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February 12, 2019
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Ontario Tories attack student unions in fundraising email

Ford's email charged that student unions get up to "crazy Marxist nonsense," which sparked condemnation from students groups and opposition politicians


PM asserts full confidence in Wilson Raybould amid ethics investigation

Wilson-Raybould has refused to comment on the allegation since it surfaced


Dozens of Mexican ‘modern day slaves’ freed by police in Ontario

The alleged victims were lured to Canada believing they would be offered opportunity, but were instead ensnared and exploited


Economists: Hard Brexit would hit German auto industry hard

The German auto industry has some 15,000 jobs related to trade with Britain
 
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Finding funding for startups

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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

Remote communities meet renewable energy solutions

There are many successful examples of renewable energy sources being integrated in remote communities to create hybrid microgrids, which use both diesel and renewables » Learn More

AP Explains: The promise of 5G wireless speed, hype, risk

Breaking down the basics: What, exactly, is 5G wireless? What can it do? » Learn More

Rittal: Engineering for efficiency: Keeping the water flowing

How MetroVan performed a critical infrastructure upgrade while meeting environmental and economic obligations » Learn More
 
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Sting brings musical to Oshawa to support workers facing GM plant closure

Sting, along with the Toronto production cast are set to perform a free show at Oshawa’s Tributes Communities Centre on Thursday » read more
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Trump’s speech: Less analytical, more sure than predecessors

Trump's speeches, debates and documents scored the highest among presidents on a scale that tries to measure confidence in language » read more
 
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