No fracking for now in Nova Scotia
The government of Nova Scotia has decided to play it safe where hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is concerned. The energy minister announced that the province intends to prohibit high-volume fracking […]
Canada’s auto sales soar; Toyota passes 100K mark for hybrids
Auto sales in Canada were up 8 per cent in August, reaching 21 per cent higher than the five-year average for the month. A total of 171,560 new cars, trucks, […]
Manufacturing output grew again in August
Canada’s factory output increased in August, reaching its highest level in nine months, as measured by the RBC Canadian Manufacturing PMI. Overall business conditions improved at their fastest pace since […]
Consumer spending drives strong GDP growth in second quarter
Almost every sector of Canada’s economy expanded in the second quarter of the year, Statistics Canada reports. The annualized growth rate of 3.1 per cent was greater that had been […]
Windsor, auto industry counting on new Ford investment
The Canadian auto industry, which had the best second quarter in terms of operating revenues since 2007, but turned in a poor profit performance, could be on the brink of […]
Davie shipyard delivers “most complex” vessel ever built in NA
Shipbuilder Chantier Davie Canada Inc. announced today that the first of three construction vessels ordered by Norwegian oilfield services company Cecon ASA has been delivered. The ship is described as […]
Transportation workers urge quick response to Lac-Megantic report
Transportation workers in Canada have praised the thoroughness of the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) report into the Lac-Mégantic train disaster, while accusing the government of failing to acknowledge its responsibility […]
Cement industry opposes wood construction in taller buildings
The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) has attacked the provincial government for its intentions to modify the Ontario building code and allow wood construction in taller buildings. The government has […]
SNC’s Candu Energy signs international agreements
Canada and Kazakhstan signed an agreement on the peaceful use of nuclear energy last November, and that agreement has now come into force. It could allow new cooperation between the […]
Mexican oil and gas re-opened to foreign companies after 76 years
Since 1938, when the government of Mexico nationalized foreign oil companies operating in that country, the Mexican oil industry, one of the largest in the world, has been state run, […]
Lead-free plumbing requirements affect valve selection for water systems
New laws went into effect in the United States last January, making it illegal to sell or install pipes, fittings, valves and fixtures in applications intended to provide “potable services,” […]
Building permits up in June, non-residential construction leading
Based on the value of building permits issued to Canadian contractors in June, the construction industry in Quebec and Alberta will see increased activity in coming months. The value of […]
