Canada Nickel touts processing in Ontario, but financing unclear
Canada Nickel Company Inc. has announced plans to build two large processing facilities near Timmins, Ont., in response to North America’s growing electric vehicle market. Its subsidiary, NetZero Metals Inc., intends to construct North America’s largest nickel processing facility and Canada’s biggest stainless-steel and alloy plant. Site selection is ongoing, with costs estimated at $1 [...]
New mural outside Saskatoon’s Confederation Mall aims ‘to brighten people’s days’
Constructed over half a century ago, Confederation Mall stands as a recognizable landmark in Saskatoon, but it has recently undergone a transformative artistic rejuvenation. Invited during the waning days of summer, local artist Josh Jacobson brought his palette, ladder, and creative vision to breathe fresh life into the mall. Over three weeks, he adorned a [...]
Ford, others plan $1.2-billion battery parts factory in Quebec
Ford Motor Co., along with South Korean industrial companies EcoProBM and SK ON Co. Ltd., have joined other International corporations in the region near Trois Riviere and established a pivotal location in their North American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing strategy. They have announced plans to construct a $1.2 billion battery parts factory in Bécancour, Quebec, with [...]
The core problem: Cities’ downtowns are hollowing out as suburbs bustle
The study conducted by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's Business Data Lab shows a new economic pattern emerging in metropolitan areas across Canada; smaller towns and suburbs within commutable distance of major metropolitan cities are witnessing a growth in traffic. Cities, such as Niagara Falls, Trois-Rivieres and Kingston, are expected to experience a surge in Foot [...]