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Tiverton, ON, Sept. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bruce Power’s Unit 6 has been renewed and was connected to Ontario’s electricity grid today following its…

From nearly losing his arms as a result of a workplace accident to becoming a world-champion arm-wrestler, the last 15 years have been a wild ride for Dan Plexman of Thunder Bay, Ont.

Unit 6 is the first to return to service as part of Bruce Power’s Life-Extension Program, which will extend the units’ operation to 2064.

From nearly losing his arms as a result of a workplace accident to becoming a world champion arm-wrestler, the last 15 years have been a wild ride for Dan Plexman of Thunder Bay, Ont.The accident happened in 2008 while Plexman was working for a hydroelectric company in Red Lake, Ont. "I was working alone in a manlift," Plexman recalled. "I was working under live power lines."I was working all by myself, and that right there is a big no no," he said. "I didn't h...

President Joe Biden visits Hanoi Sunday to boost economic ties as Washington looks to move away from over-reliance on China, but a lack of highly skilled labour and infrastructure weaknesses mean Vietnam may struggle to replace its neighbour.Only about 11 percent of the domestic labour force is deemed highly skilled, while 26 percent are trained workers with degrees and certificates, according to the labour ministry. 

The annual Labour Day parade marched through Port Elgin on Monday.

The annual Labour Day parade marched through Port Elgin on Monday.

Here’s some interesting commentary from the opposite poles of the political spectrum.

Observers say move necessary to anticipate emergence of new sectors.

MUAR: A special meeting in October will address issues faced by furniture industry players, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.