Many jobs have begun to be automated around the world, especially in manufacturing and hazardous trades (such as mining.)Recently, even police forces began testing “robocops.” [See our story on Dubai’s […]
Within 10 years, almost 50 percent of retail jobs may disappear to automation Read More »
Robocop as a movie was a little frightening. Robocop in real life? Maybe, not so much. At least not currently. In Dubai, they’ve already begun testing of robot “police”, initially
3D Printing’s potential has hardly been tapped. NASA has programs in place to 3D print components for base stations on Mars and replacement parts for space ships. Medical clinics use
Canada’s manufacturing sector continued to grow in March according to the Markit Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) which measures business conditions in the sector. The PMI rose from 54.7
Canada’s economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.3 per cent in January, reports Statistics Canada, with widespread growth reported in both goods and service-producing industries. The actual increase was
“Fireworks” in Canada’s economy as GDP rises 2.3 per cent in January Read More »
Following the completion of a study of Ontario’s new homes warranty plan, the government says it will follow the study author’s recommendations and end the monopoly currently held by
Greater transparency, accountability called for in new homes warranty plan for Ontario Read More »
No doubt overshadowed, in Canada at least, by the breaking news that US President Trump has approved the long-delayed Keystone XL Pipeline, another pipeline story is unfolding in Texas,
World’s largest gate valves will operate in Texas water pipeline Read More »
Manufacturing sales rose in 2016 after declining in 2015, Statistics Canada reports. Sales were up 1 per cent to $614.4 billion last year, reaching a record $53.5 billion in December.
Canada’s manufacturing sales rose in 2016, led by cars, food Read More »
