OPG innovating at Pickering, Darlington nuclear stations
Source: Durhamregion.com
 
Virtual reality, Google glass, 3D printers, drones.

Those are technologies not often associated with the nuclear industry. But, at the Pickering nuclear station, the X-Lab has been incorporating these technologies to promote innovation, save money and possibly make money for Ontario Power Generation (OPG)  . .. READ MORE
  Can Durham Region, Canada rise to the top for the Amazon bid
Source: Durham.ca

Durham Region is Amazon's right choice for a bright future. That's the message that resonates throughout a new collaborative website, highlighting the benefits of investing in Durham.

The Durham Region, Canada - Amazon HQ2 Proposal website at  durham.ca/amazon outlines why our region is the best choice: access to a large, talented workforce; outstanding quality of life; and the fact that affordable real estate, low-cost commercial and industrial land and competitive development charges make this region...  READ MORE  
  Toyota to build new Eastern Canada parts distribution centre in  
  Bowmanville, Ontario
Source: Toyota.ca 


Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) has officially announced plans to build its new Eastern Canada Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) in Bowmanville, Ontario.
 
To meet this growing demand and accommodate future growth --  and to ensure that Toyota and Lexus customers across Eastern Canada continue to have an exceptional ownership experience, TCI will be replacing its current PDC facilities located in Toronto with a new, fully optimized facility in Bowmanville ...  READ MORE
  Next hot neighbourhoods - Port Perry
Source: Torontolife.com
 
An hour northeast of Toronto, this quaint town on the southern tip of Lake Scugog is packed with affordable detached housing. 

Three-bedroom bungalows sell for the price of two-bedroom condos in downtown Toronto, and they come with an added benefit: proximity to Port Perry's Victorian main street, which is lined with gorgeous heritage buildings and charming storefronts . ..  READ MORE
  University of Ontario Institute of Technology and GM Canada  
  partner to invest in STEM education
Source: GM Canada
 
General Motors is committed to inspiring the technological innovators of the future to pursue careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) through the support and encouragement of children, particularly young girls. 

GM Canada is furthering that pledge, partnering with the University of Ontario Institute of Technology on four STEM-focused initiatives that deliver students a hands-on interactive learning experience demonstrating the real-world impact of STEM-based careers. More than 8,500 students will benefit ... READ MORE
  Ontario launches new export business portal
Source: Ontario.ca 
 
Ontario is boosting access to resources for exporters with the new  Magnet Export Business Portal, the first of its kind in Canada.  

This new web portal will help connect Ontario exporters with the tools and content they need to succeed in international markets. The web portal will use highly intelligent, scalable and leading technology to:
  • Eliminate the need for businesses to search through multiple websites, portals and programs saving them time, money and resources.
  • Remove the guesswork by delivering information that is targeted to the specific needs of each business.
  • Serve as a centralized trade hub in Ontario by bringing together export programs and services onto one platform ...READ MORE
   Pickering selected as one of 2018 Smart21 Communities
Source: Durhamregion.com
 
For the second straight year, the City of Pickering has been named one of the world's Smart21 Communities of 2018 by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF).

The program recognizes the global municipalities that are successfully leveraging the power of technology to create a more connected, engaged, vibrant and sustainable community  ... READ MORE
  Durham Region releases new digital film locations portal
Source: Durham.ca
 
The Region has launched a new online resource, the Film Durham - Digital Locations Portal at durham.ca/filmlocations. 

It's highly innovative -- featuring a location tour, and information on the film and television productions that have taken place across the Region in the past. The portal offers two tours that combine maps with narrative text, images and multimedia content ... READ MORE
 Durham College named one of Canada's top 50 research colleges
Source: Durhamregion.com
 
Durham College has been named one of Canada's top 50 research colleges by Research Infosource Inc., a Canadian research and development intelligence company.

This is the fifth consecutive year Durham College has been included on the list.

"As a college we are continually looking for new ways to be on the cutting-edge of applied research, which in turn means working with our partners to develop practical solutions that are reflective of current industry trends," said  Debbie McKee Demczyk  . .. READ MORE
Durham College launches first-of-its-kind applied research AI Hub
Source: Durham College

Housed within the college's Office of Research Services, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ORSIE), the AI Hub offers small and medium enterprises (SMEs) a much-needed access point to the rapidly growing field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

DC's AI Hub offers industry partners access to technical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and learning platforms, and students who are emerging leaders in their fields, so that through applied research projects they may uncover business insights and implement intelligent and autonomous solutions to increase their companies' productivity and growth . .. READ MORE
  Ontario opens new section of highway in Durham Region
Source: Ontari o.ca 

The first phase of the Highway 407 extension, which opened last year and included a new Highway 412, is already seeing approximately 40,000 vehicles per day, improving travel times across this growing region. 

The new addition of 9.6 kilometres to Highway 407, including two new interchanges, will allow even more commuters and families travel across the region faster.

The final phase, scheduled to open by 2020, will connect Highway 407 to Highway 35/115 and includes Highway 418, which will provide another north/south connection from Highway 407 to Highway 401...READ MORE