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For the last nine months, Emilio Pulla has been checking for weather updates in Italy. The reason Pulla, a Toronto-based wholesaler, is hoping for rain halfway across the world is that the lack of it — and the resulting hit to olive trees, and their buds — has been hurting …
Read More »B.C. needs new energy plan amid supply concerns, former minister says
British Columbia needs to develop a new energy plan as the province’s current power supply has raised concerns among experts, a former B.C. minister says. Former minister of environment, minister of Aboriginal relations and attorney general Barry Penner, who is now the chair of the Energy Futures Institute, says the …
Read More »Calgary officials to provide update on city’s water supply on Day 10 of crisis
Descrease article font size Increase article font size On Day 10 of Calgary’s water supply crisis, and one day after crews found “significant” additional damage on a crucial water main, officials in Alberta’s largest city are scheduled to provide an update on the situation on Saturday morning. Mayor Jyoti Gondek …
Read More »Officials to provide update on Calgary water main break, supply concerns
Officials in Calgary are scheduled to provide an update this morning regarding last week’s massive water main break and the usage restrictions and supply concerns that emerged as a result. Mayor Jyoti Gondek, Calgary Emergency Management Agency chief Susan Henry and City of Calgary water services director Nancy Mackay are …
Read More »Ontario Premier Doug Ford asks feds to pause safe supply programs
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 17, 2024 10:33 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario Premier Doug Ford has asked the federal government to put a pin in approving new sites that supply safe opioids. Ford has written a letter to Prime …
Read More »Ontario secures more natural gas, battery storage for electricity supply
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 9, 2024 11:40 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario’s electricity system operator says it has secured new power supply from 10 battery storage facilities and three natural gas and biogas facilities, which should meet the province’s …
Read More »There is no concern about a ‘diminished supply’ of doctors in Ontario: ministry
Recruitment and retention of doctors in Ontario is “not a major concern,” the Ministry of Health suggests in arguments it is making in arbitration with the Ontario Medical Association over physician compensation. The argument from the province comes as the OMA, which represents Ontario’s doctors, has repeatedly warned that more than two million residents …
Read More »Bombardier wins deal to supply U.S. Army with jet for spy plane prototype – National
After losing a major contract to Boeing at home, Canadian aerospace giant Bombardier Inc. has won a new deal to sell the U.S. Army up to three of its Global Express 6500 business jets so they can be transformed into an American spy plane prototype. Bombardier won the U.S. Army …
Read More »Winnipeg auto shops challenged by parts shortage amid supply chain struggles – Winnipeg
A car parts shortage is challenging Winnipeg auto shops as they navigate delays amidst supply chain struggles, according to local shop owners. However, for Frank Motors, the parts shortage is not new and mechanics have been dealing with shortages for years now. The shop mostly handles European cars. “Some stuff, …
Read More »Used car market booms due to new vehicle supply issues – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The used car market is booming in light of new vehicle supply issues, according to experts in the business. “If I have a car for $5,900, advertised it Saturday, it’s gone,” said Tom Renville from No Name Auto. Backlogs and pandemic-related supply …
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