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April 25, 2019

Alcohol, cannabis companies form pot beverage industry group

Cannabis Beverage Producers Alliance wants to produce pot-based drinks in the same facilities as other beverages are made. →

April 25, 2019
White House announces more trade talks with China
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will travel to Beijing for talks that begin April 30. →
April 25, 2019
Manitoba files separate court action over federal carbon tax, seeks review
Decisions are already pending in the court challenges by Ontario and Saskatchewan, but Manitoba says its case has some unique characteristics. →

April 25, 2019
As waters rise, Champagne offers fast track reviews for flood projects
The "disaster mitigation and adaptation fund" was set up two years ago to dole out $2 billion over a decade. →
April 25, 2019
CP Rail first quarter profits jump 25% despite winter weather woes
Revenues for energy, chemicals and plastics shot up 18%. →
April 25, 2019
JWR: Feds want to just ‘manage the problem’ of Indigenous Peoples
Former AG torched Trudeau government in speech to indigenous council. →
April 25, 2019
Canada banning oil, gas and mining from marine protected areas
Changes apply recommendations made last fall. →
April 25, 2019
Facebook anticipates an FTC privacy fine of up to US$5B
Regulator has been looking into whether Facebook broke its own 2011 agreement promising to protect user privacy. →

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April 25, 2019
Bombardier cuts outlook, full year revenue guidance down by US$1B [UPDATED]
Full first-quarter financial results released on May 2. →
April 25, 2019
Boeing’s troubled jet is costing US$1B to fix so far
Boeing has about 4,600 unfilled orders for the 737 Max, which was involved in two recent fatal crashes. →
April 25, 2019
Woman killed when she falls into meat grinder at work
It's not clear what caused the accident in northern Pennsylvania. →

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Features

Pest control: Tips for managing disposal areas

by Alice Sinia How to reduce the risk of insects and other critters invading your plant.→

Total power failures: Avoid them with a ‘living’ liability plan

by Steve Gahbauer, Contributing Editor Create a living program that’s monitored regularly.→

The high cost of drugs: take the strain off company plans

by Stéphanie Myner-Nham Save with tighter health benefit controls.→

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Money for manufacturers: Funding your future growth

by Dale Kehler Sponsored Content provided by PLANT partners Are you tapping into the $26 billion in government grants and incentives available to Canadian manufacturers? Ask any manufacturing business owner to name some of the worries that keep them up at night, and…→

Benefits of soft starters for electric motors

by William Schrottky Sponsored Content provided by PLANT partners: They relieve stress that drives up costs and reduces productivity In electric motor applications, it is important to avoid situations that create unnecessary wear and tear on the motor and driven machinery. This can…→