15 h. ago GM cutting shift at Ontario plant this fall due to tariff fallout

General Motors says it is reducing shifts at the Oshawa Assembly plant in Ontario "in light of forecasted demand and the evolving trade environment."

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16 h. ago GM Canada to cut shift at Oshawa Assembly Plant, union calls move ’reckless’

OSHAWA — GM Canada says it plans to cut a shift at its Oshawa Assembly Plant due to updated demand forecasts and the evolving trade environment. The company says in a statement it will move from a three-shift to two-shift operation to “help support a sustainable manufacturing footprint as GM reorients the Oshawa plant to […]

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35 h. ago TC Energy expanding U.S. gas network to fuel data centre growth in Midwest

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. has green-lit a US$900-million pipeline expansion feeding new natural gas-fired power plants in the U.S. Midwest, where artificial intelligence data centres are ravenous for electricity, as well as major refurbishments at the Bruce Power nuclear plant in Ontario. The Northwoods project would add 400,000 mmBTU’s of capacity to TC’s ANR […]

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57 h. ago B.C. home sales forecast to fall further over uncertainty about economy

The BCREA says residential sales in B.C. are expected to fall by 1.1 per cent this year as tariff threats cause uncertainty with buyers.

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1 week ago Toxic invasive plant blooming across Ontario could harm you and your pets

With the spring season now in full swing in Ontario, a striking blue plant is appearing in gardens, lawns, and even wooded areas, and while it may look beautiful, the early spring flower is an invasive species that can be toxic to pets and humans if consumed.Originally native to Russia, Siberian Squill (or Scilla) was first introduced to North America as an ornamental plant. Its vibrant blue-violet flowers and ability to thrive in various conditions made it a favourite among gardeners; however, its ability to spread rapidly negatively impacts other local native plant species.The plant's flowers first appear slightly bell-shaped, and these nodding flowers open to be about one inch wide. Flowers can be identified by their six blue petals with a darker stripe down the middle of each petal, and basal leaves that are grass-like and hairless. Following bloom, green and bumpy seed pods form, turning brown once mature.Photo: Dajra/Shutterstock.comThe cold-hardy plant is one of the ...

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2 w. ago MNP Consumer Debt Index Rebounds (+9 Pts) as Canadians Take Steps to Safeguard their Finances Amid Economic Uncertainty

Three-Quarters of Canadians Have Cut Spending (74%) or Postponed Major Purchases (73%), Signaling a Broader Shift Toward Financial Caution    CALGARY, Alberta, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Canadians take steps to safeguard their finances amid ongoing economic uncertainty, the MNP Consumer Debt Index—conducted quarterly by Ipsos—has rebounded to 88 points this quarter, marking […]

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3 w. ago GM to Idle Plant in Second Blow to Canada Auto Sector Since Tariffs Started

General Motors Co. will temporarily halt production at a factory in Ontario that makes commercial vans, the second Canadian assembly plant to shut this month.

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3 w. ago Markets fall for fourth day in reversal of earlier rally amid ongoing tariff fears

TORONTO — North American markets careened to a fourth day of losses in a dramatic turnaround from the rally that started the day as concerns over tariffs continued to mount. “The rollercoaster continues, and really driven by the headlines once again,” said Angelo Kourkafas, senior investment strategist at Edward Jones. Markets have been falling since […]

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4 w. ago Invasive plant is taking over Ontario but you can help by killing and eating it

The arrival of warm weather has many Ontario residents thinking about gardening season, but your outdoor spaces may already be harbouring a dangerous invasive species known as garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata).But, while this species is capable of choking out native plant life and causing widespread ecological damage, you can do your part by incorporating invasive garlic mustard into a tasty dish.People will say you can't make your problems go away by shoveling in more calories, but this might actually be one instance of a problem we can literally eat our way to fixing.What is garlic mustard and how did it get here?As its name suggests, the plant is an edible herb that offers up a distinctive smell similar to garlic when crushed, though it was this very culinary use that directly led to the havoc this invasive weed is now wreaking on Ontario's natural ecosystems.First introduced to North America from Europe in the 1800s, the plant quickly made the leap from garden pots to the wild...

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4 w. ago Ford says closed Ontario Stellantis plant must get ‘up and running’ soon

On Wednesday evening, Stellantis confirmed it would introduce a temporary shutdown of its auto assembly plant in Windsor, Ont., between April 7 and April 21.

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