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 […]
Lockheed Martin reveals breakthrough nuclear fusion process
The dream of “atoms for peace” is finally within reach, according to one of the world’s biggest arms manufacturers, Lockheed Martin Corp. The company said today that it has made […]
Pratt & Whitney Canada engines to power new Gulfstream jets
Gulfstream Aerospace revealed its newest aircraft family in Savannah, Georgia today, unveiling the all-new G500 and G600 business jets. The former has a range of 5,000 nautical miles (9.200 kilometres) […]
Pembina to build $350 million diluent hub
Calgary’s Pembina Pipeline Corporation said it will expand its diluent handling facilities in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta by proceeding with construction of the Canadian Diluent Hub (CDH). The company plans to […]
Audit pans government’s climate change progress
An audit of the three federal entities that are supposed to be working to reduce Canada’s greenhouse emissions—Environment Canada, National Resources Canada, and Transport Canada—has found that the federal departments […]
