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February 5, 2019
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CP Rail confirms three crew members die in B.C. grain car derailment

The Canadian Pacific freight train derailed near Field, B.C., falling into the Kicking Horse River


Trump to call for unity, face skepticism in State of Union

The fact that Trump's advisers feel a need to try a different approach is a tacit acknowledgment that the president's standing is weakened


Eurozone growth falters further at the start of 2019: survey

A manufacturing and export-led slowdown has "shown increasing signs of infecting the service sector," says one economist


Canada’s Sunrise Records to buy failing HMV, safeguarding most jobs

A majority of stores will continue to operate as HMV, although administrator KPMG says 27 stores will close immediately
 
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Preventing VFD-induced bearing damage in electric motors

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Digital transformation is achievable for all manufacturers

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Outlook 2019 study shows Canadian manufacturers expect business to be good, but confidence wanes [PLANT]

U.S. protectionism is flagged among top risks. Download the report » Learn More

Canada in 4th position on cleantech – Global Cleantech 100 list revealed [UPDATED]

There's opportunity for Canadian business in clean technology to grow and capture a large share of global markets » Learn More
 
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RRSP season a good time to review your financial fitness

Canadians estimate they will need $756,000 in retirement savings to achieve the lifestyle they want in retirement, according to a CIBC poll » read more

Ontario government fines Costco $7M after illegal kickbacks

An investigation has revealed that the company received $7.25 million for services that the ministry says violated its terms for accepting rebates » read more
 
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GM moving ahead with salaried job cuts, says modest number in Canada

About 18,000 non-unionized workers across North American operations are eligible for the buyout package. » read more

Canadian companies to brew beer from cannabis

Province Brands of Canada and Murphy Hospitality Group announce a co-packing agreement. » read more

Meng’s extradition to US far from slam dunk: legal experts

US political interference looms large as a factor supporting her release. » read more