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Chip shortage not as bad as feared: GM
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. says efforts to manage the global computer chip shortage have worked better than expected, so…
Bell Canada signs 5G network deal with Amazon Web Services
MONTREAL — Bell Canada has signed a deal with Amazon Web Services Inc. to boost its 5G network capabilities.
Under the deal,…
Fed survey sees faster growth despite supply chain problems
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US economy grew at a somewhat faster pace in April and May despite disruptions that choked supplies to the…
US manufacturing activity grows for the twelfth straight month
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Growth in US manufacturing picked up in May, even as supply chain problems persist and businesses…
China’s manufacturing holds steady, rebound leveling off
BEIJING (AP) — China's manufacturing held steady in May, a survey showed Monday, adding to signs a post-pandemic rebound is…
OECD raises outlook for Canadian economic growth this year
OTTAWA — The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development has upgraded its outlook for Canadian economic growth for this…
Rising interest rates could dampen budget stimulus impact: PBO
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer is pouring cold water on the economic fires from the government's latest spending plan,…
Pandemic slows construction of navy, coast guard ships
OTTAWA — COVID-19 has thrown yet another wrench in the long overdue construction of new ships for the navy and coast guard, say…
Environmentalists press Bank of Canada to be more active on climate change
OTTAWA — Environmentalists are pressing Canada's central bank to become more forceful in driving financing towards green…
Manufacturers are newest targets for ransomware attacks
TORONTO — North American manufacturing companies are increasingly targets for cybercriminal gangs that use malicious software to…
US industrial output rose 0.7 per cent amid shortages
WASHINGTON (AP) — US industrial production increased for a second straight month in April as more factories came online after…
Canada’s new manufacturing era includes robotics, 3D printers
When Tony Chahine's father developed dementia, he wanted to stay connected with him while monitoring his worsening health.
Yet…