TORONTO: Rising demand for people with skilled trades and other workers in Western Canada’s booming oil and gas sector will push the national average wage up by more than 3% next year, the Conference Board of Canada predicts. It says Canada’s average salary increase will be 3.1% for 2012 – up from the actual average gain of 2.7% in 2010 and 3% this year, the forecaster said in a compensation outlook report.

Industries are constantly changing and evolving, becoming saturated as time goes on, making it important to find a niche market. Such is the case for Sil-Pro, who found their niche as a “one-stop shop” medical silicone parts manufacturer. The company often works with medical design engineers from the part design stage to create the necessary molding, production, and inspection process until the part is fully produced and tested

Statistics Canada’s latest report that manufacturing sales are on the rise following three straight declines, doesn’t come as a surprise to organizers of the upcoming Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show 2011 (CMTS 2011).

Why Canada still has an average track record in commercializing innovation is a question that continues to vex. We know we have the talent, so what issues are holding us back and where do we go from here?

Halifax, N.S. – JustUs! Coffee, which is based in Wolfville, N.S., emerged as the winner for the Eat Atlantic Product of the Year competition

Toronto: The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) hosted a discussion with Canada’s public safety minister, Vic Toews, carriers and drivers at its Toronto office.

People buy from those they know, like and trust. Building trust is one of the most important steps to improving your online (and offline) marketing

June 2011 marked the 50th anniversary of Bosch Rexroth Canada Corporation . Originally founded in the Welland, Ont.-area in June 1961 as Basic Structure Steel Fabricators LTD. , Bosch Rexroth Canada has since grown to employ more than 300 associates in nine locations across Canada.

PURCHASINGB2B MAGAZINE: MAY/JUNE 2011 I was pretty good at arithmetic when I was a kid. And I don’t think I’ve lost my touch

Doran and PeopleNet are working together to provide an in-cab integration of tire pressure monitoring with off-truck communication and fleet management capabilities.