direct commercial operations in Markham, York Region.
29 York Region-Based Companies Make Canada’s Top Growing Companies List From The Globe & Mail
Overall, there is a total of 448 businesses ranked with a total of 29 companies based in York Region on Canada’s Top Growing Companies list from The Globe & Mail.