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FCA to end third shift at Windsor Assembly Plant in June, affecting 1,500 workers

FCA says it made the decision to match volumes with demand as production of the Dodge Grand Caravan is phased out at the end of May


Conservative MP questions whether rail blockades constitute terrorism

Doug Shipley put that question to Public Safety Minister Bill Blair Feb. 27 during testimony at the House of Commons public safety and national security committee
 
 
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TRADITIONAL FASTENING METHODS LEAVE GAPS. LOCTITE® THREADLOCKERS FILL THEM.

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EDC beefs up Women in Trade program

The export credit agency will increase support available through the program to $100 million, up from $50 million in 2019 » Read more
 

SPONSORED: ERP: Why cloud-first doesn’t mean cloud-only

In 2019, the cloud computing providers market grew by over 30% vs. 2018. However, the cloud must be embraced by the organization as a whole to be effective » Read more
 
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Energy conservation needs to take centre stage in Ontario

A recent study suggested future electricity demand could be reduced by 25%, and natural gas consumption reduced by 31%, over the next 20 years through efficiency measures » read more

Edibles, drinkables leading Canada’s cannabis market in 2020: Mintel

A third of non-cannabis users say they are 'open to trying it,' and two-thirds of open non-users are interested in ingestible cannabis, according to the research firm » read more
 
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Tesla Autopilot, distracted driver caused fatal crash: NTSB

Safety board recommends tech companies design smartphones and other electronic devices so they don't operate if they are within a driver's reach. » read more

Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing and the power of data

How digitization and networked systems power maintenance and warehousing. » read more