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Canfor Pulp Products announces production reductions due to transportation issues in B.C.

The Company's pulp shipments have declined as a result of the recent weather-related transportation disruptions.


StatCan says economy added 154K jobs in November

Statistics Canada also says that total hours worked returned to pre-pandemic levels for the first time in November.


Port of Vancouver truck drivers reach agreement on new deal, avoid further shipping delays

The now-signed agreement includes drug, dental, health and insurance coverage, along with increased payments for time spent waiting for their trucks to be loaded and unloaded.
 
 
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Bombardier announces first delivery of its Global 7500 business jet to NetJets

The Global 7500 aircraft reportedly boasts the first Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for a business jet. » Read more
 
PEI Potato Board

P.E.I. Potato Board meet with Minister Bibeau to discuss U.S. trade issues

On November 22, CFIA banned the sale of table potatoes to the U.S., pinning the temporary decision on broader Canada-U.S. trade relations concerns. » Read more
 
UBC Millwrights

UBC Millwrights release statement on Ontario Power Generation clean energy project

UBC Millwrights say they look forward to working together with OPG and GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy to develop enhanced skills training programs. » Read more
 
 
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COVID-19

COVID-19 strands have short life span on Coptek’s copper products, study finds

The company sources its copper from a North American outfit. The metal obtained is a copper alloy made of 91.3 per cent copper while the remainder is composed of zinc and nickel. » Read more
Medical procedures

If your child is afraid of — or refusing — a medical procedure, here’s how to help

These fears can lead to delays or avoidance of necessary health care, even when children become adults. » Read more
Montréal Massacre

Montréal Massacre anniversary: The media must play a key role in fighting femicide

In short, the media frame the problem and suggest the solutions. As such, the media can be a key mechanism for primary prevention, but only if the problem is represented accurately. » Read more
 
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Alberta announces $80 million funding to develop and manufacture vaccines

The Alberta government says it will provide up to $81.2 million to four groups developing and manufacturing vaccines in the province. » Read more

Ontario using frequent Minister’s Zoning Orders to fast track development: auditor

The Ontario government is employing a previously little-used land-planning tool to fast-track development and circumvent normal planning processes, the auditor general said in her annual report. » Read more