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Federal government announces $200K repayable contribution for Lignum Veneer

Through CED's financial support, the business will be able to acquire and install specialized production equipment in its plant.


House panel alleges cover up by contract vaccine maker

The report said inexperienced staff and high turnover rates contributed to vaccine contamination.


Aurora Cannabis to close outdoor growing facility in B.C. amid Thrive deal

Aurora announced it would buy Thrive parent company TerraFarma Inc. in March in exchange for $38 million in cash and shares.
 
 
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Exro Technologies

Exro signs multiyear agreement with evTS

This agreement is the culmination of the cooperative efforts of the two companies to design and deploy purpose-built commercial electric vehicles. » Read more
 
Tim Hortons

Tim Hortons launches a reusable and returnable cup pilot program in Vancouver, B.C.

The pilot will help evaluate the viability of a broader, permanent program that would allow single-use cups to be collected for recycling at a number of public drop-off points. » Read more
 
Medicom Inc.

Medicom named one of ‘Canada’s Best Managed Companies’

In the summer of 2020, Medicom announced the opening of a surgical mask and N95 respirator plant in Montreal, followed by a second plant to produce the filtering material for masks in the Greater Montreal area. » Read more
 
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3M

The journey through supply chain issues and COVID-19 hurdles: How 3M Canada set up PPE production in Brockville, Ont.

In seven months, 3M Canada managed to set up their expanded manufacturing operations and began shipping N95 respirators across Canada. » Read more
Wealthy nations

Wealthy nations are carving up space and its riches – and leaving other countries behind

Orbital slots are an area where inequity exists today. The future of space could be a gold rush for resources – and not everyone will benefit. » Read more
STEM workforce

Design Engineering: Mitigating the pandemic’s effects on the future STEM workforce

UWaterloo’s Hive Mind tutoring program helps level the playing field for high schoolers impacted by lock-down isolation. » Read more
 
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MMTS

Manufacturing job fairs coming to Wingham, Exeter

HMA says its goal with the job fair is to connect job seekers with manufacturers hit hard by a labour shortage. » Read more

Dorel shares fall 9% after posting third straight quarterly loss in first quarter

Reporting in U.S. dollars, adjusted profits fell to US$4.8 million or 76 cents per share, from a loss of US$3.4 million or 10 cents per share in the first quarter of 2021. » Read more