Conservatives pick union member to go after blue-collar voters in upcoming Elmwood-Transcona byelection

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    The federal Conservatives have picked an electrician who calls himself a proud union member to run for the party in a working-class Winnipeg riding.Co…

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    Quebec’s plan to stop subsidizing electrical vehicle purchases gets mixed reviews

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    The Quebec government is phasing out subsidies for electric vehicles, claiming sales are strong enough without the incentive.Moshe Lander, a senior le…

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    Canada needs carpenters, electricians and other skilled trades — and enrolment for apprenticeships is surging

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    As a high school student strong in math and science, Amy Spiers took what seemed like the natural next step after graduation and earned a degree in ge…

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    Carpentry or electrical? Fanshawe hosts workshops to inspire young women in the trades

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    High school students from across the London region got first-hand experience in the skilled trades Thursday at Fanshawe College’s first-ever Jill of A…

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    Will electrifying cars and home heating break Canada’s grid?

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    The government is encouraging Canadians to switch from gas to electric vehicles and from fossil fuel heating to electric heat pumps as part of Canada’…

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