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GM plans to announce more battery plants in the U.S. later this week

Electric vehicles now amount to less than 2% of U.S. new vehicle sales, but they are rising and projected to grow as more manufacturers roll out additional models.


FedDev Ontario announces $10M for McMaster University’s iHub

$10 million to establish McMaster University’s iHub to support more than 230 SMEs to commercialize new technologies for next-generation automotive and aerospace sectors.


Air Canada announces additional routes for expanded cargo capacity

The new flights will also be mark Air Canada's first cargo trips to Guadalajara, Mexico.
 
 
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Richardson Pioneer Limited announces plans to build a high throughput grain elevator in Saskatchewan

Richardson's new elevator will include 46,000 metric tonnes of storage capacity with a loop track rail design capable of loading 175 high cube rail cars. » Register here for free
 
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Daiya Foods appoints Melissa Lee as new Chief Financial Officer

As a member of the Daiya Senior Leadership Team, Lee will report directly to Michael Watt and she will be responsible for leading the Finance and IT Teams for Daiya. » Read more
 
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Aritzia announces acquisition of Reigning Champ

Aritzia will acquire 75% of Reigning Champ based on a total enterprise value of approximately $63 million, with the remaining 25% equity interest purchased through 2026. » Read more
 
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Protecting ERP systems from cybersecurity breaches

To safeguard against cyber-attacks, manufacturers and distributors should watch out for a number of ‘social engineered ’ scams that try to exploit organizational weaknesses. » Read more
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Tackling burnout: How to deal with stress and safety in the workplace

In 2019, the World Health Organization identified a syndrome it labelled “burnout” resulting from chronic workplace stress. » Read more
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Toxic, long-lasting contaminants detected in people living in northern Canada

Levels of perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) were twice as high among northerners than observed in the general Canadian population. » Read more
 
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Wabtec starts operations at Neighborhood 91 additive hub

Wabtec Corporation started operations at Neighborhood 91, the additive manufacturing production campus at Pittsburgh International Airport’s Innovation Campus. » Read more

Ski Doo and Sea Doo maker BRP to spend up to $350 million to buy back shares

The maker of Ski-Doos and Sea-Doos says it plans a “modified Dutch auction” that allows shareholders to tender their shares at a price not less than $94 and not more than $113 per share. » Read more