Plant closings in Ingersoll and Brampton that cost Ontario more than 4,000 workers, stunned the industry recently and laid bare the vulnerability of the Ontario manufacturing sector to trade and tarif

Plant closings in Ingersoll and Brampton that cost Ontario more than 4,000 workers, stunned the industry recently and laid bare the vulnerability of the Ontario manufacturing sector to trade and tarif
The London Free Press
Is it a bump in a long, automotive road or the future of the industry here?
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New interest in domestic mining comes with call for sustainability in the market

New interest in domestic mining comes with call for sustainability in the market
Great Lakes Echo

By Joe Lorenz

Electrification and tariffs mean rural Midwest communities can cash in on their mineral resources. But how can these ventures balance local benefit to the ecological cost?

The post New interest in domestic mining comes with call for sustainability in the market first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.
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Cami plant unlikely to get new work amid Canada-U.S. trade turmoil: Expert

Cami plant unlikely to get new work amid Canada-U.S. trade turmoil: Expert
The London Free Press
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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Lashitew: It’s time for Canada to lower 100-per-cent tariff on Chinese EVs

Lashitew: It’s time for Canada to lower 100-per-cent tariff on Chinese EVs
The London Free Press
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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Marine coalition says future of St. Lawrence-Great Lakes waterway requires major investment

Marine coalition says future of St. Lawrence-Great Lakes waterway requires major investment
Great Lakes Commission
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 and an aggressive Build America mindset in Washington has filtered down to hit, and hurt, manufacturing in London and the region, say automotive industry officials in Ontari

The impact of U.S. tariffs and an aggressive Build America mindset in Washington has filtered down to hit, and hurt, manufacturing in London and the region, say automotive industry officials in Ontari
The London Free Press
The impact of U.S. tariffs has filtered down to hit, and hurt, manufacturing in the London region, auto industry officials in Ontario say
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Cattails are an invasive species, but may also be a helpful one

Cattails are an invasive species, but may also be a helpful one
The Lucknow Sentinel
It is investigated as a growing medium in greenhouses and a soil enhancer for crops
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McDonald: No place like home for Canadian tourists as U.S. suffers

The London Free Press
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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Heritage plaque unveiled celebrating Kincardine’s salt industry

Heritage plaque unveiled celebrating Kincardine’s salt industry
Kincardine News
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
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Qualtech Seating Systems, a Magna plant, will shut down in October, cutting 49 jobs, the company said in a statement.

The London Free Press
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
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