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GM stops vehicle assembly in Oshawa due to disruption from U.S. strike
On Friday, GM halted production on its flex line in Oshawa that produces the Chevrolet Impala and Cadillac XTS and employs about 650 workers.
CME Annual Conference 2019
October 17th 2019Theme: We help manufacturers grow! Conference will focus on success factors for business. Includes a technology tour, a Recognition Awards reception and dinner, plenary sessions and panels on current affairs, networking and, three learning streams on manufacturers’ top issues. Keynotes:…
Conservation groups want U.S. to pressure Canada to protect right whales
Eight have died in Canadian waters this summer out of a population numbering only about 400 animals.
Oil price drops for 2nd day as Saudi crude output recovers
Attack on Saudi Aramco’s processing facility in Abqaiq pushed crude prices up more than 14% Monday.
Alberta inquiry into oil and gas foes could face legal challenge from Ecojustice
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has repeatedly accused U.S. charities of bankrolling efforts to block Canadian energy.
Huawei launches new phone with own version of Android
Mate 30 series smartphone counter US export sanctions.
Plans call for Amazon operations at Pontiac Silverdome site
US$250 million project that could bring 1,500 jobs to Detroit area.
Some in Saskatchewan have beef with A&W Beyond Meat ad featuring Roughrider fans
CFL team says it had nothing to do with the ad, but A&W had permission to film outside Mosaic Stadium in July.
France floats tariffs on US goods amid Airbus Boeing dispute
Europe is bracing for possible US sanctions over the plane subsidy issue.
Election 2019: Wilson-Raybould pledges non-partisan approach on issues
Wilson-Raybould is running as an Independent in one of the most-watched ridings of Vancouver-Granville.
Tim Hortons drops Beyond Meat products except in Ontario, BC
Company announced in May it would test its three meatless breakfast sandwiches at some stores.
Goodyear ordered to pay US$6.7M for death from exploding tire
Garbage truck driver killed when a tire he was inflating exploded.
Nova Scotia assumes liability for removal of crane toppled by Hurricane Dorian
Still no word on how long it will take to remove the crane, which has caused some structural damage to parts of a construction site.
Trump bars California from setting stricter fuel standards
Unclear what Trump will propose as final fuel-efficiency rules, but in the past has favoured freezing Obama-era mileage standards at 2021 levels.
Striking workers question whether UAW leaders can be trusted
In August, FBI raided the suburban Detroit home of UAW President Gary Jones as part of the widening federal investigation.
