News/Business

Health-care centre opens

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Milton’s Prime Care Family Health Team (FHT) has opened its doors in a new location.

Mattamy tops in home-buyer satisfaction survey, again

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

It’s a three-peat for Mattamy Homes. For the third consecutive year, the residential development giant — and prominent builder in an ever-booming Milton — has ranked highest in satisfying new-home buyers in the GTA.

Breakfast with Mayors event Nov. 18

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Halton Industry Education Council (HIEC) is getting ready for its annual Breakfast with the Mayors later this year.

Roxul helping build new ‘green’ house

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

A Milton company is going ‘green.’

Local housing market slowing down

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Canada's fastest growing community is seeing a slight slow down in the housing market, according to figures from the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD).

Teen starts catering service through business program

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

A Milton teen is bringing the fine-dining experience right to local residents' homes.

Best Western officially opens

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Best Western Milton will join ranks with the world's largest hotel chain today as it officially opens on Chisholm Drive.

Local business giving away sauces for barbecue event

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Some lucky residents will be able to experience the flavours of India during this Saturday's World's Longest Barbecue, thanks to a local business.

Blink buys Milton Hydro Telecom

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:44:32 EST

Oakville Hydro Corporation, through its telecommunications subsidiary, Blink Communications, has agreed to buy Milton Hydro Telecom Inc.

'Virtual Consumer,' super getaways mark Gold Book's 10th anniversary

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Gold Book is launching yet another innovative on-line initiative and an anniversary contest that will award 10 super getaway vacation packages to such exotic destinations as Nassau, Jamaica and Cuba.

New bank branch open every day

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Banking just became more convenient with a new, seven-days-a-week branch opening.

Wellington West Capital ranks high

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Staff of a national investment firm's local branch have been enjoying some high returns on their hard work in the form of several awards and recognitions.

Know a phony bill when you see one?

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Except for any numismatists in the crowd of 60 merchants at a recent Bank of Canada counterfeit workshop in Oakville, few had ever looked so closely at cash.

The fruits of their labour

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

While building a thriving, award-winning business on his love of growing plants of any kind, Bert Andrews discovered a secret that the rest of society is just catching on to -- farm-fresh produce is trendy.

Energy incentives focus of meeting

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

Area business owners and operators can learn about incentives for energy efficient projects at a breakfast and presentation this Wednesday.

Roxul's massive plant expansion underway

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

Local insulation manufacturer Roxul Inc. celebrated the progress that's been made on its $175-million expansion at last week's groundbreaking ceremony.

Plant closing; workers losing jobs

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

After almost 24 years in Milton, Affinia Canada's McGeachie Drive operation is closing, putting about 50 area residents out of work.

Company named to advisory council's honour roll

Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

A local company has made the Halton Apprenticeship Advisory Council's (HAAC) honour roll.

CIBC set to open new branch at Derry/Thompson roads

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

CIBC is making plans to open a full-service branch at the corner of Derry and Thompson roads.

Entries accepted for student business plan contest

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

It's that time of year again for local high school students to make their business ideas a reality.

Region hosts workplace health networking meeting April 16

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Local businesses can learn how to help their employees maintain a work-life balance while improving productivity and profit at the same time at a free networking meeting next month.

Skilled trades award nominees sought

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

It's time again for the Halton Apprenticeship Advisory Council's (HAAC) Honour Roll event.

New child care centre celebrates opening

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Amid children crafting valentines, an official opening ceremony recently took place for a new -- and much-needed -- childcare centre.

Mini trade show booths available

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Got a new business in town and want to network with others?

Long line-up of events happening as part of Babyfest at Toys "R" Us

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

Babyfest is coming to Toys "R" Us Saturday, Jan. 19.

New CIBC branch on the way

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

CIBC announced plans last week to open 16 new full-service branches across Canada in 2008-09, with one of them being in east Milton.

Company fined after worker injured in fall at local plant

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

A local auto parts manufacturer has been slapped with a fine of more than $80,000 after pleading guilty in relation to an incident where a worker sustained injuries in a fall.

Find out all about skilled trades during event Monday

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST

Learn more about how skilled trades can be a fulfilling and well-paying career option Monday as the Centre for Skills Development and Training's celebrates Skilled Trades Day.

Networking meeting to address workplace health issues

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST

Learn more about an award-winning holistic model for workplace health at a free networking meeting the Halton Region Health Department is hosting later this month.

Deal saves Meritor plant

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST

Employees of Meritor are most likely breathing a sigh of relief after they voted to accept an agreement that will keep the plant open.

Miltonians being urged to get 'In the Zone'

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST

The Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) and Town of Milton are joining forces to encourage downtown shopping with a 'Let's go Shopping in the Zone' promotion, which starts Monday and runs for the next year.

Businesses holding Thanksgiving food drive

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST

With Thanksgiving fast approaching, two local businesses are remembering that not everyone is looking forward to a turkey dinner with all the fixings.

Canadians need to start stepping up to the plate: COO

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST

Canadians should get over their inferiority complex and start supporting homegrown industries, said Dr. Ken Petrunik, chief operating officer of Atomic Energy Canada.

Mattamy facility brings new meaning to home delivery

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST

Mattamy Homes launched the next generation of house building Thursday with the grand opening of its Stelumar plant in west Milton.

Holman packing up CNE mainstay

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST

After many years, Campbellville's Mark Holman is hanging up his chamois and embarking on a new career.

Entrepreneurs invited to business boot camp Oct. 2

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST

An award-winning business coach will come to Halton in October as part of Salute to Small Business Month.

New Milton Loblaw Superstore to be plastic bagless

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST

The new Loblaw Superstore was a hub of bustling activity Monday morning as staff prepared for tomorrow's long-anticipated opening.

Want to start a business?

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST

Thinking about starting your own business? Or maybe you have a great business idea but are unsure where to start.

New Loblaws superstore plaza expected to be open fairly soon

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST

It won't be much longer before local residents can hit the stores in the new shopping centre being built at the southwest corner of Main Street and Thompson Road.

Bronte St. medical building construction underway

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EST

Construction recently got underway on the new Milton Professional Building, which will soon be home to Milton's Prime Care Family Health Team.

Women Who Excel dinner July 31

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EST

Are you a woman who's looking for a way to network and promote your business?

Visionscapes brings all types of gardens into bloom

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST

Everyone has a different vision of what they would like their garden to be.

Firefighter starts car seat installation business

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST

Think your child's car seat is properly installed? Think again.

Espress Yourself on the move

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST

Espress Yourself Caffé may no longer be a fixture in the downtown core, but its popular flavoured brew isn't finished in Milton.

High school students can win cash in business plan contest

Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 EST

Calling all young entrepreneurs.

Doing business with government?

Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 EST

The Region's Business Development Centre is offering to teach local companies how to do business with government through a seminar Thursday, June 7.

Learn how to finance your growing business

Tue, 08 May 2007 00:00:00 EST

Learn more about how to get financing for your growing business at a seminar the Halton Region Business Development Centre is holding May 24.

New owners, same great dining experience

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EST

While the Harrop Restaurant is now in new hands, both the old and new owners want faithful customers to rest assured that's the only major thing changing at the fine dining establishment.

Milton winery savours success

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EST

It's a tale of the little winery that could. At the recent 2007 Toronto Wine and Cheese Show put on by the Toronto Star, Milton's own Scotch Block Winery -- located out of Andrews' Scenic Acres on No. 10 Sideroad -- hauled home 11 medals.

Awards pile up for Dufferin Aggregates

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EST

Dufferin Aggregates recently received a truckload of industry and international awards, many of them for its Milton quarry.