Creative-minded people in Durham Region have a new opportunity to collaborate and share ideas at the Creative Social, a new monthly event being introduced by Durham Tourism. Held on the last Thursday of every month in rotating local municipalities, the Creative Social aims to connect creative people to discuss opportunities for collaboration and new business in Durham Region. The first Creative Social took place on January 26 at 7 p.m. at … [Read more...]
By Glenn Hendry At least one Zellers outlet in Oshawa – and possibly two others - will carry the Target banner next year after the Minneapolis retail giant released its latest master list for its grand push into Canada. Target – Walmart’s biggest rival in the U.S. – will welcome customers at Five Points Mall next summer, with hiring for 150 to 200 employees to begin later this year. The retail chain had already announced it will … [Read more...]
The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade (APBOT) inducted its 2012 governing Council Thursday night, naming Gary Strange, of First Durham Insurance and Financial as 2012 President. Mr. Strange was sworn in along with members of the Board's 2012 Council, who took the oath of office administered by Durham Regional Chair Roger Anderson. The ceremonies were once again held at Deer Creek Golf Clubs in Ajax. The Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Minister of … [Read more...]
Mr. Bryan Yetman, Chairman of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) has been awarded the ‘Wallace E. Wood Memorial Award.’ This award has only been presented to ten other recipients in the association’s ninety one year history. The “Wally Wood Award,” named in honour of IBAO Past President Wallce E. Wood, was created to recognize an individual who has dedicated themselves to the support and development of the … [Read more...]
MINNEAPOLIS (January 26, 2012) – Target Corporation is pleased to confirm that Five Points Shopping Centre in Oshawa, Ontario will be home to a future Target location. As previously announced, Target purchased the leasehold interest in the Five Points Shopping Centre site, which is currently operated by Zellers Inc. Target plans to open 125 to 135 stores in Canada, the majority of which will open in 2013. Approximately $10 million to $11 … [Read more...]
AJAX and WHITBY, ON (Dec. 1, 2011) - Thomas and Chase Professional Corporation will merge with Copetti and Company effective Dec. 1, 2011, combining the diverse experience of both organizations and creating a Durham-wide accounting firm with offices in Ajax and Whitby. The merged companies will operate as Copetti and Co. "Every accounting firm is as strong as its collective experience," says Kimberly Copetti, CA. "We know that our clients will … [Read more...]
Looking for Canadian companies to apply for the show CBC is announcing that stars of Canada's top-rated entertainment program Dragons’ Den are hitting the road to help struggling companies get back on track by offering their expertise—and their own MONEY. Producers of the exciting new series The Big Decision are currently searching for Canadian companies to participate in the show, which will give business owners an opportunity to … [Read more...]
By: Colin S. McCarthy Have you heard of the new Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act? Do you know if your business is required to be compliant? Do you know what is required to become compliant? These are questions that need to be answered by every business in Ontario and yet it is amazing to me that the vast majority of businesses are still unaware of this new legislation. Almost all businesses were required to be compliant with … [Read more...]
By: Glenn Hendry For many Canadians the European sovereign debt crisis splashed across the front pages of the world’s newspapers seems not so top of mind that it resonates as important as, say, the foibles of our own politicians or the fortunes of our favourite hockey team. In fact, if you asked your neighbour or co-worker about the issue they would most likely say it was all Greek to them. But not to Jim Flaherty. Whitby’s … [Read more...]
By: Parvaneh Pessian OSHAWA -- At least 400 people are without jobs after a local call centre abruptly shut its doors early Friday morning, leaving workers without proper notice or their final pay cheques. IQT Solutions at 199 Wentworth St. E. in Oshawa, which provided customer service for Bell Canada, reportedly went bankrupt, prompting Bell to pull the plug on a contract with the company, according to former employees. “This morning … [Read more...]