Business & Investment

Trent’s Board of Governors approved the next steps for the development of a new residence and academic building at the University’s Durham GTA campus during its November 2018 meeting. This next step allows the University to proceed with an open competitive procurement process to build and finance the project. New spaces include:

• On-site Student Residence – With a new residence planned, students will be able to live on campus and experience all that Trent...

The City of Oshawa is shocked and disappointed with General Motors’ announcement that it will not allocate production to the Oshawa Assembly Plant beyond the end of 2019.

The City’s first priority is the well-being of our GM families who are impacted by this announcement. The City has contacted both the federal and provincial governments to engage them in identifying alternatives to the shut down and to ensure GM employees and their families are supported during this...
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The City of Oshawa is proud to announce that it has been included in the Intelligent Community Forum (I.C.F.)’s comprehensive international ranking of the top intelligent communities with populations between 100,000 and 250,000. The list is first of its kind and the latest in I.C.F.’s By the Numbers series.

“This is an astounding accomplishment for not only the City, but also the community as a whole,” said Mayor John Henry. “It is the combination...
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Congratulations to Oshawa's 3S Lighting! Ranking 39th out of Canada's 500 fastest growing companies this year, an increase of 25 spots from last year’s ranking.  

3S Lighting Solutions has located its international head office in Oshawa and has been serving North American, Middle East and South Asian countries since 2001. They specialize and focus on LED lighting products and technology. 3S Lighting is currently working to light up one of the tallest buildings in the...
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Durham Region recently announced the formation of the C.C. Chan Academician Science and Technology Innovation Centre that will utilize knowledge sharing to develop technologies within the automotive sector.

“Durham Region has a long history of invention and production in the automotive industry. This investment honours and expands that heritage, skill and expertise,” stated Gerri Lynn O’Connor, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “Whether through...
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