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China’s trade accelerates in August despite coronavirus
BEIJING (AP) — China's import and export growth accelerated in August despite disruptions due to the spread of the coronavirus's…
Freight trains collide near Prescott, Ontario
PRESCOTT, ONTARIO — Two freight trains collided in eastern Ontario on Thursday, leaving one person with minor injuries.…
Strong cargo demand continues in July: IATA
Geneva — Global demand for air cargo remained strong through July, according to data from The International Air Transport…
Canada posted $778-million trade surplus in July
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country's merchandise trade surplus fell to $778 million in July as imports rose more than…
Supply chain issues hamper Canadian tech companies
TORONTO — When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the immediate health crisis was just the first of a long line of problems that tech…
Supply chains have emerged as a determinant of health
This article was originally published on The Conversation.
Toilet paper. Hand sanitizer. Coffee. Over the past year, many…
US slightly upgrades GDP estimate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US economy grew at a robust 6.6 per cent annual rate last quarter, slightly faster than previously…
CAMSC Business Achievement Awards gala set for October 5
Toronto – The Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) has changed the date of its Business Achievements Awards…
Retail sales gained in June: StatsCan
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 4.2 per cent to $56.2 billion in June as public health restrictions were eased…
Kansas City Southern delays shareholder vote on CN takeover
TORONTO — Kansas City Southern is delaying a shareholder vote on Canadian National Railway Co.'s takeover bid until Sept. 3 as it…
Lawsuit claims CN, CP railways at fault for Lytton fire
VANCOUVER — A proposed class-action lawsuit alleges Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railways caused or contributed to the…
Smoother sailing
From the August 2021 print edition
Recent global events like the COVID-19 pandemic, the Suez Canal blockage and unexpectedly…