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Why Port Perry Is Ontario’s Next Big Tourism Destination—And Why Entrepreneurs Should Invest NowDowntown Port Perry along Lake Scugog.
In a province packed with destinations competing for attention, Port Perry stands apart.
Canadian Culture in Durham Region: Insights for International CompaniesFrom cheering on local hockey teams and celebrating multicultural festivals to exploring scenic waterfront trails, enjoying global cuisine, and embracing winter sports, companies choose to invest in Durham Region as much for its diverse Canadian lifestyle as for its strong economic opportunities.
Located just east of Toronto, Durham embodies many of the qualities Canada is celebrated for around the world — a high quality of life, four-season recreation, access to nature, and a welcoming spirit.
Deep Roots & Robotics: How West Port Dairy Co. is Growing the Future of Dairy FarmingFamily 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.
Nordstrong’s Cannington Plant Makes Heavy Work Look EasyTucked 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.
Inside Tetra Tech’s Clean Energy ExpansionCalifornia-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.
A Letter to My Former Self: MikeLeaving 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.
A Letter to My Former Self: MarySometimes the biggest life changes start with a single, unexpected choice. For one former city dweller, that choice became a turning point.
The Secret Sauce Behind Hela SpiceThe next time you walk down a grocery aisle, pause for a moment. Pick up a sauce, a seasoning blend, a ready‑to‑cook meal.
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