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Volkswagen searching in Canada for first North American battery factory site

The automotive giant said its chief executive Oliver Blume has signed an agreement with Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne to work to identify suitable sites.


Cdn. unemployment rate drops in November to 5.1%

Employment rose in several industries in November, including finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing, manufacturing and in information, culture and recreation.


Financial performance of fifteen industries, including food manufacturing, driving up inflation

The report said that large price increases on eight specific products sold or produced by those sectors accounts for more than half of overall inflation in the past year.
 
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Klean Industries

Klean Industries named as one of Canada’s most investible cleantech companies

Now in its second year, this annual list recognizes the country's leading innovators who are contributing to a net zero future. » Read more
 
Hyundai

Hyundai Motor Company releases some details around its new IONIQ 5 N

N Vision 74 is a hydrogen hybrid rolling lab that shows N Brand's mid- to long-term vision for high-performance vehicles. » Read more
 
Taiga

Taiga’s Orca Carbon electric watercraft wins Popular Science award

Orca Carbon is the winner in the sports and outdoor category. » Read more
 
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MANUFACTURING IN-DEPTH 
 
Challenges

How small and mid-sized manufacturers can overcome today’s challenges

Small-to-mid-sized manufacturers must stay mindful of new developments and respond to them as nimbly as possible to minimize complications. » Read more
John Hodgins

Canadian engineers call for change to their private ‘iron ring’ ceremony steeped in colonialism

The rings are distributed at the “Ritual of the Calling of the Engineer,” which is overseen by the ominously named Seven Wardens. » Read more
Big Tobacco

Why Big Tobacco’s attempts to rehabilitate its image are so dangerous

Despite Big Tobacco’s efforts to renormalize itself, we should all be very wary of engaging with the self-described “Bold, Fast, Empowered” corporate culture. » Read more
 
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Tesla delivers electric semis to PepsiCo at Nevada factory

Tesla delivered its first electric semis to PepsiCo Thursday, more than three years after Elon Musk said his company would start making the trucks. » Read more

Nova Scotia government purchasing historic Lunenburg foundry

The Public Works Department issued a statement saying the foundry will continue to support the region’s shipbuilding and maintenance industry. » Read more