Space-based solar power beamed to earth may be the future of green power
China is already developing solar power in space. Although there are technical challenges, scientists say it may be practical and viable in the near future. Unlike earth-based solar arrays, collectors […]
With a 500 km range and 408 horsepower, Volvo’s new Polestar EV may rival Tesla
Volvo is racing to the market with the new Polestar — a battery-powered compact five-door meant to compete with Tesla’s Model 3. By comparing specs, it seems like a worthy […]
91% of coal-fired power plants are leaking toxic chemicals into groundwater: report
The majority of the 250 coal-fired powerplants in the US have leaked toxic chemicals into local groundwater from both coal ash waste landfills and ponds. The data, published March 2019, […]
Alberta to allow increased production of 25,000 barrels of oil per day in April; eases mandatory production cuts
Due to lower storage levels, Premier Rachel Notley of Alberta announced the province would ease the mandatory oil production cuts and allow an increase in production of 25,000 barrels per […]
Another successful test: Crew Dragon flawlessly docks with Internataional Space Station
During live coverage, you can hear cheering as the Crew Dragon successfully docks with the International Space Station. With a lot at stake, including a planned summer flight with a […]
Ontario and Saskatchewan criticizes the Federal Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan in a joint official statement
Both the Ontario and Saskatchewan governments criticized the Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan from the Federal Government, making it clear more was needed. In a joint statement, Greg Rickford, Ministry […]
Ontario to improve business “climate” for automotive industry; special focus on autonomous vehicle development
The Ontario Government’s phased in automotive sector plan — titled Driving Prosperity: the Future of Ontario’s Automotive Sector — will begin to implement a “streamlined approval and compliance” approach for […]
Successful SpaceX human flight transport launch test of Dragon crew capsule, Elon Musk elated but “emotionally exhausted”
Shortly after the successful test launch of the first commercial crewed flight transport capsule from Space X, the company’s CEO Elon Musk said, it was “super stressful, but it worked.” […]
Company tries to stop U.S. cleanup effort on longest oil spill in history claiming it will “lead to a bigger environmental catastrophe”
Fifteen years after Hurricane Ivan ripped through the Gulf of Mexico, devastating offshore oil rigs, 700 barrels of oil per day continues to leak from the uncapped wells. Despite a […]
With $390 billion in trade at stake, Premier Ford met with manufacturing trade partners; says steel and aluminum tariffs hurt the U.S. more than Canada
Ontario is the number one trading partner for nineteen U.S. states and number two for nine others. In 2017, “two-way merchandise trade between Ontario and the U.S. totalled CAD$390 billion […]
Ontario must develop its cybersecurity industry to remain competitive: report
A report on cybersecurity in Canada says that cyber attacks on Canadian companies and organizations are becoming more frequent, rising by about 30 per cent since 2014. Unfortunately, those under […]
Jobs that are at risk of automation — and jobs that are not
As technology advances and prices soar, jobs are increasingly becoming automated, replacing workers at a rapid pace. From the introduction of order-taking kiosks at restaurants and self-service registers at supermarkets […]
