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April 2026

Go North of Unexpected

North Durham is redefining what opportunity looks like beyond its urban counterparts. Home to forward-thinking businesses and a community that values balance, creativity and growth, the Townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge offer a compelling alternative. 

In “A Letter to my Former Self”, Mary Bridger reflects on her move from Toronto to Uxbridge. She writes about the unexpected benefits including strong community connections, and the ability to work without giving up balance or ambition. 

Going north of unexpected, Mary’s story mirrors the experience of others who have discovered that north Durham offers space for ideas, careers and families to thrive. From advanced manufacturing to food production and future tech, north Durham proves big ideas don’t need big-city limits.

Durham Region has long been at the forefront of energy innovation. Contributing to the momentum is global firm Tetra Tech. 

Operating from its Canadian base in Pickering, Tetra Tech’s Canadian Nuclear Unit (CNU) supports several utilities and major initiatives. Its clean energy projects include life-extension work at the Pickering nuclear plant and medical isotope production at Darlington. Tetra Tech CNU engineers are also involved in the development of small modular reactors. As Director of Engineering for Tetra Tech CNU, Mark Browne describes the work underway as “one of the most exciting times in nuclear”. 

Tetra Tech CNU also points to Durham Region’s talent pipeline, connectivity and quality of life as a competitive advantage. The company’s growth and retention efforts underscore Durham Region’s role in supporting a clean and sustainable economy. 

Summer Company Empowers Young Entrepreneurs

Instead of a traditional summer job, the Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) invites students to apply to the Summer Company program. Students will develop real-world skills in marketing, bookkeeping, customer service and leadership; all while running a business they create from the ground up with the help of $3,000 in start-up money. 

Eligible students must be: 

• 15 to 29 years old (those under 18 require a parent or guardian signature).
• Currently attending school and returning in the fall (this includes full-time, part-time, homeschooling, e-learning, distance learning, apprenticeships, trade schools, etc.). 
• Starting a new business. 
• Not working another job or attending school for more than 12 hours per week during the program. 
• A Canadian citizen or a permanent resident who lives in Ontario. 
• Individuals who have not previously received a Summer Company grant. 

Applications close April 30. 

Events and Partnerships

As film and TV production continues to grow in Durham Region, bring the action to your business by attending Film Durham’s Locations Seminar on April 14. Production crews are always searching for unique spaces, from offices and stores to warehouses, quarries and farms. If your space has character, flexibility or a look that stands out, it could be exactly what a location scout is looking for. 

Hosted by Film Durham and municipal film offices, the free afternoon seminar at Parkwood Estate National Historic Site covers: 

• Film-friendly fundamentals: what productions need and how to market your space. 
• Location scouting: how scouts choose locations and what to expect during site visits. 
• Preparing for production: how to get your home or business ready before a film crew arrives. 
• Protecting your property: how to protect your space throughout the process. 
• Production responsibilities: what film companies are accountable for. 
• Registering your property: how to be included in Film Durham and Ontario Creates digital location libraries. 

Join the region’s creative momentum. Your business can help set the scene for what comes next.

Business and community leaders from across north Durham are invited to connect at the first ever Tri-Township Networking Extravaganza. 

The free event takes place on June 3 at Mill Run Golf Club and offers an opportunity to build relationships, exchange ideas and strengthen connections across the townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge. Attendees can meet the teams behind the North Durham Chamber of Commerce and the Brock Board of Trade and learn about membership. There’s also raffles and prizes to be won, along with a poutine bar! 

Recent Business News

The City of Oshawa and Ontario Tech University welcomed a $2 million provincial investment in automotive technology and smart mobility solutions. Find out what the funding will support. 

A $4.3 million investment by Bowmanville’s Ganawa Company is set to boost local operations. Read more about how the steel fabricator’s expansion will strengthen local manufacturing and job growth. 

D&R Custom Steel is expanding to a new plant in Bowmanville. Work is now underway on the new 48,000 square foot facility. Get details about the expansion and what the new plant will feature. 

A new immersive research stage will be built at Durham College’s Mixed Reality Capture Studio. Find out what’s coming thanks to the combined federal and provincial investment. 

Unit 4 at the Darlington nuclear generating station is officially operating at full power. The project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget. Discover what the refurbishment has delivered. 

To meet the needs of Durham Region’s nuclear sector, Ontario Tech University offers a training pipeline designed to upskill mid-career engineers and technical professionals for high-demand roles. Explore the Nuclear Career Accelerator program. 

Durham College has joined the Canada-ASEAN Business Council Nuclear Energy Working Group. Learn more about the partnership and how it could support workforce development for the energy sector. 

Uxbridge native, Cliona Furrey, took home the Oscar in February for Best Makeup and Hairstyling for the movie Frankenstein. Read her reaction to the win.

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