Ontario invests $488,250 to create new jobs in Subdbury and expand research in mining.
Ontario is supporting the development of new, innovative mining technologies and helping to create new jobs for residents in the Sudbury area by expanding a state-of-the-art research mine. “NORCAT continues […]
Stronger concrete made from recycled tires developed by UBC Engineers: could help reduce carbon footprint of 3 billion tires-a-year
Engineers at the University of British Columbia have developed a new process for reinforcing concrete. After running a series of lab tests examining the structural integrity of concrete made from […]
UPS Canada implementing 50 per cent alternative fuels in fleet by 2018
The global movement toward clean energy is gaining momentum, particularly in Canada as more and more companies transition to green energy sources such as solar and wind power in an […]
Blue Origin rocket engines to be built in Alabama, employing up to 350
Hoping to build up to 30 of their BE-4 engines in a new facility in Huntsville, Alabama, Blue Origin’s President Robert Meyerson committed to plan contingent on a production contract […]
BMW to invest 6 per cent of revenue in R&D; plans to streamline manufacturing to pay for research
The new vision for BMW seems to be “Less is more.” The German carmaker plans to offer fewer choices to customers — in a move to help pay for the […]
Engineers among highest paid Canada; Alberta averages highest; quarrying, mining, oil and extraction dominate wages
Natural and applied sciences engineers are among the highest paid full time hourly wage earners according to he 2016 Statistics Canada Job Vacancy and Wage Survey. Only Management edged out […]
A tech-smart, airless, customizable tire, with replenishing tread unveiled by Michelin
Usually concept tires aren’t as exciting as concept cars, but Michelin wowed the industry with its visionary concept tire that not only runs airless, it has a brilliant replenishing tread […]
Automation-proof jobs, and jobs that will eventually be automated
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 […]
Avalon Advanced Materials creates jobs to make lithium ion batteries from Kenora-area mine
The Ontario Governement is diversifying the Northern economy and helping create good new jobs for people in the North by supporting innovation at a mining company near Kenora. “Our government […]
7 Award winners honoured for championing ontario’s environment’s zero-waste, low-carbon initiatives
Ontario is recognizing the outstanding efforts of local champions doing their part to protect the environment and helping Ontario achieve its commitment to transition to a zero-waste, low-carbon and growing […]
Swimming Robot to Examine Damage from Japan’s Nuclear Reactor
Toshiba, a Japanese industrial group unveiled a swimming robot designed to probe damage from meltdowns that occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi. Extreme levels of radiation and significant structural damage made it […]
Ontario to update Nuclear Emergency Response Plan in the event of nuclear and radiological events
Although Ontario’s nuclear system has an excellent safety record, Ontario is inviting the public to comment on proposed changes to the province’s nuclear emergency response plan. Marie-France Lalonde, Minister […]
