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COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to expand across Ontario again this week

The government has yet to say which day the minimum age will drop


OPG’s Indigenous Opportunities Network partners with UBC Millwrights

ION has placed workers on some of OPG's most diverse and innovative projects, including the Darlington Nuclear Refurbishment Project


Canadian farmers have spring in their step from strongest commodity prices in years

Growing demand as the global economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic have created the chance for Canadian farmers to earn more money in a cyclical industry
 
 
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Q&A: François-Philippe Champagne, minister of Innovation, Science and Industry [WATCH]

François-Philippe Champagne talks about the 2021 federal budget and his vision for the future of the sector » Register here for free
 
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First Student and Lion Electric announce zero-emission school bus order of 260 buses

The order will make First Student the largest operator of zero-emission school buses in North America » Read more
 
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Knowledge management provides an edge in delivering superior customer experiences

Truly effective knowledge management can help agents anticipate customer needs through the analysis of ongoing customer interactions, finds Frost & Sullivan » Read more
 
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Protect the Health of Your Workforce with Tork

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SCARA robots increasing efficiency through automation in manufacturing

Epson’s robots are a strong fit for industrial processes requiring precision automation as opposed to heavy machinery and low volume processes » Read more
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Tesla’s Bitcoin about-face is a warning for cryptocurrencies that ignore climate change

Tesla's stance has also shone the spotlight further onto the carbon footprint of cryptocurrency – an issue that will not go away soon » Read more
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Life in the deep freeze – the revolution that changed our view of glaciers forever

Glaciers aren't sterile wastelands – they're chock-full of microscopic life » Read more
 
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St. Catharines company Biolyse strikes COVID 19 vaccine deal with Bolivia

Biolyse, a St. Catharines-based manufacturer of injectable medicines, announced an agreement with the Bolivian government to produce and export COVID-19 vaccines, if permitted by the Government of Canada » Read more

As chip shortage goes on, cars are scarce and prices are up

Even at elevated prices – the average new-vehicle sales price tops $40,000, up nearly 10% in two years – customer demand exceeds supply » Read more