Premier Doug Ford lauds Norway firm’s plans for $3.2B St. Thomas plant

Premier Doug Ford lauds Norway firm’s plans for $3.2B St. Thomas plant
London Free Press
Premier Doug Ford was in St. Thomas on Thursday morning to mark a $3.2-billion investment by Norway-based Vianode in a local plant officials say will eventually employ 1,000 and help power about two million electric vehicles annually. Synthetic graphite, key to the production of EVs and batteries, will be produced at the facility that’s expected […]
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Lashitew: It’s time for Canada to lower 100-per-cent tariff on Chinese EVs

Lashitew: It’s time for Canada to lower 100-per-cent tariff on Chinese EVs
London Free Press
Canada can't hope to lead in a vital global industry by shutting itself off from competition, a McMaster University prof says
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Granholm on state budget stalemate, political divisions, and Duggan’s bid for governor

Interlochen Public Radio
The former Michigan governor worked through budget standoffs — and brief partial government shutdowns — in 2007 and 2009. She shares her thoughts.
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