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US industrial production down 0.5% in April
WASHINGTON—U.S. industrial production fell in April, dragged by a big drop in factory output as production of autos and auto parts…
Canada’s labour market surprises with biggest one month gain since 1976
OTTAWA—Canada's labour market delivered a surprise Friday with its biggest one-month employment surge since 1976, when the…
Trade deficit shrank to $3.2 billion in March: StatsCan
OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says the country's merchandise trade deficit shrank in March as exports, led by the energy sector, rose…
UPDATED—GM, Unifor announce investment in Oshawa plant that will bring 300 jobs
TORONTO—The union representing Canadian auto workers claimed a partial victory Tuesday after General Motors Canada announced an…
Ricoh Canada named ENERGY STAR Canada Manufacturer of the Year for Electronics
MISSISSAUGA—Ricoh Canada, Inc. has received the 2019 ENERGY STAR Canada Manufacturer of the Year Award for Electronics for…
UPDATED—Toyota to build Lexus SUV in Cambridge, Ont. plant starting in 2022
CAMBRIDGE, Ont.—Toyota will start building the Lexus NX SUV at its Cambridge, Ont., plant starting in 2022, the company announced…
US economy grew at strong 3.2% rate in first quarter
WASHINGTON—The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.2% annual rate in the first three months of the year, a far better outcome than…
Honda slows Accord, Civic production as buyers shift to SUVs
MARYSVILLE, Ohio—Honda is slowing production of Accord and Civic cars as U.S. buyers continue to favour SUVs and trucks.…
MHI Announces Winners of 2019 MHI Innovation Awards
MHI has announced the winners of the 2019 MHI Innovation Awards. After receiving submissions for this years’ awards, seven judges…
StatsCan reports wholesale sales up 0.3 per cent in February
OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says wholesale sales posted their third consecutive monthly gain as they increased 0.3 per cent to $63.7…
Boeing prepares plant for likely Air Force F 15 orders
ST. LOUIS—Boeing is preparing to build F-15 fighter planes for the U.S. Air Force at its St. Louis County plant even though the…
At US Mexico CEO summit, leaders optimistic amid uncertainty
MERIDA, Mexico—Business and political leaders from the U.S. and Mexico gathered Friday to promote greater trade at a time when…