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GM seen as unlikely to spend the money needed to retool the plant amid Canada's trade war with the United States, one industry veteran says.
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Canada can't hope to lead in a vital global industry by shutting itself off from competition, a McMaster University prof says
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A coalition of maritime groups says the St. Lawrence-Great Lakes waterway is the logistical and industrial backbone of North America and will require major infrastructure investments, a faster shift to […]
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The impact of U.S. tariffs has filtered down to hit, and hurt, manufacturing in the London region, auto industry officials in Ontario say
Moira A. McDonald, Ann-Kathrin McLean Global attitudes towards the United States as a tourism destination are plunging. Travel pressures, exchange rate shifts and increasing economic uncertainty have all damaged the reputation of the American travel sector. Canadian travellers are increasingly turning to domestic destinations instead of heading south. In July
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Given society’s growing interest in AI, the data center industry will likely continue its rapid expansion. But without a consistent and transparent way to track water consumption over time, the […]
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Kincardine’s history in the salt industry has been commemorated with a new plaque. On Aug. 23, Mayor Ken Craig joined members of Heritage Kincardine for an official unveiling ceremony during the Marine Heritage Festival. “Heritage Kincardine has done incredible work to preserve and share the stories that define who we
A London automotive parts plant is shutting down, hurt by the extended closing of the Cami Assembly plant in Ingersoll. Qualtech Seating Systems, a Magna plant, will shut down in October, the company said in a statement. The plant employs 49 people. “Magna confirms it has communicated to employees at
Auto industry analysts and labour leaders on both sides of the border have warned the two new U.S. trade frameworks with the European Union and Japan are ominous for the Canadian auto industry – and even problematic for the U.S. Both agreements announced over the past week will impose a
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Local business owners, entrepreneurs and industry leaders are invited to take part in an upcoming business forum. “We’re so excited to bring the community together for a morning focused on building a resilient business community,” said Evan Vatri, economic development co-ordinator for the Municipality of Kincardine, in a news release