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How to Use a CMMS To Increase Work Accountability in the Maintenance Department
As the world becomes more digital and connected, it is more important than ever that organizations are properly collecting and utilizing their data.

Go Live or Go Home
How a CMMS/EAM system keeps maintenance facilities on track.

Successful CMMS Implementations
In 2021, many maintenance departments will either be
implementing their first maintenance software or upgrading
to one of the hundreds of new CMMS systems on the market.

Mental Health in Manufacturing
The latest edition of the Pump Up the Volume…

Suncor Energy restarts carbon emission cutting projects despite vow of austerity
CALGARY – The CEO of Suncor Energy Inc. says…

Driller killed, two other miners hurt in accident at southern Interior B.C. mine
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – The BC Coroners Service confirmed Tuesday…

Nunavut hunters block mine road, airstrip; say their voices aren’t being heard
IQALUIT, Nunavut – Naymen Inuarak stands on a road…

Alberta to restore some coal mining policy protections: government spokesman
EDMONTON – The Alberta government says it plans to…

B.C.’s `dirty secret’: more than 100 contaminated mine sites threaten water, wildlife and communities
Decades after closing, an open-pit copper mine in northwest…

‘Serious concern’ among Nunavut communities over iron ore mine’s proposed expansion
(CP) IQALUIT, Nunavut – Nunavut communities on the northern…

Oil and gas “existential crisis” looming in rural Alberta
Canada need to start becoming more energy-independent and the…

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan to aim for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
(CP) TORONTO – The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board…

‘David and Goliath’ clash possible over Tiny’s Teedon Pit extension
Three years ago, Erin Archer told local residents that…

Trevali plans to reopen New Brunswick’s Caribou zinc mine but with 150 fewer staff
(CP) CALGARY – Trevali Mining Corp. says it plans…

Body of worker whose bulldozer fell through ice on inactive tailings pond recovered
(CP) FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – Oilpatch giant Suncor says…

An outright ‘No’: Biden’s Day 1 Keystone XL kibosh bodes ill for Canada U.S. ties
(CP) WASHINGTON – North America’s perennial pipeline debate erupted…

Saskatchewan’s top 10 oil producers
Regina – Husky Energy, which was acquired by Cenovus…

Canada’s Imperial Oil vows disclosure after parent Exxon shares new pollution data
Canada’s Imperial Oil says it will update its carbon…

Coal exploration around Alberta parks raises questions about future recreation
(CP) EDMONTON – At least five popular recreation areas…

Benefits of Dust Collector Pulse Valves
Dust collector systems, like every product, have gone through technological upgrades and innovative changes to make them more valuable to the customer, by eliminating more dust and particulates from the air.

Two workers killed in collision at Suncor oilsands mine near Fort McMurray
(CP) FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – Suncor Energy Inc. says…

Alberta decision to open Rockies to coal mining to face court challenges in new year
(CP) EDMONTON – The Alberta government is to face…

Maintenance: What Does the Future Hold?
Technology moves at a fast pace, and companies need to adapt quickly if they want to stay competitive in the new marketplace. Maintenance is no exception. What was once an industry that saw maintenance professionals using metal tools and wearing a hardhat, are now more likely to use a tablet to check on their assets.

McInnis Cement plant in Quebec part of joint venture controlled by Brazilian company
(CP) MONTREAL – The Caisse de depot et placement…

Cameco suspending Cigar Lake uranium production after positive COVID 19 tests
(CP) SASKATOON – Cameco Corp. says it will temporarily…

Anglers seek protection for Alberta river they say is threatened by gravel plan
(CP) One of Alberta’s largest grassroots conservation groups is…

Suspended Ekati diamond mine to be restarted by Jan. 29 under new sales agreement
(CP) CALGARY – Dominion Diamond Mines ULC says it…

MRO’s 2021 Truck and Van Preview
While most models for 2021, have engine, package, trim, or colour changes, two of the light-duty pick-up truck heavyweights have made major changes to their vehicles.

Iamgold reducing underground workforce at Westwood after seismic event last month
(CP) TORONTO – Iamgold Corp. says it is temporarily…

Sherritt International CEO David Pathe stepping down after completing restructuring
(CP) TORONTO – Sherritt International Corp. says president and…