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February 14, 2019
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Telus says a Huawei equipment ban by Ottawa could set back 5G network plan

Telus said it seeks to reduce the potential risk of a Huawei ban, as it could have a significant impact on the cost of Telus' 5G network deployment


Border security brawl seems near a serene resolution

As lawmakers pass a border security compromise, Trump's signature is widely expected but hardly guaranteed


China, U.S. open trade talks as Beijing says exports rebound

Beijing hopes to persuade Trump enough progress is being made to forestall the new tariff hikes during the two days of negotiations


Germany barely avoids recession with zero growth

Troubles in the auto industry, as well as slowing global trade amid U.S.-China trade tensions, have stalled Germany's export-focused economy
 
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Finding funding for startups

New ventures require a good business plan, knowledgeable financers » Learn More

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

Oilpatch AI keeps a wary eye on remote wells after human officials go home

Using edge computing, cloud-based computing and analytics to monitor and control the "nodding donkeys," or pumpjacks, of the oilsands » Learn More

Preventing VFD-induced bearing damage in electric motors

Two ways to prevent VFD-induced bearing damage » 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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Airbus abandons iconic A380 superjumbo, lacking clients

Declining orders have forced the European economic powerhouse to wave goodbye to the superjumbo, 500-plus-seat plane » read more
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Almost half of EI sickness benefit recipients off work longer than help lasts

Employment Insurance sickness benefits have not been updated since it was introduced in 1971 » read more
 
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Liberals agree to only limited hearings on Wilson-Raybould affair

But short list of three proposed witnesses does not include the former attorney general, who resigned from cabinet Feb. 12. » read more

Bell Helicopter to pay $1.5M in damages to Airbus in patent fight

Court ruling includes $1 million in punitive damages and $500,000 in compensatory damages tied to patent for Moustache landing gear. » read more

NASA rover finally bites the dust on Mars after 15 years

Opportunity outlived its twin by eight years and set endurance and distance records that could stand for decades. » read more