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Economy contracted in second quarter: StatsCan
OTTAWA — Canada's economy had its worst quarterly stretch since the start of the pandemic, contracting at an annualized rate of…
Feds post $12.7-billion deficit for June
OTTAWA — The federal government posted a deficit of $12.7 billion for June compared with a deficit of $33.6 billion in June 2020.…
Striking De Havilland workers rally to get aircraft made in GTA
TORONTO — Union leader Jerry Dias returned to the north Toronto aircraft manufacturing plant where he worked almost 45 years ago…
US extends border restrictions for Canada, Mexico
OTTAWA — The United States extended its restrictions on non-essential travel at land and ferry border crossings yet again on…
Under delta, supply chain strains, Toyota slashes production
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota is scaling back production in North America and Japan as the surging coronavirus pandemic in Southeast Asia…
5G moves closer to reality
From the August 2021 print edition
Recent government auctions of high-frequency transmission licenses suitable for…
Chip shortage lessons
From the October 2021 print edition
Who knew something so small could cause such trouble?
While microchip supply should…
US factory production rebounds
WASHINGTON (AP) — US factory production in July posted the strongest gain in four months, reflecting a surge in production at auto…
Manufacturing sales rose in June, wholesale sales fell
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales rose 2.1 per cent to $59.2 billion in June, driven by production at auto…
Large refrigeration manufacturing facility proposed near Guelph
A Georgetown-based fridge and freezer manufacturer has its sights set on Guelph/Eramosa Township as the location of a new…
Cost of used icebreakers approaches $1 billion
OTTAWA — The cost of three second-hand icebreakers that the federal Liberal government is buying from Quebec shipyard Chantier…
Martinrea highlights positive outlook in quarterly report
VAUGHAN, Ont. — Auto parts manufacturer Martinrea said it has a positive long-term outlook as it improved sales and earnings in…