Why are so many trades apprentices struggling to complete their programs?
Open this photo in gallery:Justin Santos, a Red Seal electrician, at a job site in Kelowna, B.C. on Saturday. The government is bringing back a $5,000…
Conservatives pick union member to go after blue-collar voters in upcoming Elmwood-Transcona byelection
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…
Quebec’s plan to stop subsidizing electrical vehicle purchases gets mixed reviews
The Quebec government is phasing out subsidies for electric vehicles, claiming sales are strong enough without the incentive.Moshe Lander, a senior le…
Canada needs carpenters, electricians and other skilled trades — and enrolment for apprenticeships is surging
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…
Carpentry or electrical? Fanshawe hosts workshops to inspire young women in the trades
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…
Will electrifying cars and home heating break Canada’s grid?
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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