Public support for refurbishing nuclear at all-time high: survey
The pending closure of a nuclear power plant in Massachusetts is perhaps a reminder of what can happen when these facilities become too expensive to operate. The Pilgrim Nuclear Power […]
First new Canadian refinery in 30 years now on track for 2017
Despite soaring costs, the first new oil refinery in Alberta in more than thirty years is a good and necessary investment, says the CEO of North West Upgrading Inc. which […]
Strong auto exports highlight industry’s importance, vulnerability to TPP
No doubt it is mere coincidence that the day after the giant Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) deal was signed in Atlanta, a far-reaching trade deal that many fear will further gut […]
Renewables poised for big growth in short term: IEA
Renewable energy stands poised to lead the world in new electricity supply, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). In 2014, renewable power generation expanded at its fastest rate to […]
Magna to acquire British auto body firm Stadco
Magna International continues to implement a policy of strategic acquisitions with the announcement that it will acquire British supplier Stadco Automotive Ltd. In a statement, Magna said that Stadco has […]
Manufacturing sector faced difficult conditions in September: survey
The RBC PMI monthly survey of Canada’s manufacturers shows that business conditions deteriorated in September to their lowest level in five years. Output, new business and employment levels all fell, […]
First anti-icing wind turbine blades will power Quebec community
Senvion Canada announced today that it and partner LM Wind Power have begun production of what it calls the longest wind turbine blades in Canada. The blades, which are 55.8 […]
Waterloo showcases new tire devulcanization facility
A Waterloo company that won a prestigious TiE50 award for entrepreneurship in technology in 2014 has now opened its first facility. The “groundbreaking” company was established by the University of […]
GE expanding cold-weather jet engine facility in Winnipeg
GE Aviation opened its new cold-weather jet engine testing facility in Winnipeg in 2012. The 11,200 square metre facility (121,000 square feet) at the city’s Richardson International Airport was a […]
New catalyst could help bring hydrogen fuel economy closer
Hydrogen, according to many, including now a University of Wisconsin chemistry professor, could be the ideal fuel. Whether used for making electricity in a fuel cell or burned to make […]
Invest $50 billion in infrastructure over five years or fall further behind: Report
Another study, this one from the Broadbent Institute, says that Canada’s governments need to invest at least $50 billion over the next five years to prevent its public infrastructure from […]
Infrastructure investment must be smart, forward-thinking: report
The perennial subject of infrastructure in Canada, featuring now in the election campaign, has reached a point of broad consensus, according to a new report from the Residential and Civil […]
