Ontario drops nuclear reactor plans

Ontario is putting its plans on hold to replace two nuclear reactors at the Darlington nuclear generating station in the Durham region just 70 km east of Toronto. Photo: Ontario Power Generation » Read story

• Mazak Optonics opens laser tech centre
• Siemens wins recognition for energy savings
• First regular Great Lakes container service set to launch

CME business conditions survey: optimistic

According to data from Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters’ (CME) June business conditions survey, the economic outlook is surprisingly upbeat. Photo: istock. » Read story

• Manufacturing layoffs reduced in April
• SMEs need supply chain focus
• Managing in tough times

Energy consumption down among OECD nations

China led the world in an energy consumption shift that will be felt around the globe, according to the 2009 BP Statistical Review of World Energy. Photo: BP PLC » Read story

• 3PL profits on the rise
• Canadian CAD VAR makes Profit 100
• Investment in China surges