Wind projects going ahead in Quebec, public not necessarily on board
A number of new wind farm projects are going ahead in Quebec, and the provincial government there is working with the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) to develop a new […]
Jobless rate down, balance of trade up as economy shows strength
Once again, the economists got it wrong. A Bloomberg News survey of twenty-five economists had produced a forecast for 5,000 Canadian jobs lost in October. Instead, 43,100 jobs were created, […]
Honda expansion a win for Ontario’s auto sector
With a conditional grant of up to $85.7 million from the government of Ontario, Honda Canada is set to invest $857 million in its Alliston plant to make it the […]
Swiss tech does the impossible, creates white solar panels
A Swiss technology company says it has achieved the impossible, creating the world’s first white solar panels. The Swiss Centre for Electonics and Microtechnology (CSEM) announced that its revolutionary technology […]
Manufacturing index rises, conditions “robust” in October: RBC
The latest survey of Canada’s manufacturers shows higher volumes of new orders and increased production levels in October as firms continue to hire workers to meet demand. Expansion of manufacturing […]
TransCanada confident Energy East pipeline will be built
Calling it an important milestone in the regulatory process, TransCanada Pipeline today filed its application to build the Energy East pipeline with the National Energy Board. The application consists of […]
New Samsung-Pattern wind farm underway with Siemens-built turbines
With financing secured, construction is now underway on the Armow Wind project in Kincardine, Ontario. The project is being developed by Samsung Renewable Energy Inc. and Pattern Energy Group. The […]
Industry-academic R&D cooperation to boost Ontario’s aerospace sector
A new tripartite agreement among research and industry groups will help Ontario’s aerospace industry become more innovative and more successful, says Ontario’s Minister of Research and Innovation. Reza Moridi announced […]
Toyota celebrating 50 years in Canada with Special Edition Corolla S
From “humble beginnings” in a distributorship agreement fifty years to its current status as one of Canada’s most important auto makers, Toyota has come a long way. Now celebrating fifty […]
Siemens Canada, Manitoba Hydro sign $800 million contract
Siemens Canada will design and build, with Mortenson Construction, two converter stations and all core equipment for their functioning, as well as the 500 kilovolt overhead line connecting the stations, […]
Canada Goose doubles production capacity with new Toronto plant
It is not everyday that a Canadian company, operating in Canada, doubles its manufacturing capacity, but high-end winter wear maker Canada Goose has just done that. The company famous for […]
Autos and parts drag down manufacturing sales in August
After many consecutive months of improvement, manufacturing sales in Canada fell steeply in August, to $52.1 billion. The 3.3 per cent decline in factory sales was the first decline this […]
