Economic Development News

Region of Durham launches Industrial DC Deferral Program

The Region of Durham has launched the Industrial DC Deferral Program to provide financial relief to industrial developers. This program allows eligible developments to defer their development charges over a period of up to five years, supporting economic growth and resilience in our community. The program is currently available to building permit applications for industrial developments submitted on or after February 1, 2025.

Learn more about the program and how to apply

Project Arrow 2.0: Ontario Tech University’s next bold step into the future of transportation

Powerhouse team of experts using advanced technologies to improve first all-Canadian, zero-emission vehicle

OSHAWA, ONTARIO – Imagine an entirely Canadian-made electric car that defies conventional designs: sleek, futuristic, and engineered to be faster, smarter, and more environmentally friendly. This is the vision behind Project Arrow at Ontario Tech University—a groundbreaking initiative aimed at reshaping the future of transportation. 

Designated the lead academic institution in Project Arrow’s

MedEx Health Services Answers Durham Region’s Growing Health Care Needs

Written by Abigail Guevara, Senior Content Writer, Freelance

As the Region of Durham continues to grow and diversify, its current population of 753,090 (2023) is projected to grow to 1.3 million people by 2051. Naturally, its need for increased access to excellent health care becomes more critical. MedEx Health Services is responding to this demand.

MedEx Health Services, originally located in Toronto, recently added a new location in Pickering in 2024. The integrated health care company is making...

Energizing innovation: Durham Region to exhibit research and development expertise at HANNOVER MESSE

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s innovation community is showing global decision makers our collective strengths at HANNOVER MESSE 2025—the world’s most important tradeshow for industrial and energy technologies, taking place in Hanover, Germany, from March 31 to April 4, 2025. Durham Region is home to impressive research and development assets, strong industrial clusters, and world-renowned academic institutions that are backed by collaborative efforts among its eight local municipalities.

“Durham Region is...

One More Cocoa: Love at First Bite

Written by Abigail Guevara, Senior Content Writer, Freelance

As Valentine’s Day, February 14, fast approaches thoughts, and taste buds will turn toward the decadent delights of chocolate—a welcomed treat that needs no occasion to indulge.

Canadians know this firsthand, as we spend about $100 per household annually on chocolate according to Statista.

Kenesha Lewis, chocolatier and proprietor of One More Cocoa, located in Whitby, has tapped into this tasty market; creating uniquely flavoured,...