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Kirstyn Brown

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Indexed articles, last 90 days
35
Latest publication
Sep 30, 2026
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Jul 8, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Kirstyn Brown

    Nunavut’s first manufacturing facility opens in Arviat with support from NGEN (opens the original)

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    Next Generation Manufacturing (NGen) supported the project through its Advanced Manufacturing Homebuilding Challenge, contributing $3.4 million toward the $9 million project. SIBS exterior, Sept. 2026 (Credit: NGen) A new modular housing manufacturing facility has opened in Arviat, becoming Nunavut’s first factory and marking a significant expansion of advanced manufacturing capabilities in Canada’s North. The 64,500-square-foot facility, operated by Sakku Innovative Building Solutions (SIBS), i

  2. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Kirstyn Brown

    Stelco to lay off up to 500 workers amid production shift, citing U.S. tariffs (opens the original)

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    September 28, 2026 By Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press Stelco said that while actions taken by the federal government have reduced imports, volumes remain too high for Stelco to be able to bridge the gap the trade tensions have created in the market. Stelco Holdings Inc. is laying off hundreds of workers as it moves to idle finishing operations at its plant in Hamilton, Ont. amid a production shift spurred by U.S. tariffs. In a memo to employees seen by The Canadian Press, the company says up

  3. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Kirstyn Brown

    Volkswagen delays production at Ontario electric vehicle battery plant until 2029 (opens the original)

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    September 25, 2026 By The Canadian Press PowerCo Canada, a subsidiary of the German automaker, says it is delaying production at the $7-billion factory in St. Thomas, Ont., in order to align the project's timeline and product strategy with evolving market demand, technological advancements and the Volkswagen Group's long-term strategy. The opening of a massive Volkswagen electric vehicle battery plant in southwestern Ontario has been pushed back two years until 2029. PowerCo Canada, a subsidiary

  4. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Kirstyn Brown

    Workforce challenges persist for Ontario’s manufacturing sector: industry group (opens the original)

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    September 23, 2026 By Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press The findings published by Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters say Ontario manufacturers are facing shortages in key skilled trades as apprenticeship pathways aren’t keeping pace with modern manufacturing. A report from Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters highlights ongoing workforce challenges in Ontario's manufacturing sector, despite a decline in job vacancies. The findings indicate a significant shortage of skilled tradespeople, with app

  5. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Kirstyn Brown

    Siemens to develop digital twin for Ontario lithium converter project - MRO Magazine (opens the original)

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    Rock Tech Lithium has partnered with Siemens Canada to enhance the development of its Red Rock Lithium Converter in northwestern Ontario. This collaboration follows a strategic memorandum of understanding signed earlier this year and aims to support the ongoing feasibility study for the facility. This partnership is significant as it leverages advanced digital technologies to optimize plant performance and enhance the reliability of critical minerals supply chains in Canada and G7 countries. Roc

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