Economic Development News

Durham Region Producer Reshapes Canadian Film Industry

From Durham Region to some of the world’s most prestigious film festivals, Tamar Bird is quietly reshaping Canadian cinema one story at a time. An award‑winning producer, writer, and creative force, Bird’s work is deeply focused on social change, pushing the boundaries of filmmaking and amplifying the voices of unrepresented people. Though her projects now reach global audiences, her creative roots remain firmly planted in Durham.

From Ajax to the Producer’s Chair

Growing up in Ajax, Ontario,...

Spotlight your future at Film Durham’s Film and TV Industry Career Fair

Whitby, Ontario – Film and television (TV) production is growing across Durham Region, and the industry needs skilled talent. Explore a creative, in-demand future right here at home with Film Durham’s Film and Television Industry Career Fair.

What: This free event is ideal for high school students, post-secondary students, and adults considering a new career path. Get a look at the world of film and TV in Durham Region and discover over 150 career possibilities, from cinematography, directing and...

Building the Future of Energy: Supply Chain Growth and Private Sector Investment in Durham Region

In the heart of Ontario’s innovation corridor lies Durham Region, a powerhouse of clean energy and engineering expertise, and a testbed for smart technologies of the future.

Recognized as the Clean Energy Capital of Canada, Durham Region is driving economic growth, innovation and job creation through ongoing investments in new nuclear generation and site refurbishment.

With the Darlington Nuclear Station primed for the deployment of four grid-scale small modular reactors, Durham Region is becoming a global...

Durham Region Powering Health And Prosperity With Isotope Innovation

New innovation is unfolding in Ontario where clean energy meets life sciences—and Durham Region is at the heart of this progress. Home to Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) Darlington and Pickering nuclear generating stations, and the first connected Small Modular Reactor in the G7, the Region is primed to help advance the province’s ambitious long-term Integrated Energy Plan.

The plan further positions OPG not just as a reliable energy provider, but as a global leader in affordable, secure, and sustainable power.

Cultural Expressions: Creating An Art Haven In Durham Region

Written by Abigail Guevara, Senior Content Writer, Freelance

Esther Forde has called Durham Region home for more than 40 years, and it’s where she decided to create Durham’s first-ever art space—a place where culturally diverse communities could see themselves reflected in a variety of art mediums.

Cultural Expressions, a non-profit corporation that has brought together artists from over 66 countries around the world, began as Esther’s personal quest to find artwork that represented her own Jamaican...