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  WINDSOR, ONT. -- The Ford government is hoping to attract young people to the skilled trades by hopefully speeding up their apprenticeship. Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development Monte McNaughton announced Thursday a “Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades” Act.  “Skilled workers would have an easier time getting started in these life-changing jobs,” says McNaughton. The process would be done through a new, one window digital portal. “The legislation is m...

  WINDSOR, ONT. -- A recent survey shows the manufacturing industry is losing millions of dollars due to border issues. The study, conducted by the Canadian Association of Mold Makers and its partners, aimed to identify border crossing issues during the pandemic that may be hindering the industry. There were 39 companies that participated in the survey, many from the Windsor-Essex region. The results show three-quarters of manufacturers lost business of at least $100,000. While 40 per c...