Family photos by: Justyne Edgell, Justyne Edgell Photo Co.
On the edge of north Durham, where rolling fields meet the quiet curves of the Oak Ridges Moraine, sits West Port Dairy Co.
Tucked into the rural landscape of Cannington in north Durham, Nordstrong Equipment Limited is quietly shaping industries across North America.
You may not spot their name on store shelves or city billboards, but if you’ve ever eaten packaged food, walked on concrete, or seen a train packed with industrial materials, chances are Nordstrong’s equipment helped move the ingredients and parts behind the scenes.
California-based Tetra Tech didn’t arrive in Durham Region by accident; it came for the proximity to market, talent, and momentum: but stayed because all three are accelerating.
As Director of Engineering for Tetra Tech’s Canadian Nuclear Unit (CNU), Mark Browne sums it up plainly: “We chose a while back to focus a lot of our efforts here in Ontario, because of the nuclear industry that is just exploding here right now.
Leaving the city wasn’t just a change of scenery—it was an invitation into a vibrant close-knit community with unexpected opportunity. In this “Letter To My Former Self,” Michael Cascone looks back on taking the leap to north Durham and how that decision created space for a more present family life, renewed career purpose, and a quiet sense of belonging that reshaped what success looked like.
Sometimes the biggest life changes start with a single, unexpected choice. For one former city dweller, that choice became a turning point.
The next time you walk down a grocery aisle, pause for a moment. Pick up a sauce, a seasoning blend, a ready‑to‑cook meal.
What began as two childhood friends tinkering in a backyard has become a forestry-equipment company with its global headquarters, and heart,locatedin their hometown of Port Perry, Ontario.
Durham Region, ON — The Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) is proud to introduce the 360° Growth Program, an affordable paid program offering a streamlined, high impact advisory experience designed to help established business owners build stronger operations, deepen profitability, and create sustainable long-term momentum.
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.
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.
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