Ont. invests $2.2M in Waterloo mfg.

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Ontario announces $2.2M investment in Waterloo area manufacturers

The province is investing nearly $2.2 million in four businesses through the Regional Development Program, which will help create 85 jobs and retain 233 jobs. » Read more

General Electric to split into 3 public companies

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De Havilland to start decommissioning Toronto facility after completing Dash aircraft

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Bitter family feuds and succession battles are not new to the Canadian business landscape. In fact, some of Canada’s most prominent family-owned firms have had very public brawls. » Read more

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