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Woodfibre LNG delayed a year, virus slows component deliveries
The company is applying for a five-year extension to its environmental certificate which expires in October.
As pandemic spreads, a wave of executive teams announce pay cuts
Several Canadian companies have made financial commitments in recent days that put temporary restraints on executive salaries
EMC sharing COVID-19 member intel with all manufacturers
The Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium is opening up its Member Needs Help forum to industry stakeholders.
COVID-19 scare at oil sands work camp tests businesses’ plans
Possible virus case shows Civeo’s safety protocols at Suncor Energy base camp work.
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Bauer to switch from protecting hockey players to medical staff [UPDATED]
Equipment to help deal with the COVID-19 pandemic would be produced at the company’s innovation centre in Blainville, Que.
China lifting last controls in province at outbreak’s centre
Residents of Wuhan where the coronavirus emerged are allowed out of the city but cannot leave Hubei until April 8.
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COVID-19 testing backlog linked to shortage of chemicals
Global demand has outpaced the supply of reagents, Canadian health authorities and labs are seeking alternative supply chains.
COVID-19 sapping the confidence of small business
CFIB Business Barometer tumbles 29 points to historic low in March.
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Suncor cuts $1.5B from budget to cope with low oil prices, virus impact
Cuts follow billions in spending reductions by other major oil sands players.
Precision Drilling moves to cut costs and capital spending plan
Lowering to $48 million, compared with earlier expectations for $95 million.
PG&E reaches bankruptcy deal with California governor
The utility’s outdated system triggered a series of catastrophic wildfires in 2017 and 2018.
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UPDATED: Cancelled events, other COVID-19 info
Watch for cancellations, postponements and announcements here.
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Trump intends to reopen country in weeks, not months
Contrary to experts that warn the highly infectious disease is certain to spread.
Maple Leaf Foods to pay weekly bonuses to hourly staff
The food processing company says it will pay a bonus of $80 a week.
Electricity rates not being cut despite surge in use from shut-ins
Utilities indicate they can’t unilaterally reduce rates set by provincial energy boards.
